Regional Transportation Authority
Industry: Mass transportation system
DescriptionThe Regional Transportation Authority is the financial and oversight body for the three transit agencies in northeastern Illinois; the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace, which are called Service Boards in the RTA Act. RTA serves Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: 1974 Began operation: 1974 Locale: Chicago metropolitan area Number of vehicles: 5,234 Operators: Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Pace
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Regional Transportation Authority Employees
Mitchell International November 2014 - Present
General Ledger Resources (Accounting and Finance Staffing) December 2013 - November 2014
Empowr (start-up Social Media/internet company) January 2013 - May 2013
Aerotek (Engineering Staffing) May 2011 - January 2013
TRG Field Solutions/AT&T June 2010 - May 2011
UBS Financial Services December 2009 - May 2010
Regional Transportation Authority December 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Sourcing, Human Resources, Benefits Negotiation, Staffing Services, Screening Resumes, Screening, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Training, Coaching, Sales, Employee Database..., Personnel Management, Start-ups, New Hire Orientations, Interviewing, Strategic Planning, Permanent Placement, College Recruiting, Interviews, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Management, Internet Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Staff Augmentation, Workforce Planning, Hiring, Networking, Job Fairs
Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 2005 — 2010
BBA, Human Resources and Marketing, 3.7 GPA
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Regional Transportation Authority January 2013 - Present
Skills
Legislation, Public Policy, Government
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/History
Regional Transportation Authority July 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago January 2012 - May 2013
Village of Bensenville September 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Research, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Local Government, Public Management, Intergovernmental...
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Management, Local Government Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking February 2014 - August 2014
Office of the Special Deputy Receiver August 2013 - December 2013
U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio January 2013 - April 2013
Regional Transportation Authority May 2012 - July 2012
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration May 2011 - July 2011
NAVTEQ May 2010 - August 2010
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, with Honors
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, manga cum laude with college honors
Loyola University Chicago: John Felice Rome Center 2008 — 2008
Italian Language, Film
Regional Transportation Authority 2008 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority 2005 - 2008
Kane County Division of Transportation 2001 - 2005
Skills
Transportation Planning, Public Transport, Regional Planning, Local Government, Economic Development, Transit-oriented..., Project Management, GIS, Public Outreach, Transportation, Rail, Program Management, Redevelopment, Zoning, Project Planning, Policy, ArcGIS, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Urban Design, Community Outreach, Sustainable Development, Comprehensive Planning, Grants, Affordable Housing, Community Engagement, Environmental Policy, Nonprofits, ESRI, Traffic Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Legislation, Transportation..., Environmental Planning, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Public Administration, Environmental Impact..., Stakeholder Engagement, Land Development, Public/private..., Road Traffic, Contract Management, Urban, Public Participation, Project Coordination, Environmental Awareness, Program Evaluation, Highways, Strategic Communications
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2015
MPPA, Public Policy and Administration
Augustana College 1997 — 2001
BA, Geography and Environmental Studies
United Airlines June 2015 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority March 2013 - June 2015
Arizona Multihousing Association April 2012 - February 2013
Arizona State University August 2009 - May 2011
Village of Schaumburg June 2010 - August 2010
University of North Dakota May 2008 - December 2008
City of Minot, ND May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL Server, SPSS, Google Analytics, SketchUp, AS400 system, Microsoft Publisher, Wildfire, GPS Applications, Social Media, Community Outreach, Community Development, Transit Operations, Transportation Planning, Zoning, Urban Planning, City Management, Streetscape, Statistical Modeling, GIS, Research, Public Speaking, Government, Nonprofits, Facebook, Urban Design, Land Use Planning, Microsoft Office, Management
Education
Arizona State University 2009 — 2011
Master's, Urban and Environmental Planning-Transportation and Zoning
The University of North Dakota 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Community and Urban Development
Lyft August 2014 - Present
Uber November 2014 - August 2015
Regional Transportation Authority March 2011 - December 2011
Regional Transportation Authority June 2008 - March 2011
The MBF Center 2004 - 2006
Devereux Industries 2002 - 2004
Horizon House 2001 - 2002
