Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Jeremy Van Heerde

Corona

Summary

Dynamic railway operations leader with BNSF Railway, skilled in logistics management and employee training. Achieved significant reductions in overtime expenses and incident rates through strategic scheduling and safety audits. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.


Knowledgeable Division Trainmaster with strong background in overseeing train operations and ensuring safety standards. Successfully managed daily train schedules and coordinated with crews to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
10.2016 - Current
  • Reduced overtime expenses by optimizing crew efficiencies and service plan schedules, implementing effective time-management strategies among team members.
  • Improved train operations efficiency by implementing new scheduling and routing strategies.
  • Managed daily train operations to ensure timely arrivals and departures, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, leading to streamlined processes and reduced operational costs.

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
06.2006 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated emergency response plans, ensuring prompt action during critical situations to minimize disruptions and ensure public safety.
  • Optimized workforce utilization, balancing employee needs with operational demands to maintain high productivity levels.
  • Improved on-time performance with proactive train monitoring and timely communication between departments.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing effective train scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reduced incident rates by conducting thorough safety audits and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability through consistent enforcement of company policies and procedures among team members.

Assistant Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
01.2004 - 06.2006


  • Supervised crews and helped Trainmaster maintain efficient terminal operations.
  • Enhanced train schedules by optimizing route planning and resource allocation.
  • Worked with Trainmaster to promote safe work environment.
  • Assisted in the onboarding of new employees, providing thorough training and mentoring for a seamless transition into the role.
  • Increased efficiency in train operations, conducting regular audits to identify areas of improvement.
  • Assisted Trainmaster in managing operation safety performance, practices, customer satisfaction and financial productivity.
  • Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-effective strategies in daily management tasks.

Education

Business Management

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
07-1997

Skills

  • Employee training and development
  • Incident investigation
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Logistics management
  • Rail operations management
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

Exceeds Target Employee Rating 3 of the past 5 Years


Fostered Perris On duty location, provided oversight through development and completion early 2025

Timeline

Division Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
10.2016 - Current

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
06.2006 - 09.2016

Assistant Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
01.2004 - 06.2006

Business Management

California State University, San Bernardino
Jeremy Van Heerde