Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline

Tyler Parkinson

Jaguar Transport
Spokane
1
Language
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

A reliable detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic seeking to secure a career opportunity that allows me to utilize and develop my skills as well as expand my knowledge in a new field.

Work History

Railroad Engineer/Conductor

1 Year 5 Months
Jaguar Transport | 02.2025 - Current
  • Operates trains safely and efficiently across various routes, ensuring timely arrivals.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain equipment safety and compliance standards.
  • Communicates effectively with dispatchers to coordinate train movements and minimize delays.
  • Trained new conductors on safety protocols, operational procedures, and customer service practices.
  • Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
  • Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.

Railroad Engineer/Train Conductor

2 Years 10 Months
Watco Companies | 03.2022 - 01.2025
  • Executed planned movements of Locomotives and individual cars.
  • Followed railway timetables, bulletins and safety instructions to smoothly conduct train movement.
  • Maintained records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
  • Identified and reported rail defects or obstructions.
  • Worked with dispatch personnel to share information regarding obstructions and potential route changes and train movement.
  • Inspected railcars and equipment prior to departure.
  • Talked to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
  • Observes radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to guarantee equipment functionality and safety standards.

Delivery Driver

6 Months
Mr. Moto's Pizza | 08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints
  • Collaborated with team members and contributed to team efforts by supporting other workstations during shift
  • Kept delivery vehicles clean and neat to maintain the company's safety and security standards.

Catering Prep/ Delivery Driver

1 Year 1 Month
Rye on The Road | 01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Prepped various fruits/vegetables daily; poured and prepared mixed drinks at catering events and prepped large quantities of product prior to events
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing items in designated containers/storage areas within the freezer or refrigerator
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards
  • Operated vehicles to move personal, business and industrial goods
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries while maintaining a clean and organized vehicle.

Pizza Chef

1 Year 8 Months
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria | 05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Cooked various menu items along with pizza; prepared large quantities of dough by scratch daily
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment following kitchen safety guidelines
  • Oversaw inventory and restocked ingredients following First-In First Out (FIFO) method to minimize spoilage and maintain optimal kitchen efficiency
  • Coordinated with cashiers to gather and review order information for accurate order completion
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.

Waiter/Food Expeditor

9 Months
El Bandido Mex Mex Grill | 06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications
  • Executed and supervised plate preparation by overseeing quality and appearance
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.

Grocery Team Member

1 Year 3 Months
Whole Foods Market Inc. | 03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assisted customers by retrieving items and/or verifying prices
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed overripe grocery items from inventory
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks
  • Checked aisles for spills to maintain overall store cleanliness and safety standards.

Pizza Chef

6 Months
Round Table Pizza | 09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely
  • Reduced ingredient waste when creating pizzas by following pan size, dough quantity requirements and topping measurements
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals and processing cash and credit card payments
  • Communicated with staff to ensure walk-in, online, and phone orders are executed correctly in a timely manner
  • Maintained a clean kitchen and dining room area.

Education

High School Diploma

Patrick Henry Highschool San Diego | San Diego, CA

Skills

Demonstrates predictable
reliable
and timely attendance.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules
operating and maintenance instructions
and procedure manuals.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written
oral
or diagram form.
2 year of experience operating Single cab diesel locomotives.
Engagement with customers
building connections while maintaining a positive attitude.
Collaborating with team members across different departments to improve service/resolve issues.
Knowledgeable in safety to provide and maintain a safe and comfortable work environment

Certification

Driver's License

FRA certified Conductor

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Railroad Engineer/Conductor

Jaguar Transport
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Railroad Engineer/Train Conductor

Watco Companies
03.2022 - 01.2025Read More

Delivery Driver

Mr. Moto's Pizza
08.2020 - 02.2021Read More

Catering Prep/ Delivery Driver

Rye on The Road
01.2019 - 02.2020Read More

Pizza Chef

Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
05.2017 - 01.2019Read More

Waiter/Food Expeditor

El Bandido Mex Mex Grill
06.2016 - 03.2017Read More

Grocery Team Member

Whole Foods Market Inc.
03.2015 - 06.2016Read More

Pizza Chef

Round Table Pizza
09.2014 - 03.2015Read More

Patrick Henry Highschool San Diego

High School Diploma
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Tyler Parkinson