Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Software
Certification
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Roy Rodriguez, Jr.

Roy Rodriguez, Jr.

Passenger Train Engineer
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated transportation professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Locomotive Engineer

Amtrak
New York, NY
06.2022 - Current
  • Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
  • Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around.
  • Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
  • Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
  • Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run

Conductor

Amtrak
New York, NY
04.2017 - 06.2022

Collaborated with engineers regarding train routes, schedule, and restrictions

  • Communicated with dispatch personnel, receiving instructions and notifications regarding track obstructions, route, and timetables.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Managed train personnel and delegated daily train operations tasks.
  • Maintained strict schedules for passengers.
  • Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Made public announcements on routes and delays

Lead Customer Service Agent

Amtrak
Tampa, FL
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Anticipated needs and resolved problems to keep customers happy
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Performed Lead Agent duties at Winter Haven, FL and Sebring stations.
  • Announced train boarding information, schedules and station stops.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.

Customer Service Representative

Amtrak
New York, NY
06.2013 - 03.2015
  • Assisted passengers with boarding onto trains;
  • Provided passengers with travel and direction information at the station information booth;
  • Operated a Passenger Information Display system and made train boarding announcements thru public address system;
  • Also worked as Baggage agent and Crew Assignment Clerk in NYP station
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally

Flight Attendant Instructor

Expressjet Airlines
Houston, TX
07.2007 - 02.2013
  • Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats.
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
  • Onboard Instructor for new Flight Attendants and trained them in customer service, inflight service, and performance requirements.\
  • Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats

Education

High School Diploma -

La Salle Academy
New York
09.1994 - 06.1998

Skills

    Logistics expertise

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Accomplishments

  • Won President's Service Safety award in 2018 for Valor.
  • Won Leading by Example award in 2016
  • Won Customer Experience Leadership award in 2000 & 2001.

Affiliations

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Member (Since 1996)

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Certification

FAA Student Pilot Certificate

Timeline

Student Locomotive Engineer

Amtrak
06.2022 - Current

FAA Student Pilot Certificate

07-2021

Conductor

Amtrak
04.2017 - 06.2022

Lead Customer Service Agent

Amtrak
03.2015 - 04.2017

Customer Service Representative

Amtrak
06.2013 - 03.2015

Flight Attendant Instructor

Expressjet Airlines
07.2007 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

La Salle Academy
09.1994 - 06.1998
Roy Rodriguez, Jr.Passenger Train Engineer