YMCA 1998 - 2001
Red Rose Transit Authority 1995 - 1998
Hometown Services 1994 - 1995
Education
Eastern University 2005 — 2009
Master's Degree, Multicultural Education
Valley Forge Christian College 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Bible & Theology (Pastoral Ministry)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 1997
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College 1993 — 1995
A.A., Liberal Arts - Social Science
Schlickman & Associates October 2010 - Present
Urban Transportation Center, University of Illinois Chicago October 2010 - Present
University of Illinois Chicago 1999 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority October 2005 - October 2010
Schlickman & Associates May 1998 - September 2005
Corporate Development, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc July 1996 - April 1998
City of Chicago January 1992 - May 1996
City of Chicago May 1989 - December 1991
Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Authority January 1988 - May 1989
Chicago Transit Authority May 1980 - December 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Policy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Government, Program Development, Land Use, Transportation Planning, Transportation, Public Transport, International Relations, Local Government, Project Planning, Legislation, Urban Planning, Grants, Community Development, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Politics, Program Management, Leadership, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Training, Budgets, Fundraising, Research, Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Coalitions, Data Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Land Use Planning, Management, Organizational..., Political Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Management, Zoning
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1976 — 1999
JD, Law
Georgetown University 1971 — 1975
AB, Government; Theology
St. Viator High School 1967 — 1971
DuPage County 2009 - Present
DuPage County 1999 - 2009
Regional Transportation Authority 1996 - 1999
Skills
Local Government, Social Services, Program Development, Community Outreach, Community Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Government, Nonprofits, Grants, Policy, Program Management, Public Speaking, Leadership Development
Education
National Louis University
Master of Science (M.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
United South & Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) May 2015 - Present
Tennessee State University - College of Ag, Human & Nat. Sci. February 2012 - April 2015
Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee June 2008 - February 2012
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville September 2005 - August 2007
Regional Transportation Authority December 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Grants, Community Outreach, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Non-profit..., Board Development, Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Editing, Research, Blogging, Social Media, Public Health, Proposal Writing
Education
Wilmington University 1999 — 2001
Master's of Science, Public Administration
University of Delaware 1998 — 1998
Professional Certification, Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Penn State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast / Cable
U.S. Navy Search and Rescue Swimmer Instructor School 1984 — 1984
Navy Rescue Swimmer Instructor, Naval Aviation Operations
Regional Transportation Authority 2009 - 2012
Fidelity National Information Services January 2003 - April 2008
Accenture January 1998 - January 2003
Skills
Windows Server, VMware Infrastructure, Cisco Routers, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Cluster, Backup & Restore, Active Directory, Data Migration, Sonicwall, Cabling, Patch Panels
Education
Chicago State University 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle 1981 — 1984
Engineering/Industrial Management
Lee County School District, Bishopville, SC February 2002 - Present
Medical Park 2000 - 2009
Lee County Council on Aging June 2007 - July 2008
Regional Transportation Authority September 1985 - September 1990
Skills
Exceptional..., Ability to find a..., Resourceful team-player, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Facebook, Outlook, Administrative..., Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Training, Critical Thinking, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Time Management, Medical Terminology, Teamwork, Supervisory Skills, Event Management, Fundraising, Access, Telephone Skills, Healthcare, Cpr Certified, Event Planning, Team Building, Research, Office Management, Software Documentation, Teaching, Staff Development, Leadership, Invoicing, Community Outreach, Higher Education, ICD-9, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, CPT, Medical Coding, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Appointment Scheduling, Inventory Management, Medical Billing, Windows, Employee Relations, Budgets
Education
Fortis College 2012 — 2013
Associate's degree, Medical Billing and Coding, 3.7
Central Carolina Technical College 1993 — 1995
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) May 2015 - Present
Medical Research Network January 2014 - April 2015
Regional Transportation Authority October 2013 - December 2013
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter October 2013 - December 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2010 - May 2013
