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Beth A. Tindel

Hobart,IN

Summary

Transportation & Parking Director with strong track record in strategic program planning and operational efficiency. With 17 years of experience in both public and private University environments, I have developed and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement cost-effective solutions, and adapt to shifting priorities. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results for large, varied and vocal constituencies.

Currently serve as Director of the Department of Transportation and Parking Services at The University of Chicago where I oversee all operations related to Transportation for the University and the Medical Center and Parking Services for the University.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Transportation and Parking Services

The University of Chicago
01.2015 - Current
  • Oversee University parking system; garages, lots, and all daily parking to include the development of policies and procedures related to pricing, fees, state, city and county tax, permit requirements and allocations, which support the University’s mission, vision and goals
  • Conceptualize, oversee, plan and implement all transit systems and operations to include campus shuttles, rideshare, micro transit, CTA, Metra, carshare program and bike share discounts
  • Research, recommend, develop, and implement campus transportation programs, procedures, policies, and systems
  • Observe, direct, and make recommendations for improvement programs for local area & campus traffic
  • Chair the Transportation and Parking Services Operations Committee
  • Develop and oversee annual budget
  • Research, recommend, develop, and implement campus parking programs, policies, procedures, and systems
  • Guide and directly participate in parking facilities planning, sustainability initiatives, and construction activities
  • Organize and direct Parking Services including selection, evaluation & oversight of staff and outside vendors
  • Organize and direct Transportations Operations including selection, evaluation & supervision of staff and outside vendors
  • Develop campaigns and communication strategies to effectively advertise existing and introduce new programs, policies, and procedures to the campus community
  • Develop and maintain the biannual Traffic Demand Management program for the City of Chicago, for Planned Development 43
  • Plan, develop and implement strategies for generating additional resources and revenue streams for parking and transportation to include charter service, advertising programs, and enhanced visitor and event operations
  • Ensure all guidelines and procedures are in accordance with University of Chicago policies & procedures, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Create, oversee, and make recommendations on marketing, advertising, branding, and social media campaigns for parking and transit
  • Oversee, make recommendations on, coordinate, and negotiate contracts with all transportation services, gate technology, pay by phone, citation scan and pay & permit systems

Director of Parking & Transportation

Kennesaw State University
08.2008 - 12.2014
  • Oversaw 4 parking decks, 3 visitor lots, and 27 residential, park & ride, commuter, faculty, and staff lots, in excess of 12,000 spaces
  • Conceptualized, planned and implemented campus transit operations as a TDM strategy in a single commuter-rich environment
  • Researched, recommended, developed, and implemented campus transportation programs, procedures, policies, and systems
  • Observed and made recommendations for improvement programs for local area & campus traffic
  • Chaired the Parking & Transportation Committee
  • Developed and managed annual budgets of 9 million in a public University environment for Auxiliary Services
  • Researched, developed, and implemented campus parking programs, policies, procedures, and systems
  • Guided and directly participated in parking facilities planning and construction activities
  • Organized and directed Parking Operations including selection, evaluation & oversight of staff and outside vendors
  • Organized and directed Transit Operations including selection, evaluation & supervision of staff and outside vendors
  • Developed advertising campaigns to effectively communicate and introduce new programs, policies, and procedures to the campus community of 40,000 students, faculty and staff
  • Annually developed and maintained a 5 year working Business Plan for the operating auxiliary unit
  • Developed and maintained a 5 year financial strategy for parking and transportation
  • Conceptualized and implemented strategies for generating additional resources and revenue streams for parking and transportation to include; charter service, advertising programs, local area apartment sponsorship agreements, and enhanced visitor and event operations
  • Ensured all guidelines and procedures were in accordance with the Board of Regents & KSU policies & procedures, and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws
  • Created, oversaw, and made recommendations on marketing, advertising, branding, and social media campaigns for parking and transportation
  • Oversaw and recommended improvements for appeals process for faculty, staff, visitors, and students
  • Oversaw and implemented contracts with parking management, transportation services, janitorial, telecom, elevator maintenance, gate technology, citation system, car share, fleet services, land-use agreements, painting, transportation demand management initiatives, asphalt, paving, and signage

Facilities & Construction Manager

Rollins, Inc.
09.2006 - 06.2008

Building Manager, Apparel Mart

Americasmart, Inc.
12.1997 - 10.2005

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Georgia
Athens
05.1996

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Planning
  • Strategic Communications
  • Community Outreach
  • Parking Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Transportation Planning
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Committee Oversight
  • Contract Management
  • Program Creation & Oversight
  • Budgets & Financial planning
  • Policy

References

Available upon request

Volunteer Experience

Dusty Joy Foundation, Board Member, 03/01/11 – present

Accomplishments

    · CAPP designation, International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) in cooperation with University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies, June 2019 – January 2024

    · University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Program for Emerging Leaders (EPEL), 2018

    · University of Chicago Graham School Advanced Project Management certification program, November 2015 – June 2016

    · Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business certification for Executive Leadership for Women, July 2014

    · Recipient of the Center for University Learning’s Secret Shopper Excellence in Customer Service Award, January, 2014·

    Served as Chair for the Presidential Commission for Disability Strategies & Resources, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, AY 2012-2013

    · Published “Kennesaw State Reacts to Growth” in Parking Today, with John Van Horn, September 2010

    · Published “Reinventing the Parking Wheel” The Parking Professional, October 2010

Timeline

Director of Transportation and Parking Services

The University of Chicago
01.2015 - Current

Director of Parking & Transportation

Kennesaw State University
08.2008 - 12.2014

Facilities & Construction Manager

Rollins, Inc.
09.2006 - 06.2008

Building Manager, Apparel Mart

Americasmart, Inc.
12.1997 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Georgia

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