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National Control and Performance Manager
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Direct Rail Services
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National Control and Performance Manager
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Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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Sam Dixon is listed as National Control and Performance Manager at Direct Rail Services, a company with 164 employees, based in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at drsl.co.uk and a matched LinkedIn profile for Sam Dixon.
Sam Dixon previously worked as National Control & Performance Manager at Direct Rail Services and Senior Operations Planning Manager at Direct Rail Services. Sam Dixon holds Bsc, Transport Business from University Of Plymouth.
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About Sam Dixon
My career vision is to work at a senior level in the rail industry to contribute to the development and success of the railways and exercise my professional, leadership and management skills to their full potential. I have successful leadership and management experience, including:• Leading large teams of multi-functional operational and customer service staff;• Inspiring management teams to deliver high standards of engagement with staff and customers;• Driving up productivity and standards through a passion for performance;• Managing large station operations;• Negotiating with trade union representatives at local and company level;• Identifying new commercial opportunities;• Working within strict safety and budget requirements;• Engaging in complex stakeholder relationships;• Managing challenging property portfolios and new-build projects.My skills in communication and relationship-building have earned the respect of staff and established long-term partnerships with industry colleagues, tenants, business leaders, district and county council and local MPs. Other skills include flexibility, creativity, motivation and delegation. Customer satisfaction results have risen consistently in areas under my leadership. I am an experienced operational leader and thrive on working under pressure, including at times of disruption. I also have an excellent record in project management, using my innovative ideas, organisational abilities and analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver quality work to deadline.
Listed skills include Rail, Management, Transportation, Stakeholder Management, and 35 others.
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Direct Rail Services
10 roles
Sam Dixon work experience
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National Control & Performance Manager
Current
Jun 2024 - Present
Senior Operations Planning Manager
Leading a team of Planning Managers, Roster Clerks and Diagrammers in delivering a fully planned and resourced weekly operational train plan.
Feb 2021 - May 2024
Senior Contract & Planning Manager
Leading a small management team covering the high-profile nuclear and intermodal sectors in contract management and train planning delivery.
Nov 2019 - Jan 2021
Control Manager
Leading a team of 11 Control Room staff across two locations operating a diverse portfolio of rail freight and passenger services throughout the UK rail network.Real time response to events that disrupt planned working to restore the service to normal as quickly as possible. Dissemination of operational information to customers.Delivering continuous.
Jan 2016 - Oct 2019
Customer Experience Manager (Manchester - London Route)
Leading a team of 5 On-Board Managers, 2 Station Managers and 352 front line staff, responsible for Manchester on-board depot and Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent stations.
Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Group Station Manager North West
Leading a team of 5 Station Managers and 240 retail and platform staff at 9 Virgin Trains stations in North West England.
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013
Head Of Stations
Seven month secondment to Head of Stations for Virgin Trains including leading the stations team in the smooth delivery of our contribution to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. This period was also a significant time of change for the company with the announcement in August 2012 of the loss of the West Coast Main Line franchise.
Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
Station Manager Crewe
Leading a team of 50 retail and platform staff at this major station in North West England.
Sep 2002 - Jan 2011
Station Manager Brighton
Nov 1997 - Aug 2002
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Sam Dixon education
Bsc, Transport Business
Education record
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
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What company does Sam Dixon work for?
Sam Dixon works for Direct Rail Services.
What is Sam Dixon's role at Direct Rail Services?
Sam Dixon is listed as National Control and Performance Manager at Direct Rail Services.
What is Sam Dixon's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @drsl.co.uk for Sam Dixon at Direct Rail Services.
Where is Sam Dixon based?
Sam Dixon is based in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom while working with Direct Rail Services.
What companies has Sam Dixon worked for?
Sam Dixon has worked for Direct Rail Services, Virgin Trains, and Southern Railway Limited (Southern).
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What schools did Sam Dixon attend?
Sam Dixon holds Bsc, Transport Business from University Of Plymouth.
What skills is Sam Dixon known for?
Sam Dixon is listed with skills including Rail, Management, Transportation, Stakeholder Management, Railway, Rail Operations, Leadership, and Operations Management.
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