Retired - Director Of Operating Practices And Special Projects
Atlanta, Georgia, Us
➡ Restructured and modernized operating practices at Norfolk Southern, resulting in a significant improvement in operational efficiency.➡ Designed, developed, and implemented the industry's first centralized Roadforeman operation for network operations, setting a new standard for efficiency in the industry.➡ Identify, reviewed, and implemented, innovative rail technologies, that improved train handling compliance and a reduced unplanned train stop events, ultimately improving network velocity.➡ Effectively managed vendor relationships and project budgets to deliver industry-first technology for engineer performance monitoring, certification maintenance, and incident investigation.➡ Regular presentations and interactions with C-suite and VP-level senior leaders, focusing on energy management compliance, train separations, and in-train force management practices.➡ Served as a 30 B6 witness and subject matter expert witness on issues related to locomotive event recorder data on matters of litigation.➡ Managed a team of 55 transportation supervisors and analysts, ensuring their professional growth and effective contribution to the organization.➡Devised and implemented strategies that led to enhanced safety and regulatory compliance within the organization, contributing to a safer working environment.