LADONDA BOSWELL

Professional with a broad expertise collaborating with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to drive innovative solutions. Goal-oriented team leader and adaptable team player with proven success managing multiple simultaneous projects. Analytical problem-solver with exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Talented at overseeing grants preparation, development and submission. Focused on maintaining fiscal guidelines with thorough cost evaluations. First-rate communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Special Projects, Intelligent Transit System Project, 2019
• System Redesign, Trinity Metro bus network project, A Better Connection (ABC)
• Grants Specialist, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth, Texas, 2022 - Present, Identify and research potential grant opportunities relevant to the organization’s mission and objectives., Prepare and submit grant proposals, including writing narratives, developing budgets, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements., Liaise with funding agencies to clarify guidelines, negotiate terms, and address any issues during the application process., Monitor and report on the progress of funded projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgetary constraints, and grant conditions., Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary information and documentation for grant reporting., Organize and maintain comprehensive records of all grant applications, awards, and related correspondence., Facilitate training sessions for staff on grant processes, compliance, and best practices., Analyze legislation, regulations, and funding trends to advise on potential grant opportunities and risks.
• PROCUREMENT PROJECT MANAGER, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth, Texas, 2021 - 2022, Reviews all project contracts to ensure compliance with FTA Circular 4220.1F and other applicable laws, policies, grants, regulations and contract terms and conditions., Supports the Contract Administration and Procurement Department for contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• PROCUREMENT PROJECT MANAGER, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth, Texas, 2021 - 2022, Prepares monthly (or as directed by the Director of Procurement) contract status reports by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data. May present reports to Senior Management., Provides on-going procurement project management services as needed to support transit capital projects and rail related construction, operations and maintenance and professional service projects., Participates in assigned Procurement special projects and initiatives, including transit service implementation., Develops and coordinates purchasing initiatives, selecting sourcing strategies and collaborating with internal departments for procurement methods.
• SENIOR SCHEDULER, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth, Texas, 2008 - 2021, Assists with developing plans for fixed-route transit service, including evaluating system performance, and making recommendations for changes as needed to ensure service meets company goals and objectives., Assists in the development of the transit operations schedules to ensure service reliability and cost efficiency., Assists with the creation of fixed route bus schedules, run cuts and route changes, including exporting data from scheduling software systems and interface with other systems such as automatic passenger counters, vehicle location systems and other transit technology., Provides oversight on scheduling, resource allocation, status reporting, goal setting and timely project completion of service changes., Assists with the coordination of public outreach events, speaking with members of the public and working with internal staff and transit guides to disseminate information to the public., Creates, analyzes, evaluates and edits drivers daily work assignments within the roster modules of the scheduling software., Creates drivers scheduled work packages using Trapeze Scheduling software., Maintains route profile and performance data using complex spreadsheets., Analyzes ridership and runtime data., Collects and records ridership data using appropriate software., Prepares and analyzes ridership reports., Researches service complaints and problems and prepares responses for management, including composing correspondence., Assists in project planning and development of test plans and objectives, while monitoring and managing service route projects on daily basis., Develops test estimates to determine resources required for projects, and reviews all route design and implementation documentation., Participates in public meetings and hearings to explain planning proposals, gather feedback from those affected by projects or to gain approval on project designs.