Rafael Ratliffe
Columbus,OH
Summary
Hardworking Train Conductor offering 4+ years of related experience and strong desire to make positive impact on business operations through skilled service and knowledgeable leadership. Talented communicator, organizer and problem-solver. Desiring fast-paced position at Amtrak.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor
CSX Railroad
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed air brake set and release test.
- Fulfilled Work Order pick ups and set out of cars at industries and in yard.
- Verified correct copies of dispatcher bulletins with crew and dispatcher.
- Performed job briefings with crew and dispatch.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Performed all movement in a safe manner and in compliance with track and speed restrictions.
- Made sure train was in compliance with clearance indications and location of hazmat materials.
- Made sure train meets the operational standard for safe movement.
- Followed the information provided by timetables for track lengths crossings stations city ordinances and subdivision territories.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Order picker selector, distributed orders into designated bags
- Worked the dock unloaded carts from truck, unloaded packages from carts, scanned and tagged packages for the diverging process
- Picked bags from designated orders to carts and staged for delivery trucks
- Helped unload carts to trucks, reset warehouse floor at the end of day
- Trained in operations and quality management.
Security Officer
Aegis Protective Services
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Front desk security, assisted with loss prevention, answered telephones and processed calls accordingly, assigned access badges to the facility, patrolled distribution center interiors and exterior
- Responded to emergencies in a timely manner and report criminal acts to law enforcement
- Observed all and any movement on the CCTV, providing a safe and secure work environment.
Condutor & Remote Control Operator
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Freight crew conductor, job responsibilities yard and road work
- Conductor builds up train in yard organizing train for scheduled delivery in a safe and timely manner
- Configuring trains for road work in order of drop off
- Communicating with yard and train masters as well as dispatch for proper drop off points at industries according to train list
- Following instructions from the tower for extra work or changes to train list
- Worked on the conductors extra board according to seniority also worked mercenary work away from home terminal as well as out of state.
Automated Tactical Data Weapons System Specialist
U.S. Army
09.2010 - 02.2014
- Communications, receiving and obtaining information from all available resources
- Relaying information to supervisors peers and subordinates
- Using proper judgment that all objective are completed safely and in compliance with regulations
- Identifying information changes and processing to perform maximum effectiveness with the resources on hand
- Inspected mission essential equipment identifying errors and deficiencies before proceeding to the next task
- Analyzed information choosing the best solution for the problem at hand
- Recorded mission essential information and documentation of sensitive legal documentation
- Organized mission planning, checks and inspection
- Physically fit able to lift more than 70 pounds, able to balance and to stoop.
Education
Bachelor of Alternative Medicine Science -
Everglades University Online
Boca Raton, FL01.2020
High School Diploma -
Turner Job Corps Center
Albany, GA01.2009
Skills
- Compliant
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Inventory
- Remote Engine Operator
- Communications
- PTC
- Security
- English
- Following instructions
- Maintaining Equipment
- Foreman Briefing
- Switching Cars
- Maintaining Safety
Additional Information
Skills
Communication
Multitasking
Organization
Dependable
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptable to Change
Assessments
Verbal Communication, Highly Proficient, 04/01/20, Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Personal Information
- Military Service Branch: United States Army
- Military Service Rank: E4
Timeline
Conductor
CSX Railroad
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
05.2020 - 06.2022
Security Officer
Aegis Protective Services
11.2018 - 07.2019
Condutor & Remote Control Operator
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
08.2014 - 07.2017
Automated Tactical Data Weapons System Specialist
U.S. Army
09.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Alternative Medicine Science -
Everglades University Online
High School Diploma -
Turner Job Corps Center
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