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Fitness, Wellness, Research, Social Media, SPSS, Data Analysis, Healthcare, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Fundraising
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology
Glenbrook South High School 2002 — 2006
gravitytank July 2013 - Present
Experience Institute September 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago March 2015 - Present
Illinois Institute of Technology January 2014 - May 2014
Jump Associates November 2011 - June 2013
Travel Sabbatical June 2011 - November 2011
Jump Associates August 2008 - June 2011
IIT Institute of Design August 2007 - March 2010
Steelcase Inc. June 2007 - August 2007
Regional Transportation Authority June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Design Strategy, Team Leadership, Concept Development, Research Design, Project Management, Photography, Graphic Design, Qualitative Research, Idea Generation, Experience Design, Design Thinking, User-centered Design, Design Management, User Experience, Product Design, Interaction Design, Service Design, Strategy, User Research, Workshop Facilitation, Concept Generation, Strategic Design
Education
IIT Institute of Design 2005 — 2008
M.Des., Product Design
University of Florida 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Photojournalism
pine crest school
Regional Transportation Authority April 2013 - Present
Mitchell & Titus LLP February 2009 - April 2013
Hill Taylor LLC November 2008 - February 2009
City of Chicago March 2007 - November 2008
Education
Chicago State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Business/Management
Regional Transportation Authority September 2013 - Present
Town of Marana June 2008 - September 2013
Town of Marana February 2006 - June 2008
City of Tucson March 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Program Management, PowerPoint, Outlook, Change Management, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Government, Management, Policy
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1984 — 1990
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Finance
Texas Christian University 1982 — 1984
Regional Transportation Authority March 2012 - Present
Nicor Gas May 2004 - March 2012
Focal Communications January 2000 - May 2004
Arthur Andersen 1998 - 2001
U. S. Railaroad Retirement Board-Office of Inspector General September 1988 - August 1997
Internal Revenue Service June 1980 - September 1988
Skills
Establishing Internal..., Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Internal Audit, Audit, SOX, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Risk, Business Process..., Corporate Governance, Accounting, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Risk, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, Assurance, Enterprise Risk..., IT Audit, Management, Leadership, Fraud, Quality Auditing, COSO, Data Analysis, SEC filings, GAAP, Accounts Payable, CPA, External Audit, SAS70, Certified Fraud Examiner, Consolidation, Managerial Finance, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, CISA, Financial Audits, Budgets, Governance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis
Education
Central Missouri State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Algona Community High School 1972 — 1976
Amazon October 2014 - Present
Amazon March 2010 - October 2014
Amazon April 2010 - February 2012
WhitePages.com October 2008 - March 2010
Blink Interactive October 2005 - August 2007
Regional Transportation Authority April 2002 - October 2005
Motorola December 2001 - April 2002
Illinois Institute of Technology June 2001 - December 2001
Leimer Cross Design 1996 - 1998
GA Creative June 1995 - January 1996
Skills
User Research, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User-centered Design, Heuristic Evaluation, Information Architecture, User Experience, Contextual Inquiry, Task Analysis, User Interface Design, User Scenarios, Persona, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Strategy, Information Design, Graphic Design, Web Applications, Mobile Design
Education
IIT Institute of Design 1999 — 2001
MDes, Institute of Design, Communication Design Track
University of Washington 1991 — 1995
BFA, Graphic Design, Painting
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association April 2011 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 2005 - March 2012
Chicago Transit Authority 2002 - 2005
Celemi 2000 - 2002
OAG Worldwide 1998 - 2000
OAG 1997 - 1998
Regional Transportation Authority 1994 - 1997
Metropolitan Planning Council 1993 - 1995
The Washington Monthly June 1989 - August 1989
Skills
Speech Writing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Writing, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Communication Training, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Editing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1998
MBA, Marketing, Strategy, Decision Sciences
The University of Chicago 1991 — 1993
AM, Public Policy Studies
Bucknell University 1987 — 1990
BA, Political Science (cum laude)
Boston University 1986 — 1987
Transferred
US Department of Transportation (DOT) - FTA Region V July 2014 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority May 2007 - June 2014
Regional Transportation Authority September 2005 - May 2007
TranSystems September 2004 - September 2005
Regional Transportation Authority July 1998 - September 2004
Chicago Transit Authority March 1996 - July 1998
