Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Alexander Cookney

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Resourceful Operations Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and process improvement, ensuring operational excellence. Effective in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Railway Operations Supervisor/Yard Coordinator

Toronto Terminals Railway
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Oversaw compliance with safety and quality standards, significantly reducing incident rates.
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair schedules for equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Prepared reports on operational performance and presented them to management team.

Locomotive Engineer

Toronto Terminals Railway
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated locomotives moving up to 12,000 feet of intermodal container traffic at a time.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols
  • A strong, comprehensive understanding of surroundings and situational awareness.

Railway Conductor

Toronto Terminals Railway
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Effectively understanding complex and time-sensitive planning.

Warehouse Supervisor

Andrew Sheret
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
07.2017 - 09.2020
  • Performed regular inspections of equipment, and personnel safety practices.
  • Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Directed receiving, warehousing, and shipping.

Education

Rail 1001 & 1010

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None
10-2020

High School Diploma -

Terry Fox Secondary
Port Coquitlam, BC

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Workflow planning
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Productivity improvement

Certification

  • Canadian Rail Operating Rules qualified
  • Locomotive Engineer qualified on non-main track
  • Previous Fork Lift experience and qualification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Railway Operations Supervisor/Yard Coordinator

Toronto Terminals Railway
08.2023 - Current

Locomotive Engineer

Toronto Terminals Railway
05.2023 - 08.2023

Railway Conductor

Toronto Terminals Railway
10.2020 - 05.2023

Warehouse Supervisor

Andrew Sheret
07.2017 - 09.2020

Rail 1001 & 1010

British Columbia Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Terry Fox Secondary

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