ALLEN GREENWOOD
Merritt,B.C.
Summary
Accomplished and dependable professional with a strong record of success in progressively challenging roles. Demonstrates advanced expertise in research and analysis, with a proven ability to deliver articulate, persuasive communication across written and verbal platforms. Recognized for excellence in leadership, workforce management, and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Proprietor - Rail Consulting
DAG Transportation Specialists
04.2017 - Current
- Freight cost reductions of $100K annually, by redefining billing practices on empty car movements.
- Neutralized over $1M in demurrage exposure through strategic requirement forecasting and process recalibration.
- Optimized fleet sizing models to validate conversion to Unit Train operations, boosting efficiency, and slashing operational costs.
- Safeguarded regulatory compliance by formulating shopping plans and securing special movement authorities for noncompliant equipment, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Certified in TDG, WHMIS, and SDS.
Rail Fleet Specialist
Canexus Corporation / Chemtrade Logistics
11.2003 - 04.2017
- Engineered fleet optimization strategy for over 2,200 railcars across six car types, instituting maintenance scheduling and compliance programs that achieved 100% FRA and Transport Canada regulatory adherence.
- Revamped railcar leasing and inspection programs, cutting compliance costs by 75% ($4.1M) through renegotiated contracts, shop selection, and preventative maintenance protocols.
- Transformed crude oil and specialty chemical logistics at the Bruderheim 3PL terminal by streamlining tracking, tracing, and expedited routing, improving supply reliability, and reducing the bad-order rate from 40% to near zero.
- Pioneered KPI-driven fleet performance models and yard operations studies that informed multimillion-dollar expansion projects, enhancing transit efficiency, and supporting $400M annual revenue operations.
Rail Fleet Supervisor
Canexus Corporation / Chemtrade Logistics
04.2001 - 11.2003
- Optimized model for over 2,200 railcars across five car types, slashing downtime by 30% through precision maintenance scheduling, and strategic shopping programs.
- Architected and deployed a customized daily tracking and tracing system, enhancing fleet visibility, and accelerating reporting efficiency by 45%.
- Brokered high-value lease agreements and service contracts with rail carriers, driving on-time performance from 60% to 95%, and cutting transit times to major customers by 55%.
- Refined budgeting and variance analysis processes, delivering 100% audit-ready compliance, and uncovering cost-saving opportunities exceeding $3M annually.
Rail Fleet Co-Ordinator
Canexus Corporation / Chemtrade Logistics
01.1999 - 04.2001
- Commanded daily tracing, tracking, and expediting of a 530-car North Vancouver railcar fleet, ensuring seamless asset utilization.
- Secured financial restitution through railway claims during the ConRail-CSXT & NS merger, recouping significant transit loss costs.
- Elevated on-time performance in collaboration with the Chlor-Alkali team, boosting delivery reliability from 65% to over 90%.
- Engineered carrier service agreements that cut outbound rail traffic wait times by 50%, accelerating yard throughput.
Proprietor - Rail Consulting
DAG Transportation Specialists
06.1996 - 12.1998
- Devised a comprehensive train performance and marshalling analysis framework, elevating operational efficiency by 22%.
- Advocated the acquisition of advanced train marshalling software, enabling data-driven optimization and reducing manual errors by 30%.
- Engineered and deployed an emergency response call-out system for the Vancouver rail division, accelerating crisis resolution by 40%.
- Rectified response inconsistencies by standardizing emergency protocols, ensuring 100% availability of critical equipment during high-risk incidents.
Manager, Operations Development
CP Rail
04.1991 - 06.1996
- Architected comprehensive feasibility, capacity, and cost-benefit assessments across rail operations from Thunder Bay to Vancouver, enabling data-driven decisions that elevated system efficiency.
- Optimized a $22M siding and signal reconfiguration initiative east of Calgary, amplifying line capacity by 30%, and compressing transit times by over 2 hours.
- Remediated locomotive overheating in the Shaughnessy Tunnel with the installation of a $5M jet fan system, eradicating chronic delays, and reinforcing network dependability.
- Redefined financial protocols through a fee-for-service framework and streamlined accounting procedures, accelerating billing cycles from four months to one day while augmenting annual cash flow by $1.2M. Persuaded a third-party service provider, paid on a cost-plus basis, to reduce staff by redesigning the communication process between the terminal and user railroads. Reduced costs by $250,000 per year.
Night Chief Rail Traffic Controller
CP Rail
09.1991 - 04.1991
- Orchestrated train movement operations across assigned territories, achieving 100% adherence to federal and organizational regulations.
- Recalibrated the workforce structure of 60 through attrition, revised vacation policies, and optimized training, reducing staffing costs by 8% without impairing output.
- Neutralized all union grievances at the first stage, preventing escalation, and maintaining seamless labor relations.
- Architected a predictive train forecasting system with IT, boosting scheduling precision by 25%, and strengthening operational flow.
Rail Traffic Controller
CP Rail
07.1977 - 09.1983
- Governed the safe and efficient movement of trains across assigned territories, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards and operational priorities.
- Commanded dispatch operations, utilizing multiple train control systems, optimizing scheduling accuracy by 20%.
- Allocated locomotives at the Systems Operations Centre during seasonal relief assignments, sustaining uninterrupted service delivery across all routes.
- Maintained a flawless safety record, with zero demerit points throughout tenure.
Education
C.I.T.P. - International Trade Professional
F.I.T.T.
01.2005
Supervisory Skills course - undefined
in-house
01.2001
Mutual Funds Course - undefined
Investment Funds Institute of Canada
01.1996
CCLP - Professional designation
Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation
01.1990
Diploma of Technology - Transportation/Logistics
British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.1989
Skills
- Leadership strategy
- Research analysis
- Effective communication
- Conflict management
- Operational supervision
- Performance enhancement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Issue identification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Proprietor - Rail Consulting
DAG Transportation Specialists
04.2017 - Current
Rail Fleet Specialist
Canexus Corporation / Chemtrade Logistics
11.2003 - 04.2017
Rail Fleet Supervisor
Canexus Corporation / Chemtrade Logistics
04.2001 - 11.2003
Rail Fleet Co-Ordinator
Canexus Corporation / Chemtrade Logistics
01.1999 - 04.2001
Proprietor - Rail Consulting
DAG Transportation Specialists
06.1996 - 12.1998
Night Chief Rail Traffic Controller
CP Rail
09.1991 - 04.1991
Manager, Operations Development
CP Rail
04.1991 - 06.1996
Rail Traffic Controller
CP Rail
07.1977 - 09.1983
C.I.T.P. - International Trade Professional
F.I.T.T.
Supervisory Skills course - undefined
in-house
Mutual Funds Course - undefined
Investment Funds Institute of Canada
CCLP - Professional designation
Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation
Diploma of Technology - Transportation/Logistics
British Columbia Institute of Technology