Royland D. Fraser
Randallstown,United States
Summary
Seasoned transit professional knowledgeable about Heavy Rail and Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Management. Offering more than 30 years of experience in maintenance management, planning, operations, team building and negotiations in a unionized environment. PMP certified with strong leadership and team-building skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facility Services and Rehabilitation
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Washington, DC
11.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assistant Director
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Baltimore, MD
04.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction for team of more than 500 employees.
- Responsibilities include daily operations of Ground Maintenance Custodial Services, Snow removal, Document Compliance for department records and Investigation management.
- Manage operating budget of $42 million , ensuring good stewardship and fiscal responsibility.
- Evaluate and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
- Performed inspections and collaborate with key stakeholders to increase safe and productivity.
Deputy Chief, Maintenance of Ways
Maryland Transit Administration
Baltimore, MD
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide leadership and direction for newly created department, responsible for ensuring state of good repair for MOW departments: Systems Maintenance, Track Maintenance and Catenary Maintenance on Light Rail and Metro.
- New department had 124 positions, $27 million operational budget, and engaged in management/oversight of several major projects in Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) $16.4 billion six-year capital budget.
- Managed 3rd Party Contract for track maintenance on Light Rail and Metro with value of $30million.
Deputy Director of Operations - Metro
Maryland Transit Administration
Baltimore, MD
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Responsible for day-to-day operations, including Transportation and Field Supervision, Railcar Maintenance, Systems Maintenance, Track Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Quality Management, Safety and Compliance.
- Administered annual budget approximately $60 million for operations and capital projects with controls to prevent overages.
- Contributed to short - term and long - term planning and identified potential options for overlapping projects.
Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Maintenance
Maryland Transit Administration
Baltimore, MD
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed staff of 26 including supervisors technicians and janitors by checking work against established standards and expectations in Facilities Maintenance.
Chief Executive Officer
Tafsons Enterprise Limited
Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone, West Africa
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Co-Founder and leader of privately owned Bus Company with fleet of five vehicles and 20 employees.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive profitability and maintain business growth.
- Reviewed individual performance and worked to improve processes, procedures and practices.
Senior Program Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
09.1992 - 12.2014
- Used effective leadership and project management skills to manage several capital improvement projects, focusing on infrastructure renewal from 2010 to 2014. Additional responsibilities included, but was not limited to:
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to senior leadership
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Prior to 2010, served in several progressively responsible positions such as:
- Senior Leadership Development Trainee 2008 to 2010
- Manager Special Projects 2006 to 2008
- Assistant Superintendent - 2001 to 2006
- Supervisor, Craft Crew -1996 to 2001
- General Equipment Mechanic -1992 to 1996
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD12.2000
Skills
- Good written and oral communication
- Operations and Maintenance Management
- Manage Budgets
- Planning
- Presentation
Certification
Contract Management Practitioner Development CM 101 (Maryland Department of Transportation, MDOT
Project Management Professional (PMP fi #516636 expiration - March 8, 2024)
Center for Creative Leadership - University of Maryland Leadership Development Program
Clemson University Maintenance Institute Certificate
Timeline
Director of Facility Services and Rehabilitation
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
04.2022 - Current
Deputy Chief, Maintenance of Ways
Maryland Transit Administration
07.2021 - 04.2022
Deputy Director of Operations - Metro
Maryland Transit Administration
11.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Maintenance
Maryland Transit Administration
01.2018 - 10.2018
Chief Executive Officer
Tafsons Enterprise Limited
01.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Program Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
09.1992 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Public Administration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowie State University
Contract Management Practitioner Development CM 101 (Maryland Department of Transportation, MDOT
Project Management Professional (PMP fi #516636 expiration - March 8, 2024)
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