Pace Suburban Bus January 1993 - March 1996
Skills
Policy, Transportation Planning, Public Transport, Transportation, Program Management, Access, Community Outreach, Contract Management, GIS, Public Policy, Public/private..., Regional Planning, Strategic Planning, Sustainability
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Metropolitan Planning and Urban Affairs
Illinois State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Applied Geography, Transportation Focus
Andersen Creative Group 1993 - Present
Ernst & Young 1986 - 1993
Regional Transportation Authority 1975 - 1986
Skills
Program Management, Employee Engagement, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Strategic Communications, Research, Advertising, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Press Releases, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Technical Writing, Market Research, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Communications Planning, Art Direction, Illustrator, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Content Management, New Media, Publishing, Team Building, Public Relations, Budgets, Social Media, Mergers, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, PowerPoint, Publications, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Management, Editing, Change Management, Corporate Communications, Employee Benefits, Copy Editing, Corporate Branding, SharePoint
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Design Communication, Photography, Business Communications
Discover Financial Services February 2013 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority July 2010 - August 2012
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago September 1986 - January 2010
KPMG January 1982 - September 1986
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Business Continuity..., Budget, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Auditing, Project Planning, Finance, Budgets, Management, Internal Controls, Analysis, Performance Management, Process Improvement
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1987 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Bradley University 1977 — 1981
BS, Accounting
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2013 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority April 2013 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2013 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Disability Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago 2011 — 2013
Master’s Degree, Disability and Human Development
Loyola University of Chicago 2006 — 2009
BA/BS, Spanish/Psychology
Walk in the Word September 2014 - Present
BMW of Crystal Lake May 2014 - June 2014
Various Firms April 2012 - May 2014
Chicago Transit Authority May 1990 - November 2011
Regional Transportation Authority April 1979 - May 1990
US Sales Agent, Arrow Coach June 1974 - May 1979
Skills
Sales Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Automotive, Public Transport, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Procurement, Contract Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Sales, Marketing, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Logistics, Supply Chain, Program Management, Process Scheduler, Fleet Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Financial Management Services
Yale New Haven Health System December 2003 - Present
Brigham and Women's Hospital May 1997 - November 2003
Tactical Communications Consulting 1993 - 1997
Regional Transportation Authority 1989 - 1993
Office of the Governor August 1985 - 1989
Education
Northwestern University 1991 — 1993
MS, Communication Studies
Northwestern University 1980 — 1984
BS, Communication Studies
Technical.ly June 2014 - Present
WHYY July 2012 - June 2014
Innovation Trail April 2012 - June 2012
WXXI Public Broadcasting Council June 2010 - June 2012
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer January 2008 - June 2009
Regional Transportation Authority January 2007 - June 2007
WTTW June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Journalism, Writing, Video Editing, Photography, Information Gathering, Social Media, Field Producing, Blogging, Digital Media, AP Style, Editorial, Video Production, Radio, Video, News Writing, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, Producing, New Media
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2009 — 2010
M.S., Broadcast Journalism
The University of Chicago 2002 — 2006
B.A., Anthropology with Honors
Regional Transportation Authority May 2010 - June 2012
Regional Transportation Authority March 2009 - May 2010
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates January 2007 - February 2009
Kirkland & Ellis LLP August 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Litigation Management, Strategic Leadership, Insurance, Procurement, Pensions, Municipal Law, Ethics, Litigation, Securities, Public Policy, Government, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Joint Ventures, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts, Public Policy & Administration
University of Virginia School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor
University of Nottingham 2004 — 2004
Study Abroad Program (UVa Law)
Duke University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy Studies / Economics
American Lung Association October 2001 - Present
American Lung Association of Tennessee July 1994 - September 2001
