Terry Bassett
Woodland,CA
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Yolo County Transportation Didtrict
Woodland, CA
12.1981 - 04.2021
- Served a multijurisdictional board of directors for 39 years.
- Dealt with over 100 politicians.
- Wrote and managed 37 budgets of $1 million or more.
- Wrote RFPs, negotiated and oversaw major purchased transportation contracts with at least 7 firms.
- Oversaw the provision of over 42 million rides to customers.
- Oversaw the operation of enough miles to travel to Mars.
- Among first of California Transit Systems to pursue compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and related infrastructure, acquiring over 50 CNG buses. Also, acquired and operated electric buses and paratransit fleet.
- Negotiated and received record funding levels from tribe for transporting employees to casino.
- First transit operator to serve Sacramento International Airport.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Oversaw staff reports to board of directors to address organizational, operational and departmental issues.
- Reviewed and oversaw monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them to the board of directors.
- Participated in JPA for two transit systems to serve the UC Davis main campus and the UCD Medical Center.
- Served on boards of the California Transit Association and California Association of Community Transit Systems.
- Served on Yolo County Management Association board.
Education
Master of Arts - Management Studies
University of Leeds, England
Leeds, England09-1979
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA06-1978
Associate of Arts - Physics
Mendocino Community College
UkiahSkills
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Transportation planning
Timeline
Executive Director
Yolo County Transportation Didtrict
12.1981 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Management Studies
University of Leeds, England
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Humboldt State University
Associate of Arts - Physics
Mendocino Community College
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