Darryll Simpson

Oversaw multiple complex transit technical studies and analytical
work in multi-modal transportation modeling, engineering, systems
planning, and operational analysis, ensuring high-quality outcomes
and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
• Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.

Management consultant for a boutique startup, focused on project and change management within organizations of all sizes, tailoring solutions in order to successfully implement change to meet business goals.

• Effectively led successful change initiatives across organizations; created value by developing innovative strategies and solutions applied to key client challenges and requirements.
• Identify and lead strategic alignment of people, process and technology to maintain organizational balance and ensure management initiatives have lasting results.
• Assessed risks associated with potential investments or business ventures while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies when necessary.

Senior organizational change manager responsible for development of new streetcar startups, from design to startup operations. Oversee and direct implementation of strategic management initiatives of multi-modal transit services.

• Ensure focus and accountability are in-line with business objectives and metrics; engage and develop staff, and re-structure poor performing and unsafe operations.
• Consistently promoted to various roles to assist in successful bids and implementation of change initiatives and process controls.
• Lead and implement change management initiatives related to business processes, systems, and technologies.
• Implement change in structure to foster better communication and accomplish goals through mutual cooperation with other departments.
• Develop and deliver oral and written presentations on project development, operations and budget projections to FTA, city and state officials.

Co-founder of start-up firm specializing in consulting services for new business starts, project management, safety initiatives, RFP/RFQ development, and transportation management services.

• Responsibilities include development of project scope, contract negotiation, cost management, schedule, and performance, while working to ensure acceptance of the development by stakeholders.
• Collaborate with functional areas in the supervision of project personnel, including work allocation, safety training, and problem resolution.
• Communicate with stakeholders at both public and private levels on Light Rail Development.

Senior manager for east coast operations with the overall responsibility of directing multiple divisions of contracted fixed route and para-transit services with annual operating budgets between 5-50 million.

• Conduct focused task of implementing organizational management restructuring in areas of operations, safety and maintenance in order to reduce accidents and incidents and increase profitability of under-performing divisions.

Operations department senior manager responsible for directing day-to-day management of the fixed route and para-transit bus operations.

• Improved on-time performance, identify safety trends and operating practices failures and institute corrective measures.

Operations liaison to capital engineering department, managing multiple infrastructure capital improvement projects within Grand Central Terminal and surrounding areas requiring field coordination of personnel and resources.

• Coordinate construction schedule activities with railroad operations and resolve issues with track utilization or track outages, in order to prevent any interference of operations and coordinate activities with internal departments.
• Forecast short- and long-range manpower requirements and budget needs for Capital Program, develop job costs controls, planning initiatives and scheduling modules to maintain efficiency and maximize available manpower.

Responsible for directing commuter train operations of Grand Central Terminal, oversee an extensive workforce employing in excess of 1500 operating employees, maintain on-time performance and service efficiency of equipment, and develop timely solutions to operating and mechanical problems.

• Develop & analyze technical data for fact finding reports on train derailments, accidents, injuries, fatalities, and equipment damage.