Regional Transportation Authority 1993 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Writing, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Policy, Research, Public Health, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grants, Community Development, Program Evaluation
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1972 — 1983
Master of Arts (M.A.), History
Institute for Transportation Research and Education at NC State University November 2002 - August 2011
Chicago Transit Authority 1980 - 1995
Regional Transportation Authority 1974 - 1980
Office of Mass Transportation, Illinois Dept. of Transportation 1970 - 1974
US Air Force 1962 - 1966
Education
Baylor University
BBA, Economics, Finance
Loyola University Chicago
Certificate, Organization Development
The University of Chicago
MBA, Behavioral Science, Finance
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA/Beaufort 2010 - Present
United States Department of Transportration October 1977 - February 1999
Regional Transportation Authority June 1975 - September 1977
Massachuasetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) June 1972 - June 1975
Boston College September 1963 - June 1972
Niagara University September 1960 - August 1963
Skills
Fiction, Non-fiction, PowerPoint, Novels, Fiction Writing
Education
St. Bonaventure University 1959 — 1962
Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophty, Philosophy
Cathedral College, Brooklyn, NY 1950 — 1959
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy6
Regional Transportation Authority 2009 - 2012
Illinois Office of Secretary of State 1999 - 2009
Illinois Legislative Audit Commission 1993 - 1999
Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability 1991 - 1993
Skills
Finance, Budget, Operating Budgets, Budget Process, Debt & Equity Financing, Pensions, Procurement, Government Contract..., Contract Management, Leadership, Policy, Budgets, Analysis, Government, Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Project Management, Auditing, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Internal Audit, Legislation, Proposal Writing, Public Transport, Internal Controls, Transportation Planning, Transportation, Local Government, Political Campaigns, Public Administration, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Rail
Education
University of Illinois Springfield
Master of Arts in Business Administration
Lincoln Financial Group June 2011 - Present
Cars.com January 2011 - June 2011
Regional Transportation Authority June 2006 - December 2010
North Park University September 2006 - August 2009
Blueye Corporation 2005 - 2006
Yahoo! May 2005 - September 2005
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young January 2000 - December 2004
XOR 1999 - 2000
JTC Advertising 1997 - 1999
Milani Studio January 1996 - April 1996
Skills
Usability Testing, Information Architecture, User Experience, Wireframes, User-centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile Devices, Agile Methodologies, User Stories, User Interface Design, Experience Design, User Interface, Usability Engineering
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2006
Institute of Design, Master in Design, Communication Design
Indiana University Bloomington 1993 — 1997
Individualized Major Program, Bachelor of Arts, International Advertising, Graphic Design and Business
Institute of European Studies (IES) 1995 — 1996
Study Abroad - Milan, Italy, Italian, Art
Designcraft August 2005 - Present
The Mailing House June 2002 - August 2005
Priester Charter January 2001 - October 2001
Rylander November 1998 - May 2000
Printing Industry of Illinois Employee Benefit Trust October 1993 - November 1998
Robinson’s Copygraph Corp May 1984 - November 1998
New York City Taxicab Driver 1982 - 1983
Transamerica Realco 1981 - 1982
Regional Transportation Authority 1976 - 1981
Booz, Allen & Hamilton 1975 - 1976
Skills
P&L Responsibility, Product Development, Program Management, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Sales, Illustrator, Customer Service
Education
Carthage College 1972 — 1975
BS, Geography
Regional Transportation Authority April 2012 - Present
Grayslake Fire Department July 2011 - Present
Lake County Zoning Board Of Appeals August 2003 - Present
Grayslake Chamber Of Commerce January 2002 - Present
Lake County Farm Bureau March 1998 - Present
Medleys In Motion October 1996 - Present
Skills
Economic Development, Policy, Strategic Planning
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1993 — 1997
BA, Government Adminstration/Public Relations
Columbia College Chicago 1993 — 1997
BA, Government Adminstration/Public Relations
Illinois Municipal League/Northwest Municipal Conference 1994 — 1996
Northwest Municipal Conference Trustee Institute
University of Illinois at Chicago June 2014 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority May 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Public Speaking, Health Literacy, Healthcare, Professional Services, Communication, Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Leadership, Harmony, Research, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Bowling
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, Public Health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2013
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Public Affairs Consultant May 2015 - Present
Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly October 2013 - January 2015
Howard Brown Health Center May 2012 - March 2013
Self-Employed June 2011 - May 2012
Regional Transportation Authority May 2008 - March 2011
Illinois House of Representatives Republican Staff August 2001 - May 2008
