Darrel L. Ellison
Maumelle, AR *****
*********@*****.***
Seeking a long term position in logistics where I can utilize my extensive experience and make contributable improvements.
Twenty one years of experience coordinating logistics and operation of a freight train.
Assist in determining effectiveness of logistics and providing feedback on improvements.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Excellent time management
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Professional Experience
Union Pacific Railroad
Locomotive Engineer/ Train crew
02/2001-Present
Transport and manage inventory as locomotive engineer on freight train.
Serve customers by providing safe, timely, and on-plan movement of freight trains.
Develop and establish quality procedures to implement and ensure safe, timely train operation and movement between various shop locations, service tracks and switching areas.
Inspect the conditions and operations of equipment and machines, analyzing and troubleshooting problems to find solutions, and making adjustments as needed.
Perform various tasks to include: removing, replacing and carrying couplers/knuckles; aligning drawbars, coupling equipment and cars; operating locomotive equipment through a remote control device; applying and releasing hand brakes; riding rail cars; climbing onto equipment and sharing information clearly with co-workers and train dispatchers via radio
Check, observe, interpret and relay signals and placards to collect and communicate information
Prepare written documentation of inventory of materials for each transportive endeavor.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Work efficiently and productively under stressful working conditions
Perform other duties as assigned.
Target Distribution Center
Warehouse Loader
6/1994-2/2001
Responsible for helping to load freight onto trucks, trains, and ships to be transported away.
Responsible for documenting and tracking inventory on and off loading trucks.
United Stated Navy
Aviation Boatswain mate
1992-1994
Supervises the movement, spotting, and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat.
Performs crash rescue, firefighting, crash removal, and damage control duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.
Maintains and performs organizational maintenance on hydraulic and steam catapults, barricades, arresting gear, and arresting gear engines.
Operates catapult launch and arresting consoles, firing panels, water brakes, blast deflectors, and cooling panels.
Education
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MI
1989-1992
Conferral 5/1992
Staffmark
Little Rock, AR
Certifications
MCSE (Microsoft certified Systems Engineer)
8/2000
Certified Locomotive Engineer
10/2004-Present
References available upon request