Richard A. Katterman

• Streamline communication between departments for better collaboration and faster decisionmaking.
• Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Scheduled and supervised capital projects as well as routine maintenance of equipment and track structure
• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Managed budgets and financial resources effectively, leading to cost savings.
• Developed strong relationships with owners and customers alike, boosting customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Enhanced team performance through regular training and professional development opportunities.

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

IHB representative for Chicago Transportation coordination office. Working with State and Government entities on Rail improvement projects in the Chicago land area.

• Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
• Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
• Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
• Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.

• Coordinated inbound terminating traffic from all Class 1 carriers to multiple yards on IHB property
• Coordinated crews and power for all originating traffic departing IHB.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

• Responsible for working with foreign carriers on all inbound and outbound trains
• Evaluating inbound flow to project extra outbound trains
• Responsible for overseeing dispatchers and instructing them on which trains to prioritize and where to stage others
• Plan power and crews to accommodate extra outbound and inbound trains with foreign carriers
• Responsible for mainline interchange trains and scheduling recrews for all overhead handoff trains on mainline
• Liaison to the M/W and Signal departments to schedule work outages around inbound and outbound train schedule
• Oversee the clerical department to ensure inventory is accurate and that all charges are captured on special moves

• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, leading to streamlined processes and reduced operational costs.
• Managed daily train operations to ensure timely arrivals and departures, increasing customer satisfaction.
• Fostered a culture of accountability among staff by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for their actions or lack thereof when necessary.
• Conducted thorough investigations into accidents or incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Evaluated employee safety performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed for professional growth.

• Supervise, direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in makeup/breakup of trains and switching inbound/outbound traffic of the railroad yard as well as humping operations
• Assign work to employees such as yard crews, industry crews, road crews, locomotive maintenance, and maintenance of way throughout the shift to cover all critical jobs
• Follow and comply with federal and carriers safety rule books, timetables, operating procedures manual and special instructions
• Utilizing instructions governing the handling of hazardous material, crews and perishables
• Coordinate traffic movement with train dispatcher
• Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing outstanding performance.
• Reduced train dwell time by optimizing yard layouts and streamlining switching procedures.
• Enhanced yard efficiency by implementing strategic scheduling and resource allocation.

• Primarily worked industry/transfer assignments
• Also worked Yard and Hump assignments when needed
• As industry conductor, I was responsible for switching, requested cars and delivering to customer upon request
• As transfer conductor, I was responsible for reviewing waybills to inspect for FRA violations
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Responsible for providing protection and movement of class "A" resources (nuclear warheads, planes)