Skills
Local Government, Policy, Analysis, Transportation, Rail, Intermodal, Funding, Government Relations, Legislation, Government Liaison, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy, Writing, Strategic Planning, Research, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Community Relations, Fundraising, Media Relations, Government Affairs, Marketing Communications, HIV, HIV prevention, sexually transmitted, FQHC, federall qualified..., LGBT rights, LGBT community, Ryan White Care Act, Legislative Relations, Politics, Public Affairs, Proposal Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Nonprofits, Political Consulting, Legislative Research, Governmental Affairs, Coalitions, State Government, Crisis Communications, Political Communication, Constituent Services, Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Administration and Public Affairs
Illinois Wesleyan University 1997 — 2001
B.A., Public Relations
Corpus Christi Independent School District Transportation September 2013 - Present
Sinton ISD September 2012 - August 2013
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority October 2007 - September 2012
PGM Enterprises August 2002 - October 2010
Regional Transportation Authority April 2007 - May 2008
Regional Transportation Authority May 1998 - October 2007
Para transit February 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Team Building, Coaching, Leadership, Management, Transportation, Project Planning, Purchasing, Government, Customer Service, Budget, Policy, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Training, Public Speaking, Contract Management, Public Transport, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Program Management, Transportation Planning, Process Improvement, Change Management, Human Resources, Outlook, Analysis, Logistics
Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce 2009 — 2011
MBA, Management, 3.2
Texas A&M Corpus Christi 2005 — 2008
BBA, Business Management, 3.2
Del Mar College 2000 — 2003
AS, Social Work and Liberal Arts
Regional Transportation Authority May 2011 - Present
Lee County January 2002 - May 2011
Interurban Transit Partnership October 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Community Outreach, Land Use Planning, Government, GIS, General Public, ArcGIS, Public Policy, Land Use, Local Government, Public Transport, Sustainability, Research, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Transit-oriented..., Grant Writing, Project Planning, Policy, Program Management, Transportation, Project Management, Staff Management, Regional Planning, Public Administration, Site Plans, Analysis, Public Participation, Strategic Planning, Community Engagement, Geography, Qualitative Research, Spatial Analysis, ESRI
Education
Grand Valley State University 1999 — 2001
BA, Geography / Urban and Regional Planning
Calvin College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
MTA Bridges and Tunnels May 2014 - Present
State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority January 2012 - May 2014
Women's Transportation Seminar 2007 - 2014
New York City Transit July 2000 - January 2012
Manhattan College 2010 - 2010
Cambridge Systematics October 1994 - June 2000
Regional Transportation Authority June 1993 - October 1994
Skills
Team Building, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Transportation Planning, Performance Measurement, Project Planning, Public Transport, Policy, Government, Strategy, Data Analysis, Organizational..., Business Process..., Urban Planning, Policy Analysis, Staff Development, Leadership, Project Management, Process Improvement, Rail, Public Policy, Management Consulting, Sustainability, Proposal Writing, Feasibility Studies, General Public
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SB, Civil Engineering, Economics
Northwestern University
MST, Transportation
Goodwill Industries of Central Texas July 2013 - Present
First Transit February 2003 - April 2013
EL Metro January 1997 - February 2003
El Metro January 1997 - February 1999
Regional Transportation Authority May 1986 - January 1997
Skills
Transportation, Transportation..., Public Transport, Fleet Management, Trucking, Operations Management, Freight, Transportation Planning, Dispatching, DOT regulations, Truckload, Contract Management, Budgets, Management, Team Building, Training, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Program Management
Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management
Del Mar College 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 1989 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Del Mar College 1986 — 1989
Business Administration and Management, General
Evergreen Industrial Services October 2014 - Present
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. August 2013 - October 2013
Sam Kane October 2011 - August 2013
Schwing Diesel Serive July 2010 - November 2010
QCI Marine Offshore November 2008 - September 2009
Bradley's inc August 2007 - August 2008
Regional Transportation Authority September 2006 - February 2007
Performance Energy Services, LLC July 2006 - September 2006
Gulf Copper April 2006 - June 2006
US Navy January 1995 - April 2006
Skills
Diesel Generators, Power Generation, Thermal Power Plant, Nuclear Power Plants, Value Stream Mapping, Physical Security, Riggers, TWIC Card, Class B CDL, Forklift Operator, Skid Steer, Communication, Writing, Listening to customers, Mechanical Aptitude, Operating Systems, Air Compressors, Gas Turbines, PLC, Organizational...
