Williiam copling

*** ********* ***, **** *****, Fl 33853

Cell: 972-***-****

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An experienced, highly motivated Executive Transit Professional focused on serving customers; skilled in advising a Board of Directors on key strategic, policy, and legislative issues; plans and designs long range strategic objectives; a high level negotiator, communicator and master facilitator; known for honesty and integrity and for diverse team building trust within the community; and a proven strategic innovative leader who guides, develops and motivates staff to ensure organizational effectiveness, demonstrating social responsibility, transparent, commitment and value to stakeholders and to the public.

President/CEO, 10/2015 to Current

SLIP TRIP SOLUTIONS LLC. Upper Marlboro, MD

I started SLIP TRIP SOLUTIONS LLC., a service company in 2015, that provides floor surface treatments to hotels, motels, spas, gyms, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, churches, and commercial properties. We treat floor surfaces that may become slippery when wet by applying a chemical solution that reduces the risk and hazard of slips, trip and falls on tile surfaces, stairs, showers, tubs, pool decks, and concrete. Services are provided in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Project Manager, 10/2014 to 09/2015

TRANSCARE PARATRANSIT BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

Responsible for operational leadership and growth of the Company's Transit business. Oversee entire operation of a 209 vehicles, 325+ employees Access A Ride Company under contract to NYC Transit.

Monitor compliance of contractual obligations as well as quality assurance so company can safely and efficiently operate at required performance based levels or above. Responsible for labor relations and contract labor negotiations. General Manager, 06/2013 to 06/2014

FIRST TRANSIT Elkridge, MD

Overall responsibility for overseeing the activities of Howard County and Central Maryland Regional Transit (CMRT) transit systems; Paratransit and fixed route. Develops and implements system policies, programs, objectives and procedures. Manage the operation of the system in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Responsible for labor relations and labor negotiations. General Manager, 05/2011 to 06/2013

FIRST TRANSIT - DC CIRCULATOR Washington, DC

Managed Contracted Bus Operations of fixed route buses providing public transit services within the District of Columbia for the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA). Ensured operational contract compliance.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Serve as the liaison and representative for First Group America Company to Contract Client; Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA). Responsible for Labor Negotiations with ATU Union Local 1764 and OPEIU Local 2. Negotiated the assignment of Contracts to Sub-Contractor. Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, 10/2008 to 05/2011 BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY BJCTA Birmingham, AL Provided factual information and advice to the Board of Directors regarding key strategic, policy and legislative issues, and I was responsible for implementing decisions made by the Board.

Provide leadership and executive management of all administrative and operation functions involving the BJCTA's daily operations which include Vehicle Maintenance, Fixed Route Planning, Marketing, Facilities Maintenance, Customer Service, FTA Grants, Procurement, and Paratransit Services.

Oversee development and implementation of strategies, objectives, and polices with the Board and Executive officers.

Engaged and responded to public officials, stakeholders and local associations on current and planned programs and services.

Provided leadership and direction that supported an environment of learning and growth, while planning for the future.

Integrated transit with land use/development opportunities. Director of Operations, 10/2007 to 10/2008

BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY BJCTA Birmingham, AL Provided oversight and management of all aspects of transit operations, maintenance, university parking lot transit routes, including managers, dispatchers, road supervisors, mechanics, foremen, general service employees, bus operators, and administrative staff to ensure operational efficiency and above industry standard transit vehicular maintenance. Managed the VIP/Paratransit Program and ensured adherence to ADA Rules and Regulations. Directed and managed all aspects of Facility Maintenance. Prepared operations budget.

Senior Manager, 01/2000 to 01/2007

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT DART Dallas, TX

Managed, planned, scheduled, and supervised activities of bus division personnel, including managers, supervisors, contract personnel, and administrative staff. Responsible for facility maintenance, security, emergency preparedness, for a 24/7 operation. Developed division budget ($18.5 million), monitored budget to determine variances, and assisted other divisions with their budget projections. Senior Manager Field Operations, 01/1995 to 01/2000 DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT DART Dallas, TX

Managed all transit field operations including route monitoring, radio/dispatch communications, emergency evacuations, special events, accident investigation, supervisor training, route development and transit centers traffic/parking flow. Coordinated operational activities with light rail, heavy rail, Paratransit, HOV Lane operations and DART contractors.

Superintendent HOV Lane Operations, 01/1991 to 01/1995 DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT DART Dallas, TX

Coordinated planning activities and start-up operation of High Occupancy Vehicle - Contra flow Lane operations involving interlocal agreement with Texas Department of Transportation

(TXDOT).

Managed HOV contractor operations.

Conducted operational analysis, submit recommendations and prepared reports for TXDOT and DART review.

Master of Business Administration: Strategic Leadership, 2006 AMBERTON UNIVERSITY Garland, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration: 2003

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY Cedar Hill, TX

Financial management Oversight (2009) - Federal Transit Administration, Atlanta, GA Procurement Systems (2009) - FederalTransit Administration, Atlanta, GA Program on Labor Negotiations (2007) - Harvard Law School, Boston, MA National Transit Database (2007) - Federal Transit Administration, Atlanta, GA Incident Command System (2006) - Emergency Management Institute Transit System Safety (2003) - U.S. Department of Transportation Safety Executive Management Program (1992) - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX Advanced Transportation Management (1994) - Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Traffic Engineering (1993) - Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA Project Management (1993) - University of Texas, Dallas, TX. EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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