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Shelley Canham

Townsville,QLD

Summary

20 plus years in Hospitality and Tourism,including Management and Supervisory positions, prior to starting my Traineeship for Train Driving in July 2022

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Train Driver

Pacific National
09.2024 - Current
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing passenger safety above all else.
  • Consistently met company performance targets for punctuality, safety, and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to address mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and disruptions to service.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other team members, supporting seamless coordination of rail traffic across the network.

Train Driver

One Rail
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Working out of Jilalan Yard, taking the train to one of eight Different Coal mines, loading the train, taking it back to Darylmple Bay to unload.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing safety above all else.
  • Consistently met company performance targets for punctuality, safety, and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to address mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and disruptions to service.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other team members, supporting seamless coordination of rail traffic across the network.
  • Maximized overall operational efficiency through effective time management and prioritization of tasks during each shift.
  • Shunting
  • Reduced fuel consumption with strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
  • Assisted in the training of new train drivers, sharing expertise on best practices for safe, efficient operation.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently completing required documentation related to train operations, incidents, or delays.
  • Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
  • Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
  • Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
  • Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.

Train Driver

Aurizon
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Driving on 4 different routes, in DTC Territory with Pneumatic trains. Including, Clyde’s, 2800 and 4000 class.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing safety above all else.
  • Consistently met company performance targets for punctuality, safety, and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to address mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and disruptions to service.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other team members, supporting seamless coordination of rail traffic across the network.
  • Shunting

Store Manager

Coffeeworks
03.2016 - 10.2021
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Education

TAC

JCU
Cairns, QLD
2021

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Emergency Procedures

Certification

First Aid

Cpr

Cert 4 Train Driving

Timeline

Train Driver

Pacific National
09.2024 - Current

Train Driver

One Rail
09.2023 - 09.2024

Train Driver

Aurizon
07.2022 - 08.2023

Store Manager

Coffeeworks
03.2016 - 10.2021

TAC

JCU
Shelley Canham