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Tonya Dupree

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to all facets of transit operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes operations, finance, planning, invoicing, technology, maintenance, safety and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager

RATP Dev
Raleigh, NC
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed projects from inception through completion while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Identified areas of improvement in operational processes and developed solutions accordingly.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Established strong relationships with internal teams as well as external partners, suppliers, vendors.
  • Monitored progress against key performance indicators to evaluate effectiveness of operational activities.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FTA and OSHA requirements.

Finance Director/ Interim GM

GoDurham
Durham, NC
03.2012 - 03.2023
  • Developed DCTC’s $30M annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Served as the EEO Officer and DBE liaison.
  • · Managed all contractual services to include all administrative functions, operations, maintenance, information systems, parts purchasing, and inventory control.
  • · Ensured compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulation (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ADA, and EEOC).

Chief Financial Officer

Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
Greensboro, NC
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Oversaw cash flow management activities including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration and banking functions.
  • Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity and managed financial reporting processes to validate internal and external financial results align with GAAP.

Administrator

Gotriangle
RTP, NC North Carolina
09.2001 - 08.2011
  • Established GoTriangle's Paratransit program based on federal, state and local requirements.
  • Managed fixed route operations at the central location.
  • Served on NCDOT committe's for statewide procurements.
  • Developed GoTriangle's annual operating and capital budgets
  • Made various presentation to the Board of Trustees

Transportation Coordinator

County of Wilson
Wilson, NC
09.1998 - 09.2001
  • Established Wilson County transportation system.
  • Managed customer service, initiated contracts, renewed service contracts and agreements, and administered operational contract for transit services.
  • Assisted the Wilson County Department of Social Services with transportation brokerage service utilizing taxi and volunteer providers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Urban Planning/ Business Administration

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08-1998

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Performance Improvements
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Financial Administration
  • Client Relations
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Safety Focused

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

RATP Dev
03.2023 - Current

Finance Director/ Interim GM

GoDurham
03.2012 - 03.2023

Chief Financial Officer

Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
09.2011 - 02.2012

Administrator

Gotriangle
09.2001 - 08.2011

Transportation Coordinator

County of Wilson
09.1998 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Science - Urban Planning/ Business Administration

East Carolina University
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