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Marcus Reid

Summary

Seasoned Locomotive Engineer with 20 years of experience. Successful at operating local and mainline locomotives. Knowledge of manual and automatic rail switches. Dedicated to following schedules and preventive maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Engineer

Norfolk Southern
06.2008 - Current
  • Improved rail safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to industry regulations.
  • Successfully navigated complex rail networks using detailed maps, GPS technology, and keen observation skills while operating trains in various weather conditions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining locomotive equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by carefully planning routes and monitoring train progress throughout each trip.
  • Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
  • 2008-2012 Member of Cleveland Safety Team
  • Elected Vice Local Chairman of BLET 607 Union

Railroad Conductor

Norfolk Southern
01.2004 - 06.2008
  • Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
  • Improved on-time performance through effective communication with dispatchers, engineers, and other crew members.
  • Ensured proper documentation was completed for each trip, including incident reports when applicable, maintaining effective record-keeping systems within the organization..
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling. and inspections on switches.
  • Ensured timely freight deliveries by coordinating closely with customers, yardmasters, and trainmaster's.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and improve personal performance as a conductor.
  • Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role
  • 2004 awarded Most Outstanding Conductor Trainee~ Dearborn Division

IT Field Support Technician

TEKsystems
02.2000 - 11.2003
    • Served as a reliable point of contact for clients experiencing technical difficulties, offering prompt solutions to their problems.
    • Installed new workstations, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, scanners as part of ongoing technology refreshes.
    • Improved system performance by troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
    • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient technical support for various IT-related problems.
    • Streamlined operations by implementing and maintaining inventory tracking systems for IT equipment.

Supervisor of NCCC Systems I/O & Admin.

BP Oil Co.
06.1995 - 12.1999
  • Responsible for managing an annual 7 million dollar budget. Prepared a cost analysis and preformed both monthly and yearly financial reconciliations for individual units.
  • Supervised payments, lease renewal and agreements of systems software/hardware
  • Supervisor of a team 20-25 employees, responsible for recruiting, training and coaching on a daily basis
  • Liaison for office & field contractors responsible for verification of systems contractors
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.

Education

Business Administration And Management

The University of Akron
Akron, OH

Skills

    • Two-Way Communication Device Use
    • Yard Operations
    • Switching Maneuvers
    • Automatic Rail Switches
    • Safety Rules and Regulations
      • Passenger/ Freight Locomotives
      • Conflict Resolution Abilities
      • Freight Handling Knowledge
      • Continuous Learning Mindset

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer

Norfolk Southern
06.2008 - Current

Railroad Conductor

Norfolk Southern
01.2004 - 06.2008

IT Field Support Technician

TEKsystems
02.2000 - 11.2003

Supervisor of NCCC Systems I/O & Admin.

BP Oil Co.
06.1995 - 12.1999

Business Administration And Management

The University of Akron

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