Lamar Herron
CHICAGO
Summary
Experienced in record-keeping and planning, excelling in establishing positive relationships with carriers and representatives through effective communication and coordination skills. Proficient in inspecting shipments and resolving issues with vendor representatives, showcasing the ability to manage fast-paced work with minimal supervision. Adept at quickly adapting to the evolving needs of fast-paced, growing businesses and organizations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
04.2024 - Current
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
- Adhered to safety regulations to verify wellbeing of passengers and fellow drivers.
- Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Checked switches on a daily basis
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance as well as regular maintenance requirements before, during, and after long routes
- Double-checked tickets and passenger information to ensure that payment, destinations, and special considerations were all correct
- Communicated with engineers about train stops, starts, directional switches, and emergencies
Owner/Operator
HERRON TRANSPORTATION
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Ensured that dangerous goods such as papers, plastics, household goods, furniture, crops and machinery were transported safely and without incident
- Kept track of the truck's normal wear and tear and inspected the equipment to determine more urgent maintenance requirements
- Logged all pertinent shift information on time, including driving hours and mileage data to keep business reports current
- Drove on average 1200 miles per week on local, and over the road routes with an on-time delivery rate of 96%
Advanced Technician
Comcast
07.2015 - 04.2022
- Performed functional and quality testing on products and subassemblies, as well as troubleshooting issues with equipment, devices, and products
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours
- Set up networks and computers for both business and residential customers
- Collaborated closely with network administrators and server engineers to provide quality service
- Designed cable layouts and ran cable into buildings, attics, and crawl spaces
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for voice, data, VoIP, and CTI application implementation, add-on, maintenance, and support
Armed Security Guard
ABM Security Services
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns every 30 minutes
- Kept an eye on the loading dock and kept track of everything in a daily officer report
- Communicated with supervisors about any issues that arose while on duty
- Ensured the safety of federal employees and property by monitoring all access to government-owned and leased properties
- Kept a close eye on important areas of the buildings and grounds by monitoring multiple CCTV feeds
Loader/Unloader
UPS CACH
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Cleared jams and unblocked the conveyor system to keep the goods flowing
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient hourly shipments
- Attached documentation to shipments leaving the facility, such as receipts, packing slips, and bills of lading
- Organized pallets of boxes for easy transport between the customer's location and the storage facility
- Used handheld scanners and physical logs to keep track of item movements
Education
High School -
Englewood High School
Chicago, IL01.2004
Skills
- Record-keeping
- Planning
- Communication
- Coordination
- Relationship building
- Inspection
- Issue resolution
- Adaptability
- Flatbed truck expertise
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Inventory management
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Data entry
- Report writing
- Train operations understanding
- Ground transportation
- Air transportation
- Freight car inspection
- Yard switching management
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Mechanical aptitude
- Air brake certification
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
04.2024 - Current
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2023 - 05.2024
Owner/Operator
HERRON TRANSPORTATION
09.2020 - 01.2023
Advanced Technician
Comcast
07.2015 - 04.2022
Armed Security Guard
ABM Security Services
01.2010 - 05.2014
Loader/Unloader
UPS CACH
01.2007 - 11.2009
High School -
Englewood High School
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