John Stroman
Philadelphia
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced warehouse, transportation, and customer service professional with over 20 years of experience in logistics, rail operations, and distribution environments. Safety-focused and detail-oriented with strong leadership, equipment operation, and communication skills. Seeking a position where I can utilize my experience and technical skills to contribute to business success and operational excellence.
Experienced in ensuring compliance with train orders, signals, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations, demonstrating a strong understanding of safety protocols and operational procedures. Responsibilities included inspecting railcars and equipment prior to departure, coordinating with locomotive engineers, and assisting crew members with coupling and uncoupling cars. Proven ability to maintain situational awareness in high-pressure environments while effectively communicating via radio and telephone. Skills in remote control operations and mechanical adjustments during train operations contribute to overall efficiency and safety in rail yard operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Train Conductor
CSX
Philadelphia
02.2024 - Current
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations
- Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters; coordinate with locomotive engineers and crew members
- Inspect railcars and equipment prior to departure
- Transmit and receive information via radio and telephone
- Read and interpret bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
- Assist crew with coupling/uncoupling cars, operating switches, and performing minor railcar repairs
- Replace heavy couplings and air brake hoses as needed
- Work directly with customers to ensure accurate placement and movement of railcars
- Maintain situational awareness to ensure rail yard safety and security
- Operate locomotive equipment using Remote Control Operations (RCO) devices
- Accurately interpret hand signals and color signal systems
- Perform precise mechanical control adjustments during train operations
Delivery Driver
Bell Business Development (Amazon DSP)
Conshohocken
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered packages safely and efficiently while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery updates and inquiries
- Maintained accurate delivery records, including signatures and receipts
- Conducted vehicle inspections and routine safety checks
- Loaded and unloaded packages, lifting heavy items safely
- Provided excellent customer service in high-volume delivery environments
Warehouse Associate
The Coca-Cola Company
Philadelphia
04.2008 - 08.2021
- Loaded and received product shipments
- Operated single and double forklifts
- Operated blow mold machinery
- Performed quality control inspections
- Worked on production lines and packaging operations
- Used pallet jacks (manual and powered)
- Assisted in merchandising and product distribution
- Handled materials, supplies, and equipment safely and efficiently
Team Member
Target
Plymouth Meeting
10.2008 - 06.2011
- Performed cashiering, stocking, merchandising, and price accuracy duties
- Provided customer assistance across multiple departments
Sales Associate
Circuit City
Plymouth Meeting
08.2005 - 03.2009
- Specialized in car audio sales
- Assisted customers with product selection
- Managed stocking and cashiering responsibilities
Education
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Order Picking
- Hi-Lo Operation
- Pallet Jack
- Warehouse Distribution
- Shipping & Receiving
- Materials Handling
- Load & Unload Operations
- Blow Molding
- Quality Inspection
- Production Line Operations
- Merchandising
- Packaging
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Train operations
- FRA compliance
- Railcar inspection
- Remote control operations
- Coupling procedures
- Safety protocols
- Signal interpretation
- Route planning
- Communication skills
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Forklift operation
- Package handling
- Record maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Quality control
- Dispatch coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Hazmat procedures
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Assisting customers
- Timetable adherence
- Making announcements
- Safety management
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Foreman briefing
- Managing yard switching
- Conducting
- Orchestral leadership
Certification
- FRA Conductor Certification
- FRA Remote Control Operator (RCO) Certification
Timeline
Freight Train Conductor
CSX
02.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
Bell Business Development (Amazon DSP)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Team Member
Target
10.2008 - 06.2011
Warehouse Associate
The Coca-Cola Company
04.2008 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Circuit City
08.2005 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School