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Texarkana, Texas Area/Fort Worth, Texas

-Studies the Public Transportation Industry for trends, new opportunities and innovations-Works with RATP Dev leadership to develop new client relationships-Prepares and finalizes both the Technical and Cost Proposals in response to Requests for Proposals from Cities, Counties, and Transportation Authorities-Works with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to partner with on Transit Contracts -Solicits new leads and business through industry conferences, research of competitors and records research-Develops projections on securing future business and Contracts-Served as Interim General Manager when requested at three different locations

Managed day-to-day system operations of the Texarkana Urban Transit District (TUTD), including the supervision of 23 employeesDirected all Purchasing, HR, Administrative, Marketing, and Planning functions Directed monthly meetings of the TUTD Board of DirectorsSupervised construction and funding of new TUTD transit facilityWorked with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) personnel to ensure McDonald Transit’s management of TUTD was in full compliance with all regulations before TUTD management transferred to another entity

Texarkana, Texas Area

Manage the daily sales and operations of Dillard's Men's Store, including the supervision of 21 Sales AssociatesResolve Customer complaints and merchandise return mattersRecruiting, hiring, and training of all Men's Store Sales AssociatesSchedule and monitor attendance of all Men's Store Sales AssociatesCreate Merchandise marketing strategies, displays, and promotionsOversee all price changes of Men's Apparel and FragrancesMonitor store inventory levels Started as a Sales Associate in October 2007

Managed day-to-day system operations of the Texarkana Urban Transit District, including the supervision of 21 employeesPrepared, presented, and monitored TUTD's annual Operating budgets totaling over $2.9 millionDirected all Purchasing, HR, Administrative, Marketing, and Planning functions Applied for and managed over $2 million in Federal Grant Funds and over $600,000 in State Grant FundsDirected monthly meetings of the TUTD Board of Directors and quarterly meetings of the Transit Advisory CommitteeWrote Grants and correspondence to secure $400,000 Congressional Appropriation for new Transit BusesMonitored the maintenance and use of all transit vehiclesPlanned and implemented operational improvements resulting in ridership increases averaging 10% a year and out-of-service time and mileage reduced by 50% Met with Federal & State Elected Officials to discuss public transportation and other issues affecting the Texarkana regionInvestigated and responded to all customer and employee complaintsResponsible for TUTD's adherence to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations

-Temporarily assigned by McDonald Transit Associates to assist the local General Manager in National City, CA -Revised statistical reporting to Municipal and State Government Agencies-Monitored local supervisory staff and assisted with employee and union relations -Supervised approximately $70,000 in revenue collection

-Participated in General Manager Training Program for McDonald Transit Associates-Completed Bus Operator Training-Street and Dispatch Supervisor for Bus Operations-Assisted Director of Planning on individual Route analysis and system assessment projects-Completed training and special assignments for the Directors of Bus Operations, Maintenance, HR, and IT-Assisted Operations Director with Union relations and grievances -Utilized Trapeze Transit Scheduling Software for the Mobility Impaired Transportation Service

- Contracted position with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to assist the Marketing Director for six months -Marketed Trinity Railway Express commuter service in the Fort Worth area-Assisted in coordination and planning of all Trinity Railway Express promotional events-Participated in Grand Openings of Texas & Pacific Station and InterModal Transportation Center Station-Promoted the benefits of public transportation to small groups and organizations-Composed and distributed press releases to local media outlets-Produced company-wide monthly newsletter

-Created visual presentations to promote the Department of Student Life initiatives to Texas A&M University Officials and Benefactors-Promoted Department’s programs and services to the student population-Designed informational color brochures for Student Organizations-Produced newspaper advertisements and flyers for Department sponsored events-Publicized and edited the Department’s website