Brandon McLean
Invermere
Summary
Throughout my time at CPKC, I have advanced from a Conductor into an ATM driving safety and taking charge in the day to day operations. I have worked as a Trainmaster quite often throughout my time as an ATM and continue to make safety my number one priority.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Supervised crew performance, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance productivity.
- Transferred to Golden to learn the Golden Coal Process and how to manage a yard.
- Taken on role as a Trainmaster several times in Fort Steele and Golden for longer periods of time while the Trainmaster in the current roles were unable to.
- Available whenever I am needed.
Train Conductor
Candian Pacific Kansas City Railway
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated trains safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols.
- Trained new conductors on operational procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
- Always went above and beyond.
Owner
Big time Potato Chips Inc
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Self starter and hard worker with absolutely no supervision
- Deliver Old Dutch products to stores
- Travel 900+km per week
- Ensure customers are happy and product is delivered on schedule
- Organized shelving to company standard schematics
- Knowledgeable in running a small business
- Owning and operating my own delivery equipment
- Placing orders weekly and taking inventory monthly
- Work 12+ hour days
- Trained in running a business
Auxiliary
Liquor Distribution Branch
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Built orders for delivery
- Very fast paced environment
- Always hit case picking daily targets
- Trained on forklift
- Worked overnight shifts
- Very team oriented
Loader Operator
Lou's Mats
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Operated Loader in changing weather conditions
- Traveled for every job
- Worked with little to no supervision every day
Well Tester
Reform Energy Services
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed hourly readings to ensure the job was staying on course
- Always wore appropriate PPE
- Made a point of complying with the safety protocol on site
- Worked in Extreme weather conditions
- Frequently carried over 120lb pipe
- Traveled long distances to every job in harsh conditions
Department manager
Princess Auto
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Started as a morning Receiver
- Managed 3 departments (starting 8months after hire)
- Led a team of 7 people
- Trusted with deposits, security codes and store keys
- Customer service
- Leader of the Safety Committee
- Ensured all work was complete in a timely manor
- Worked closely with the Store Leader to help boost sales and keep team members on track and focused on their work
- Learned how to successfully work as a team
Kitchen Cook
A&W Canada
05.2009 - 06.2011
Education
Electrician Pre Apprentice Training -
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC06.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Chase Secondary School
Chase, BC06.2011
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Computers and Electronics
- Transportation
- Proven Leader
- Extremely punctual
- Time Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Self starter
Timeline
Assistant Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
03.2023 - Current
Train Conductor
Candian Pacific Kansas City Railway
05.2021 - 03.2023
Owner
Big time Potato Chips Inc
09.2016 - 05.2021
Auxiliary
Liquor Distribution Branch
08.2015 - 03.2016
Loader Operator
Lou's Mats
03.2015 - 07.2015
Well Tester
Reform Energy Services
08.2014 - 02.2015
Department manager
Princess Auto
09.2011 - 08.2014
Kitchen Cook
A&W Canada
05.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Chase Secondary School
Electrician Pre Apprentice Training -
Thompson Rivers University
Similar Profiles
Greg meeuwsenGreg meeuwsen
Train Conductor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City RailwayTrain Conductor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
Karanbir SinghKaranbir Singh
Track Supervisor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City RailwayTrack Supervisor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
Nneji OparaochaNneji Oparaocha
Operations Manager - Assistant Trainmaster at Canadian Pacific Kansas City RailwayOperations Manager - Assistant Trainmaster at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
Riley BaronRiley Baron
HVAC Technician at Highpoint Plumbing & HeatingHVAC Technician at Highpoint Plumbing & Heating
Raina SchnerchRaina Schnerch
Coffee Barista at Summit HutCoffee Barista at Summit Hut