I have worked in a supervisor capacity for CTA going on 23 years. I was able to maintain a professional working relationship with a vast majority of personnel, and customers. I have received accommodations recognizing my job performance. I am an approachable person with an outside the box thinking mentality for problem solving.
I was thoroughly familiar with the Authority's rules, regulations and operating procedures
I was knowledgeable of both the rail and bus system and the location of each crossover, interlocking, middle track and rail stations and their layout
I understood schedules and their applications
I had a through knowledge of the equipment and vehicles used in service area
I thoroughly knew the routes and locations of facilities for turning or rerouting trains
I had a thorough knowledge of restoration of service techniques and using them effectively and decisively
I had a thorough knowledge of the duties of an Operator, CSR, CSA, Switch worker, Tower worker and Flagger and having a general knowledge of the duties of other Rail Operations personnel, including Yardmasters
I was an exemplary role model for other employees
I restored normal conditions for the station personnel in the event of emergencies or other unusual events
I worked with police and fire department personnel as well as the general public in an efficient and courteous manner
I maintained harmonious relations with customers, CSRs, CSAs, other station personnel and supervisory/management personnel
I reported to Manager any employee who exhibits behavior suggesting the employee is unfit for duty