Stephen Maples Email & Phone Number

United States

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Working in the Program Management Bureau conducting data analysis and reporting on the state's capital programs.

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Analyze, support, troubleshoot, and improve transit performance metrics and associated data sets, processes, reporting, and visualization. Prepare bus performance metrics for board reporting, adapted and maintain Python script to automate report process that combines SQL queries and Excel file manipulation. Lead analyst for fare evasion survey: contributed to creating a new ridership-stratified cluster sample methodology, adapted and maintain Python scripts to create the sample and calculate the results of the survey, fulfill data requests with appropriate handling of sensitive data, coordinate with staff conducting surveys to identify and address quality control issues, prepare data for presentation to internal and external stakeholders, co-developed fare evasion survey alternatives in response to COVID-19 disruptions, assisted in implementation of APC-based bus fare evasion methodology and prepared presentation materials to explain to senior management. Maintain and adapt Python scripts that calculate and report accessibility metrics like platform availability, reduced-fare MetroCard usage, bus ramp deployment, to a public dashboard. Lead analyst for maintenance of fare control area data dictionary that ensures correct reporting of ridership, fare evasion data, created new process and infrastructure to ensure data integrity.

Greater New York City Area

Conduct detailed analysis of revenue and ridership data to identify trends in ridership and its effect on farebox revenue via legacy database products as well as SQL and Access queries of Oracle databases. Understand, communicate, and ensure data integrity of official ridership and revenue data. Prepare monthly ridership data, analysis, and narrative for presentation to the MTA Board. Create and evaluate forecasts of revenue and ridership for MTA Financial Plan cycles. Fulfill data requests for internal and external clients with proper understanding of data usage and limitations, and providing proper context for data analysis. Conduct and collaborate on ad-hoc analyses for possible service changes and changes in fare structure. Update and maintain weather model for more detailed analysis of ridership. Improving internal data handling and business processes within unit. Selected for Knowledge Management Leadership Development Pilot Program, tasked with innovating ways to transfer knowledge within NYCT more effectively

Greater New York City Area

Assisting with development of bike facility plans and official drawings through AutoCAD drawing, graphic design (utilizing Adobe Creative suite), and GIS mapping. Creating maps and graphics for presentations to elected officials and the public, assisting with organization and execution of public workshops and outreach, completing statistical traffic analysis, conducting fieldwork, official photography, assembling and reviewing project financing documentation and estimates, and project implementation oversight and documentation

Greater New York City Area

Reviewed financial statements, produced detailed analysis to provide a basis of accountability, and crafted memoranda on labor relations on the MTA. Produced briefing materials for MTA board members.

Tucson, Az And Brooklyn, Ny

Worked in professional kitchens, full time, in Tucson, AZ (The Abbey) and NYC (Isa, Fatty Cue, and Fatty Crab, Fritzl's Lunch Box) following a passion to better understand the art and science of food. Worked as a sales associate for Brooklyn Cured, a small, artisanal, locally-sourced, sausage and charcuterie company.

Greater Atlanta Area

Managed day-to-day operations of a statewide campaign including voter engagement through social media, email campaigns, media relations and messaging, coordination and distribution of campaign materials, and handled voter and interest group inquiries. Instituted fundraising operation, that raised over $90K in about a month, including acquiring and populating donor database, identifying and researching potential donors, processing donor responses and following up appropriately, planning and staffing fundraisers, tracking donations, and filing disclosure reports. Managed candidate’s schedule and logistics, assisted with strategic decisions and policy platform, hiring and managing of staff, and staffed candidate appearances.

Greater Atlanta Area

Casework in the areas of taxes, labor, housing, financial regulation, among others. Identified various other non-jurisdictional concerns and handled them appropriately. Attended outreach events to build relationships with the Congressional office and various state and local governments, civic organizations, non-governmental organizations, business organizations, and community events; specifically responsible for the areas of transportation, environment, and local government. Led organization of town hall meetings, key organizer for foreclosure prevention seminar, facilitated with other events primarily though information management. Integral in facilitating a local government to complete an environmental review for a languishing road project, with federal money at stake, in unprecedented time and breadth. Responsible for various office management duties, and greeting visitors. Monitored and documented press coverage in the district. Updated website and social media outlets with news and announcements for activities and events in the district. Coordinated with event planners on staff to develop media plan for upcoming events. Interacted with members of the press in the district, processed interview and statement requests. Staffed the Member at any appearances in the district.

Assisted with organizing fundraising events including planning and working events, contacting hosts, tracking and following up with contribution pledges, managing several interns, interacting with donors, and responsible for handling large sums of money.

Master’S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Focus on Transportation Planning, Public Participation, and Infrastructure Financing/Budgeting. Proficient in Geographic Information.

Bschem, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Member of Sagan Society of the University of Georgia, the Young Democrats of UGA/ACC, the UGA chapter.