Tyrone Perry
Creve Coeur,MO
Summary
Accomplished and performance-driven professional with progressive experience and a proven record of excellence in designing and implementing workforce/supplier diversity programs and policies for government entities. Results-driven leader adept at directing community outreach and supplier diversity program activities in alignment with national diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. Skilled in developing an enterprise program inclusive of resources, analytics, training, and guidance to enhance the inclusion and effectiveness of subcontractors and suppliers. Proven expertise in maintaining a culturally competent workforce by ensuring compliance with the alignment of diversity programs with government regulations and company goals and objectives thereby promoting the awareness of diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated ability in analyzing data, preparing reports, and tracking metrics. Capable of building and maintaining trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, presentation, public speaking, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Perrone Resource Group LLC
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Institute of Supply Management Member - Set up Perrone Resource Group LLC, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firm for business development. Perrone Resource Group matches small/minority/women owned and marginalized firms with prime contractors on large infrastructure projects while maintaining high standards. Achieved robust and effective results by developing and implementing collaborative DEI strategies to increase workforce capacity.
- Secured contracts for minority businesses through charismatic negotiations on Denver Regional Transportation District's multibillion-dollar FasTracks Project.
- Facilitated inclusion, minus mandated participation requirements of Denver Union Station’s first minority owned concessionaire.
Senior Project Manager and Compliance Officer
Armand Resource Group
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Directed Denver Regional Transit District's, FasTracks Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Small Business Enterprise Program, and the supplier/workforce compliance monitoring and reporting program in achieving established organizational objectives. Provided program diversity outreach, training, and technical assistance to improve operational proficiency and increase productivity. Oversaw all facets of the Construction Career Development for the 21st Century to build meaningful careers in construction industry fields.
- Received $700,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration for the Workforce Initiative Now (WIN) granted to RTD.
- Surpassed aspirational goals by 15% which translated into $1.032 billion of revenue to small and disadvantaged businesses and created over 15,000 full-time jobs.
- Collaborated with and influenced RTD’s Board, CEO and Executive team, to build regional relationships with colleges, Chambers of Commerce, trade unions, civil rights organizations, and regional governments, to craft an effective outreach strategy that engaged potential workers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management/Marketing
University of Phoenix
Denver, CO, USASkills
- Program Management
- Project Oversight
- Partnership Development
- Supplier Diversity/Workforce
- Contract Negotiations
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Communication & Outreach Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Training & Relationships
Activities & Honors
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Workforce Initiative Now (WIN), National Minority Business Council Airport Minority Advisory Council, Past President St. Louis MO Chapter - Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Past Vice President Denver CO Chapter - Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Selected for inclusion in St. Louis Black Pages Who's Who
Professional Development
- US DOT Federal Regulations Rutgers NIT, Boston, MA, USA
- Federal Contract Compliance Employment Law Indianapolis, IN, USA
Additional Experience
Manager of Supplier Diversity & FTA DBE Liaison Officer, Metro Saint Louis Transit, St. Louis, MO
Timeline
Principal
Perrone Resource Group LLC
01.2010 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager and Compliance Officer
Armand Resource Group
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management/Marketing
University of Phoenix