Deanna Archey
Clinton,Maryland
Summary
An energetic, self-motivated, dependable, and ethical manager with over 30 years of experience in transportation and all facets related to public transportation services. Managing projects is one of my greatest strengths and setting goals and objectives is essential to any project. Experience in coordinating with outside agencies and interagency workgroups. Active participant on advisory boards and oversight committees. Business-oriented Planning Manager trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Offering over 30 years of expertise overseeing Ride On Reimagined network redesign study for Montgomery County. An enthusiastic personality with skills in teambuilding and organization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief, Planning Manager
Montgomery County Government
Rockville, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Management and oversight of three programs within the Division of Transit Services; Planning, Passenger Facilities and Scheduling
- My responsibilities include leadership, coordination, and delegation
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations throughout the course of each project.
- Handled responsibilities successfully in manager's absence.
- Reviewed completed work for accuracy before approving for submission.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress, risks, costs and other key metrics.
- Building upon partnerships established at the local and regional levels help foster the goals to improve safety and mobility in the region.
Senior Planning Specialist
Montgomery County Government
Rockville, MD
12.2004 - 12.2024
- Established relationships with external vendors to support organizational needs.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to inform product development decisions.
- Facilitated communication between cross-functional departments during planning stages.
- Generating long range and short-range transportation plans, setting policy guidelines and working closely with private developers
- Applying and maintaining grant projects sponsored by the federal government
- Review ridership trends and analyze data for schedule adjustments
- Managed and coordinated efforts of four major transit centers
- Title VI Manager for the transit agency with oversight responsibilities as well as Title VI updates every three years and conducting surveys every five years
- Project Management skills overseeing major transportation projects from planning through implementation
- Supervised and coordinated multiple tasks with Scheduling unit to ensure schedules are produced at a minimum three times a year
- Worked cooperatively with union representatives through constant exchanges
- Oversight of public amenities to ensure amenities are distributed equitably throughout the county.
Planner III
Prince George's County Government
Largo, MD
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Team Leader for the transit planning section
- Building external affiliations with other transit agencies in the region
- Coordinated outreach programs by meeting with citizen organizations on various issues affecting the community
- Created projects in fixed route services as well as senior transportation programs
- Coordinated resources with private transportation providers as well as gathering state and federal financial support
- Managed timelines for completion of tasks assigned by upper management.
- Analyzed alternatives to evaluate impacts and benefits of projects and make recommendations.
- Participated and graduate of Prince George’s County Management Development Institute (MDI)
Planner III
Arlington County Government
Arlington, VA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Transit Planner Responsible for managing paratransit contract in Arlington County
- Developed RFP and awarded contracts for transportation services to seniors and disabled persons
- Developed ridership analysis and reviewed monthly reports generated by the contractors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Transportation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.1987
Skills
- Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- ArcView & ArcPro (GIS mapping system)
- Develop Traffic Mitigation Agreements
- TRAPEZE Scheduling software
- Manage Contracts
- Remix – Planning software
- Clever Devices/Ridecheck Plus
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
- Member of Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)
- Chairperson of Metropolitan Washington Council of Government/Regional Public Transportation Subcommittee 2021
- Board Member of Transportation Association of Maryland (TAM) 2021-2024
Certification
Certified Community Transportation Manager (CCTM), 2022
Timeline
Chief, Planning Manager
Montgomery County Government
01.2022 - Current
Senior Planning Specialist
Montgomery County Government
12.2004 - 12.2024
Planner III
Prince George's County Government
01.1997 - 01.2005
Planner III
Arlington County Government
01.1996 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Transportation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University