Lamar Jones
Relentless Financial Group
University Park,IL
22
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in locomotive operations and safety compliance. Known for strong communication skills and a continuous learning mindset, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency across the transportation industry.
Work History
Independent Broker
5 Years 8 Months- Analyzed market trends to provide strategic insights for high-net-worth clients.
- Negotiated contracts to optimize client portfolios and enhance investment strategies.
- Mentored junior brokers on compliance regulations and industry best practices.
Railroad Worker in Charge
4 Months- Monitored construction worker and Trains on the rails
- Identified track hazards and obstructions by maintaining consistent visual of tracks to prevent incident with the train and construction crews.
- Communications to Train master, dispatcher and train crew to coordinate rail movement during construction, for timely train schedules.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for safety compliance using personal protective gear.
Locomotive Engineer
5 Years 8 Months- Operated train of mix cargo and stack trains a cross multiple terrain hauling up to eighteen thousand tons.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments transported along assigned routes, ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborated with dispatchers , yard masters, Train masters, and conductors, a cross multiple rail ways to ensure timely departures and arrivals at scheduled stops.
Freight Conductor
12 Years 5 Months- Conducted routine inspections of railcars and equipment, identifying maintenance needs promptly.
- Collaborated with dispatchers, engineer, train master, and yard master to optimize scheduling and minimize delays in freight transportation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced communication between crew members and management.
- Led and trained new conductors in executing complex train maneuvers safely under varying conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science
Skills
Compliance requirements
Diesel freight locomotives
Train control systems
Workplace training
Business relationship building
Diesel locomotives
Railroad operations
Effective communication
Contract negotiation
Interests
DIY and Home Improvement
I like working with my hands and fixing things.
Auto Repair/Restoration
I enjoy audio installation
Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Railroad Worker in Charge
Rail Pros
04.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Independent Broker
Relentless Financial Group
12.2020 - CurrentRead More
Locomotive Engineer
Norfolk Southern
07.2017 - 03.2023Read More
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
01.2005 - 06.2017Read More
Malcolm X
Associate of Applied Science
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