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Alan Jackson

Santa Ana

Summary

Results-driven Director of Marine Terminal Operations with expertise in strategic planning, logistics management, and safety compliance. Developed initiatives that enhanced efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Marine Terminal Operations

Pacific Harbor Line
Wilmington, CA
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed strategic operational plans to enhance efficiency across rail services.
  • Implemented safety protocols resulting in improved compliance and reduced incidents.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Established metrics for performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Led strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction through service improvements.

Senior Manager of Operations

Pacific Harbor Line
Wilmington, CA
10.2020 - 03.2025
  • Led operational strategy development, enhancing efficiency and service delivery.
  • Streamlined processes by implementing data-driven decision-making frameworks, improving overall operational performance.
  • Oversaw cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals and optimize resource utilization.
  • Directed safety compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and minimizing operational risks.
  • Supervised manifest operations, ensuring optimal service delivery and improved customer experiences.
  • Mentored management staff, promoting skill development and leadership effectiveness within the operations team.

Trainmaster

Pacific Harbor Line
Wilmington, CA
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw daily train operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Coordinated scheduling and dispatching of trains, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays.
  • Mentored junior staff on operational procedures, enhancing team performance and adherence to protocols.

Assistant Trainmaster

Pacific Harbor Line
Wilmington, CA
09.2016 - 02.2018

Engineer / Assistant Engineer

Pacific Harbor Line
Wilmington, CA
10.2012 - 09.2016

CFR 240 & 242 Certified

Education

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
04-2025

Railway Management Certificate Program

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
06-2021

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Organizational development
  • Issues resolution
  • Logistics management
  • DSLE
  • CFR 240 & 242 Certified

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 18 Trainmaster / Assistant Trainmaster.
  • Collaborated with marine terminals in the development of KPIs for terminal switching operations.
  • Organized and collaborated with cross-functional teams to handle special trains and special freight (154 car ore trains and multiple types of excess dimension cargo)

Certification

  • CFR 240 (Locomotive Engineer)
  • CFR 242 (Freight Conductor / Assistant Engineer)
  • DSLE (Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers)

Timeline

Director of Marine Terminal Operations

Pacific Harbor Line
03.2025 - Current

Senior Manager of Operations

Pacific Harbor Line
10.2020 - 03.2025

Trainmaster

Pacific Harbor Line
02.2018 - 10.2020

Assistant Trainmaster

Pacific Harbor Line
09.2016 - 02.2018

Engineer / Assistant Engineer

Pacific Harbor Line
10.2012 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Railway Management Certificate Program

Michigan State University
Alan Jackson