BRANDON LAMAR WILSON
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director with extensive experience at the OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in securing funding and ensuring regulatory compliance for major transportation initiatives, driving successful outcomes in complex infrastructure projects. Adept at data analysis and strategic decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Transportation Infrastructure Projects
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
10.2024 - Current
- Serve as Metro Board Deputy, provide policy recommendations, strategic input, and technical advice to the Mayor and Metro Board Appointees on all Metro Executive Management, Construction, Planning and Programming, Finance, Budget and Audit, Operations, and Closed Session Agenda Items.
- Lead Transportation Department and Public Works Bureau General Managers and Senior Staff in the development, budgeting and scheduling of transportation related capital projects.
- Evaluate and implement federal state and local transit and transportation funding opportunities from entities including the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Strategic Growth Council, and the Southern California Association of Governments. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of funding entities.
- Coordinate City of Los Angeles, Metro, and third party activities on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project delivery by ensuring that all parties efficiently conduct evidence gathering, data analysis, design conflict resolution, construction, performance management, and community engagement.
- Represent the Mayor of Los Angeles nationally and internationally during conferences, meetings with elected and public officials, public and private organizations, and community stakeholders.
Deputy Director of Transportation
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed the negotiation and planning of 2028 Olympic Games transportation infrastructure-related improvement responsibilities between the City of Los Angeles and both private and public partners including Metro.
- Administrated $300M portfolio of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Community Grant and Active Transportation Program projects.
- Coordinated and implemented state and federal policy, legislative, and funding priorities with multiple teams.
- Developed reporting metrics to quantify and optimize transportation department and public works bureau performance.
- Evaluated innovative technological solutions to improve transit system administration, operations, and the user experience.
- Developed and maintained strategic relationships with officials from local, state, federal, international agencies, and business partners.
Transportation Engineering Associate III
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (LADOT)
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Supervised staff while managing the City of Los Angeles development review process for commuter rail, transit, transportation, and public utility projects citywide.
- Directed the evaluation, development, and approval of transit and transportation related infrastructure improvements required as part of the approval process for new development activity.
- Directed and participated in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendor/consultant selection, and contract negotiation processes. Monitored the performance of consultants, developed and managed consulting budgets.
- Conducted extensive litigation related research and support in coordination with the City Attorney.
Transportation Engineering Associate II
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (LADOT)
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed senior staff while serving as LADOT Incident Commander alongside law enforcement, emergency response, and public utility staff during planned and emergency events that significantly impacted the City of Los Angeles transit and transportation system.
- Selected, oriented, assigned, trained, counseled, and evaluated staff.
- Developed and provided traffic plans, evacuation routes, and public messaging during emergency and planned events citywide.
- Developed and implemented safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of LADOT's overall safety vision and goals.
Transportation Engineering Associate I
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (LADOT)
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Conducted traffic studies based on State of California guidelines and warrants to facilitate the implementation of traffic control measures and devices.
- Responded to requests and complaints from the Mayor, City Council, and stakeholders to install, modify, replace, or remove traffic control devices, including traffic zones, time limit parking, parking prohibitions, crosswalks, street signs, traffic signals, signal timing, and safety lighting.
- Developed, applied, and evaluated advanced mathematical and computer techniques to investigate transportation engineering problems.
- Represented LADOT at community meetings.
Education
MPA - Management and Leadership Emphasis
California State University Northridge
12.2021
B.S. - Civil Engineering
California State University Long Beach
12.2016
A.S. - Welding/Welding Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
05.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Funding evaluation
- Data analysis
- Construction oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
Additional Licenses Training
- International Code Council - Building Plans Examiner Certification
- City of Los Angeles - Structural Steel Welding License
- Amtrak - Passenger Train Emergency Response
- Texas A&M University - All Hazards Incident Response
- Department of Homeland Security - Explosives Hazard Recognition & Safety Training
Timeline
Senior Director of Transportation Infrastructure Projects
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
10.2024 - Current
Deputy Director of Transportation
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
10.2023 - 10.2024
Transportation Engineering Associate III
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (LADOT)
06.2019 - 10.2023
Transportation Engineering Associate II
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (LADOT)
08.2016 - 06.2019
Transportation Engineering Associate I
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (LADOT)
10.2014 - 08.2016
MPA - Management and Leadership Emphasis
California State University Northridge
B.S. - Civil Engineering
California State University Long Beach
A.S. - Welding/Welding Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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