DEMETRIUS PEARSON
Chester ,US
Summary
An accomplished, goal-oriented leader with a comprehensive transportation management/operations background. Acknowledged for leadership abilities in driving daily operations, analyzing/promoting/recommending policy adherence, employee union compliance, and employee training. Proven acuity in developing budgets, accurately preparing transportation reporting, coordinating maintenance to ensure service needs, and strengthening service provision utilization. Providing exemplary customer service, with seven years of management experience in Paratransit / Transit in multiple states NJ, PA, and De for planning Public Administration transit operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager - Contractor
Veltri Trucking
Levittown, PA, US
08.2022 - Current
- Prepares maintenance schedules for breakdowns for the Tractor
- Updates software with detailed information about tractors' parts
- Responsible for purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance fleet
- Services as Roadside emergency on-call for repairs as needed
- Provides reports to management on budgeting and scheduling maintenance
- Ensures D.O.T Drug and Alcohol, OSHA policy complies with State & Federal regulations
- Ability to establish priorities and manage workflow
- Investigate damages, collisions, and other transportation related issues
- Updates TMW, Isaac software system with DOT regulation information
Transportation Manager
Chester Upland School District
Delaware County, PA, US
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed/implemented/audited policies, programs, and procedures while maintaining union relationships
- Acted as subject matter expert by delivering training to personnel on internal policies and procedures
- Spearheaded the payroll process for bus monitors for accurate reports for timely uploading
- Enhanced the required transportation reporting to include mileage reporting survey, student load counts, transportation cost estimates, and developing route systems knowledge
- Recruited, trained, and supervised all transportation and bus garage staff
- Conformed to all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation
- Maintained direct liaison with school principals and administration regarding transportation services and student discipline
- Assisted with planning and making recommendations for purchasing buses, vans, and other automotive equipment and supplies with short- or long-term replacement plans
- Arranged for all the completion of PDE required reports, insurance, and reimbursement yearly reports
Director of Transportation
Atlantic County Government
Northfield, NJ, US
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as Grant Administrator for FTA funding 4 million operations award
- Directed/Controlled/Managed activities of operations to ensure bus service operates efficiently, safely, and courteously being responsive to customers' concerns while achieving objectives and goals
- Leveraged union relationships for a harmonious environment by holding grievance procedures, managing conflict resolution, consistently applying policies, and maintaining the workforce's morale
- Constructed bidding requirements for school buses and equipment to include notice to bidders, instructions to bidders, specifications, and forms of the proposal
- Assessed resource needs, problems, and trends and plans accordingly
- Provided leadership and guidance to develop location and agency bench strength
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
- Yearly reporting of NTD reporting for FTA
Operations Manager
First Transit / SEPTA TRANSIT/ PARATRANSIT
Philadelphia, PA, US
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Preside over the Operations activities: vehicle on-time statistics, missed runs, revenue/cost data, total work hours, total pay hours, customer complaint data, accident data, road call data, and other operations-related functions
- Coordinator of service provision with the garages in assigned divisions of Service Supervision/Terminal Operations/Bus Service Planning ensuring service levels are met based on manpower availability and ridership demand for 120 drivers on 63 routes
- Lead the maintenance of safe work practices and conditions and is accountable for maintaining a safe environment for associates and visitors at the assigned distribution center by company policies and health and safety regulations
- Operational Grant awarded to the First Transit Philadelphia location was 10.8 million in grants for yearly operational costs
- Attend monthly (SAC) meetings with the Septa ADA coordinator, and residents of the serving counties
Director of Transportation - Statewide
Generation Home Care - DART TRANSIT / PARATRANSIT
New Castle, Delaware, US
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Served as Safety Chair conducting safety audits, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to promote workplace compliance
- Implemented cost control strategies and ensured that resources are appropriately allocated by controlling staffing levels and expenses and maintaining manpower utilization
- Directed operations for workflow, scheduling, and repairs/maintenance of equipment and vehicles
- Provided superb customer service to staff, customers, and vendors, by assessing their needs, developing a course of action, and delivering positive results
- Also, troubleshoot any concerns to alleviate issues
- Supervision for 25 drivers in multiple locations New Castle, Dover, and Sussex County
- State awarded Grants in the amount of 2 million for an operational yearly cost for all three counties
Fleet Coordinator
NHS Human Services
Sharon Hill, PA, US
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for ensuring DOT (Department of Transportation) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Compliance via training, data management, analysis, and reporting
- Prepared and monitored Maintained Driver Qualification Files, MVR, vehicle accident/incident
- Presided over Union AFSCME Shop Stewards /Negotiations grievances
- Schedule vehicle service for maintenance for the entire fleet according to NHS policies
Transportation Manager
MYI Consultant Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Implemented business conditions, evaluate emerging business needs (e.g., seasonality, promotion events), and take action to address near-term opportunities to improve service, reduce costs, and/or generate incremental revenue to enhance operational results across the distribution system
- Prepared the annual operating budget for fleet, garage, reclaim, security, and support functions
- Evaluate proposed budgets, adjust to achieve overall company goals, and approve the final operating budgets for submission to the director of distribution
- Lead the adoption and use of improved processes, new equipment, and new facilities and was accountable for achieving incremental business results from the use of these investments
- Created high customer service expectations among associates, monitor results with customers to ensure performance is in keeping with expectations, and take action to correct performance gaps and/or address improvement opportunities
- NHSTA project for D.O.T for Vehicle Theft trends posted on insurance analyst 2005 / www.nhsta.gov
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA01.2014
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vendor Collaboration
- Cost Reduction
- Fleet Management
- Effective Communication
- Equipment Procurement
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Route Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- MS Office Suite
- Distribution Schedule Management
- Fleet Monitoring
- Safety Protocol
- Government Regulatory Requirements
- Employee Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Vehicle Inspections
- Inventory Control
- Inspection and Quality Assurance
- Data Analytics
- GPS Navigation
- Safety Monitoring
- Transportation Regulations
- Administrative Cost Reduction
- Expense Tracking
- Cost Control
- Customer Relationship Management
- Scheduling
Websites
Accomplishments
- Implemented database creation/conversion for transportation, including associated employee training.
- Contributed to the division attaining compliance by establishing an impactful methodology to calculate cost rates.
Timeline
Fleet Manager - Contractor
Veltri Trucking
08.2022 - Current
Transportation Manager
Chester Upland School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Transportation
Atlantic County Government
01.2019 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
First Transit / SEPTA TRANSIT/ PARATRANSIT
01.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Transportation - Statewide
Generation Home Care - DART TRANSIT / PARATRANSIT
01.2014 - 01.2016
Fleet Coordinator
NHS Human Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
Transportation Manager
MYI Consultant Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2011
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Harcum College