Sean Dennehy
Roberts,WI
Summary
Railroad operations professional with a reputation for reliability, trustworthiness, and integrity. Seeking a challenging role to utilize leadership skills in achieving Operating Plan objectives. Skilled in managing train schedules, enforcing safety protocols, and promoting team collaboration to meet operational targets consistently. Proficient in communication, problem-solving, and ensuring safety and efficiency of train operations through meticulous schedule management. Demonstrated expertise in driving efficiency, managing train movements, coordinating with dispatchers, and ensuring regulatory compliance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Road Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway
06.2023 - Current
- Improved train operations efficiency by implementing new scheduling and routing strategies.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Instructor Training
Canadian Pacific Railway
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated instructor training sessions focused on pedagogical techniques leading to improved teaching quality across all courses.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide best practices and curriculum standards by actively participating in ongoing instructor training initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing workplace safety to ensure accurate information was conveyed during training sessions.
- Utilized performance metrics to track progress toward workplace safety goals, adjusting strategies accordingly to ensure continuous improvement efforts were effective.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway
07.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on infrastructure projects, ensuring minimal disruption to train services during construction periods.
- Reduced overtime expenses by optimizing staff rotations and implementing effective time-management strategies among team members.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations by staying updated on changes in laws and policies affecting railway operations.
Asst. Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked with Trainmaster to promote safe work environment.
- Participated in cross-departmental meetings to identify areas of collaboration and provide input on operational improvements.
- Conducted periodic performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback and ensure employees met established goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and enhance overall performance metrics.
- Managed the daily allocation of resources including personnel, equipment, and materials effectively to ensure smooth train operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce accidents and improve overall employee safety records.
Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.
Education
Emergency Medicine
UCLA
Westwood, CAVideo/Film Editor
Video Symphony
Burbank, CASkills
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Regulatory compliance
- Consequence Leadership
- Troubleshooting & Repair
- Employee training and development
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response coordination
- Logistics management
- Rail operations management
- Customer service
Timeline
Road Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway
06.2023 - Current
Instructor Training
Canadian Pacific Railway
02.2022 - 06.2023
Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway
07.2020 - 02.2022
Asst. Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway
11.2019 - 07.2020
Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2019 - 11.2019
Emergency Medicine
UCLA
Video/Film Editor
Video Symphony
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