RED SOLIMEN

Experienced Rail Control Center Manager, Rail Transportation Manager, and Rail Maintenance Manager with 12 years of leadership in overseeing large-scale rail operations. Skilled in managing real-time train control, optimizing transportation logistics, and ensuring efficient maintenance strategies for system reliability. Adept at leading teams of 1,500–2,000 personnel, coordinating emergency response, and implementing operational improvements to enhance safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to drive efficiency in rail operations, workforce management, and service delivery, while ensuring seamless transit operations. A results-oriented leader dedicated to operational excellence and continuous system improvement.

State of Illinois Police Academy – Certification in Law Enforcement
FEMA Emergency Management Institute – Certifications in ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Cyber Security Training – Advanced Security Protocols

Control Center Operations Manager Accomplishments

• Led a high-volume control center, managing real-time train and bus operations, dispatching, and incident response to ensure system-wide efficiency.
• Developed and enforced emergency protocols, reducing incident response time by 30% and enhancing passenger safety.
• Improved interdepartmental coordination, streamlining communication between operations, maintenance, and field personnel.

Rail Transportation Manager Accomplishments

• Managed the scheduling and movement of thousands of daily train operations, ensuring on-time performance exceeded 95%.
• Led a workforce of 1,500+ transportation employees, enhancing workforce efficiency and implementing productivity improvements.
• Strengthened regulatory compliance measures, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local transportation laws.

Rail Maintenance Manager Accomplishments

• Directed a comprehensive rail maintenance program, increasing system reliability and reducing mechanical failures.
• Optimized preventive maintenance schedules, cutting unscheduled downtime by 15% and reducing repair costs.
• Led major rail and fleet upgrade projects, ensuring timely completion and cost efficiency.
• Enforced strict safety and compliance protocols, reducing workplace incidents and improving employee adherence to operational standards.