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Anthony Heyward

Tavares,FL

Summary

Accomplished Transit Leader, adept in P&L management and operations management, showcasing a strong track record in enhancing safety performance and driving financial accuracy. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and client relations skills, proven by successful union negotiations and strategic partnerships. Achieved sustainable improvements in lead and lag indicators, underscoring a results-driven approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

RATP Dev
04.2023 - Current

• Lead the mobilization of the contract to commence passenger services safely, on time, on budget and meeting the required contractual milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance resulting in sustainable improvements to all lead and lag indicator improvements E.g. AFR and IFR.
• Assist client in the development of asset replacement decisions, positioning RATPDEV as a long-term strategic partner.
• Plan and lead CBA negotiations
• Manage union relationships to be productive and enable win-win outcomes.
• Deliver financial requirements for account payable, client billing, payroll, monthly analysis and reporting in a timely and accurate manner,

Operations Manager

National Express LLC
07.2021 - 10.2022

• Oversee services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented.
• Provides leadership and guidance to develop location and company bench strength.
• Keep the GM and other appropriate Management team members current and aware of all operational and administrative situations.
• Coordinates the dispatching, service monitoring, supervisory coverage and operational activities involved in a 24/7/365 para-transit operation with significant authority to operate independently as situations arise.
• Prepare corporate reports including but not limited to, Dashboard, financial, Safety, and action plans and assists in the preparation of the annual budget submission.

Assistant Superintendent Bus Service Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
10.2019 - 01.2021

• Managed the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the largest division of bus operations at WMATA.
• Planned, prioritized, supervised, reviewed and participated in the work of staff responsible for overseeing daily transit, fixed-route operations to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of service in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and policies.
• Ensured operator' compliance and adherence to published schedules
• Oversaw equipment functionality and ensured that all transit facilities were properly maintained.
• Planned, organized, and managed subordinate staff members to ensure work was completed and consistent with the company's standards.
• Led the coordination, planning and execution of operational plans for special events.

Transportation Planner

Fairfax County Department of Transportaion
07.2017 - 10.2019
  • Direct contractual services, including administrative functions.
  • Integrative in the development of short-and long range transit plans.
  • Economical in developing and implementing departmental budget.
  • Resolve customer complaints related to department operations.

Operations Manager

First Transit, Inc.
10.2014 - 06.2017

• Managing and directing the development of policies and procedures
• Trains management in their daily jobs, and how to read profit and loss statements
• Install cost cutting measures to achieve company goals, and managing operating budget
• Participate in doing payroll, conduct management meetings
• Oversee supervision of all transportations employees including their scheduling, training, and discipline.

Safety Supervisor

First Transit, Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2014

• Responsible for accidents investigation, and contingency plans, coordinating emergency procedures
• Manage new hire training programs to ensure that all operators receive the minimum initial training.

  • Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented behaviors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player
  • Effective leader
  • P&L Management
  • Client Relations

Timeline

General Manager

RATP Dev
04.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

National Express LLC
07.2021 - 10.2022

Assistant Superintendent Bus Service Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
10.2019 - 01.2021

Transportation Planner

Fairfax County Department of Transportaion
07.2017 - 10.2019

Operations Manager

First Transit, Inc.
10.2014 - 06.2017

Safety Supervisor

First Transit, Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance

Howard University
Anthony Heyward