Dwight Oldham III
Haughton
Summary
Railway professional prepared for responsibilities in train operations, safety, and coordination. Possesses track record of ensuring timely departures and arrivals while maintaining high safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing operational needs. Skilled in route planning, multi-tasking, communication, and problem resolution.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
CPKC
Shreveport, LA
09.2025 - Current
- Operated trains safely and efficiently in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers to coordinate train schedules and resolve issues.
- Monitored train conditions during transit, responding promptly to operational challenges.
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Prioritized safety protocols in all operations
- Detailed Oriented
- Achieved FRA certification, demonstrating commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
Maintenance coordinator
Palace Properties
Huntington, WV
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Coordinated maintenance for 700 apartments and single-family homes, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Responsible for purchasing materials.
- Delegate the tasks for each day to make sure they get completed safely and efficiently. Work outdoors in all climates. Respond emergencies.
- Responsible for HUD guidelines.
- Delegate the tasks for each day to make sure they get completed safely and efficiently. Work outdoors in all climates. Respond to emergencies.
Owner
MD Cleaning LLC
Ona, WV
10.2013 - 09.2019
- Founder and operator of a property preservation business that cleans out and provides repairs to bank-owned homes. Maintenance can include services such as roof repairs, changing locks, cutting grass, reglazing windows, and addressing all safety hazards like trip and fall hazards.
- Responsible for following HUD guidelines. Inspection reports are then sent back to the banks.
- Managed daily operations to ensure consistent service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised cleaning staff, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to maintain high cleanliness standards.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Train operation
- Supervisory experience
- Track switching
- Switching cars
- Operational Coordination
- Safety compliance
- Railcar Management
- RCO certification
- Crew Safety Briefing
- Leadership
- Train Safety Checks
- Maintenance management
- Schedule Compliance
- Safety Protocols
- RCO certification
Accomplishments
- Tustin Tillerdays
- Donated time on Thanksgiving preparing and serving turkey dinner for less fortunate
Certification
Arc Welding, Received Arc welding certificate from Ashland community and technical college.
Military Service
- Branch: United States Marine Corps
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E-3
- July 1996 to July 2000
Personal Information
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Train Conductor
CPKC
09.2025 - Current
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
01.2023 - 10.2025
Maintenance coordinator
Palace Properties
08.2019 - 09.2023
Owner
MD Cleaning LLC
10.2013 - 09.2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
Marshall University