Class 1 railway dispatcher
Resume:
K ENNETH DUPREE
***** **** *** * * Place Overland Park, KS 66213
kenneffdupriest@ yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To apply proven abilities, work experience and technical knowledge to a responsible position that offers a chance for
professional and personal growth. To provide top notch customer service through sincerity, punctuality, excellent
communication skills and aggressive multitasking.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 Present
Transportation Support Manager
Kansas City Southern Railway, Kansas City Missouri
Manage Class 1 railroad from the Network Operations Center. Participate in strategic planning, including expense
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forecasting and cash management/investment strategies.
Selected Contributions:
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Manages the resources necessary to plan, coordinate, and deliver solutions to meet project requirements and
manages and plans operating and capital budgets in accordance with overall operations.
Articulates and tracks project milestones, deliverables and risks as well as communicating progress, issues and
accomplishments.
Facilitate employee meetings and programs to emphasize safety and discuss safety risks.
Meets the tactical goals of the TSP (Transportation Service Plan) by managing equipment and staff, reporting
results, and recommending solutions of TSP interruptions/conflicts.
Manages crew starts, crew size, and overtime in a cost effective manner.
Grows relationships and is an effective partner through strong daily communication with Mechanical,
Engineering, Signaling, Crew Management and serves as a corporate liaison for foreign line carriers such as
BNSF, UPRR, NS & Amtrak.
Investigates accidents and incidents such as major mainline derailments involving hazardous materials and/or
fatalities.
Plan in advance for smooth and effective movement of priority trains, trains containing hazardous material or
restricted shipments, and meets/passes to avoid unnecessary delays.
Familiar with Federal Hours of Service Laws, DOT rest agreements Union agreements, contract negotiations
and interpretations.
Senior Lab Tech 1993 2001
Specialty Environmental, Shreveport LA
Performed daily Quality Control/Quality Assurance for a fast paced high volume wet chem lab.
Member of the safety team and contingency committee.
Governed by EPA & DEQ guidelines and specs.
SKILLS :
•Microsoft Office Suite
•Strong project management, presentation and organizational skills
•Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills to develop business process models
•Strong attention to detail while meeting multiple & concurrent deadlines
•Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
EDUCATION
Attended Louisiana State University and Louisiana Tech University
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