Transportation Manager, 9/2015-Present. Manage the core aspect of a public transit system which has provided me a knowledge base across the operations environment. I currently oversee 13 Administrative staff and 300 Union operators. Responsible for all aspects of the 31-fixed route public transit service in the Grand Rapids metro area including; dispatch operations, accident investigation, safety programs, training, hiring bus operators and supervisors, along with department budgeting. Ensure and enforce policy and procedures and promote a positive working culture. Train and mentor staff along with other departments to support the goals of the organization. I am also a member of the collective bargaining committee.Fleet and Facilities Manager, 3/2009 – 9/15. Managed the daily operation of Facilities and Fleet for a public transit system. Responsibilities include two LEED Certified Facilities; an Intermodal Passenger Center and Operations Center, as well as an Amtrak Station, Facilities Maintenance Facility, bus platforms and shelters, transfer stations, signs and other on-street amenities. Managed a 288 vehicle fleet of buses, vehicles and equipment including vehicle acquisition and disposal. Led the transition of the transit fleet to both propane (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). Responsible for all related Fleet and Facilities policies, maintenance and safety programs as well as regulatory compliance with the execution of all buildings and equipment. Project Manager of the Enterprise Asset Management System and Automated Fueling systems. Assisted in the management of over $80 million in construction projects as well as both capital planning and operating budgets for the two departments. Directed a team of four supervisory personnel, three administrative and 37 union members. Member of the collective bargaining committee. Established and enforced policy and procedures, agency goals and objectives as well as Federal requirements for the authority.

Fire Officer-State of Michigan, Certified Firefighter I & II, Michigan Licensed Medical First Responder, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NMRET), FEMA Certifications in IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800. Hazmat Operations Certification, Currently attending Fire Officer school.Employed as a Paid-on-call Firefighter responding to emergency situations such as medical response, structure and vehicle fires, alarms and vehicle accidents. Attend numerous community events as well as provide education and training to the community.

Deputy Director of Community Service, 11/04 – 3/09. Deputy Director of the Operations Division of the city including; Public Works, Transit, Facilities, Landscaping, Fleet Operations, Recreation and Historical Cemetery. The Director and I managed the reorganization of seven separate departments under a single operations division. Managed all departmental budgets, in both operating and capital environments. Responsible for purchasing, hiring, project management, capital projects completion and vehicle acquisition. Management of maintenance programs for all buildings, parks, equipment, vehicles and right-of-ways. Assigned to the Emergency Operations Center with county, state and federal agencies during seven declared hurricane events (Charley, Dennis, Ivan, Irene and Katrina, Ernesto and Isaac). Managed a staff of six department managers, seven supervisors and over 100 union staff. Led several complicated projects after the area was impact by natural disaster compromising facilities, vehicles and infrastructure. Community Services supported hundreds of public events and parades in the historic Duval Street corridor.