Education
Ashford University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Organizational Management
Vincennes University 2003 — 2005
Associate of Science (AS), General Studies
Telecommunication Arts and Technology 1990 — 1993
High School, Radio and Television
U.S. Cellular December 2013 - Present
Forum Analytics February 2013 - October 2013
Forum Analytics July 2011 - February 2013
NAVTEQ February 2011 - July 2011
Regional Transportation Authority June 2010 - February 2011
University of Illinois @ Chicago: Dept. of Health & Disability January 2010 - September 2010
Village of Schaumburg May 2010 - June 2010
Weston Solutions Inc. October 2009 - March 2010
State of Kansas January 2008 - September 2008
Village of Schaumburg May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Alteryx, Alteryx Server, ArcGIS, Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Modeling, ArcGIS Server, Google Earth, Geomatics, ESRI, Urban Planning, ArcMap, SPSS, Maptitude, Telecommunications..., Spatial Databases, Cartography, Spatial Data Management, Land Use, Data Collection, Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Planning, Retail Site Selection, Land Use Planning, Transportation Planning, Data Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2011
Masters, Urban Planning, Geospatial Analytics
The University of Kansas 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Environmental Studies
St. Viator High School 2000 — 2004
Underwriters Labortories Inc May 2015 - May 2015
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance October 2013 - February 2015
Regional Transportation Authority May 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Palisade @risk, Finance, Time Management
Education
Illinois State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General; Minor in Economics, Senior
Elgin Community College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), 3.5
Volunteer May 1998 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority October 1991 - May 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Fundraising
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1976 — 1978
SM, Transportation
Princeton University 1971 — 1976
BSE, Engineering
Ravinia Festival September 2014 - Present
APAC Customer Services April 2012 - September 2014
APAC Customer Services July 2010 - April 2012
Regional Transportation Authority January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Accounting, Procure-to-Pay, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, CPA, CRM, SAP, Lawson General Ledger, General Ledger, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Finance, Analysis, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Fixed Assets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GAAP, Accruals, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Bookkeeping, Essbase, Year-end Close, Spreadsheets, Monthly Close, Ad Hoc Reporting, Monthly Closing
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Regional Transportation Authority November 2011 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority January 2007 - October 2011
Aon Risk Services September 2001 - February 2006
Office Concepts June 2000 - July 2001
Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers July 1996 - May 1999
Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers June 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Cost, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Government, General Ledger, Internet, Keyboards, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Non-profits, Social Networking, Organization, PostgreSQL, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Transportation, Writing, Windows, Great Plains Software, Outlook, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Mississippi 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Accountancy; MS, Accounting
University of Mississippi 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
Wayne County Airport Authority May 2012 - Present
Motor City NYE L.L.C. November 2013 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority January 2011 - May 2012
Chapman and Cutler LLP September 2008 - January 2011
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing May 2008 - September 2008
City of Chicago January 2008 - May 2008
US Army December 1999 - July 2005
Skills
Ethics, Municipal Law, Public Finance, Government, Governance, Administration, Legislative Research, Equal Opportunities, Grants, Freedom Of Information, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Legislation, Policy, Employment Law, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, System Administration, Policy Analysis, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Mediation, Licensing, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
University of Michigan 2001 — 2004
BA, Political Science
Washtenaw Community College 1999 — 2000
Certificate, Business Sales and Marketing
Regional Transportation Authority December 2009 - Present
Association for Commuter Transportation 1997 - December 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2005 - June 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago November 2001 - August 2005
Pace August 1996 - November 2001
Skills
Research, Program Management, Analysis, Project Management, Public Speaking, Performance Management, Budgets, Data Analysis
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1999 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Illinois State University 1991 — 1993
Master of Science (M.S.)
Truman State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Impact Networking, LLC September 2014 - Present
Agility Networks June 2006 - September 2014
Blend Networks June 2004 - May 2006
Regional Transportation Authority January 2002 - March 2004
Skills
LAN-WAN, Microsoft Exchange, WAN, VMware Infrastructure, Active Directory, Backup Exec, Project Management, Windows, Servers, Managed Services, Hardware, VMware ESX, VMware, Cisco Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Windows Server, Storage Area Networks, Security, Management, Virtualization, DNS, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networking, Data Center, Routers, Troubleshooting, Network Security, Firewalls, Networking, Microsoft Technologies, VPN, Hyper-V, IIS, System Administration
Education
DeVry University 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications Management
Harper College 1992 — 1994
Associates of Science, Business Management
Clearspan Strategic, LLC June 2014 - Present
City Club of Chicago January 1990 - Present
Jayne Thompson & Assoc., Ltd. May 2002 - May 2014
The Dilenschneider Group, Inc. September 2000 - April 2002
WMAQ-AM March 1999 - August 2000
Regional Transportation Authority September 1995 - March 1999
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners December 1991 - January 1995
Chicago Public Radio 1986 - 1995
Cook County GOP 1985 - 1987
Skills
execution, Analysis, Writing, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Politics, Public Policy, Social Media, Reputation Management, Crisis Management, Strategy, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Community Development, Editing, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Coalitions, International Relations, Policy, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Governmental Affairs, Litigation, Economic Development, Spokesperson, Political Science, State Government, Local Government, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Communications, Commercial Litigation, Volunteer Management, Fundraising
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1991 — 1993
law
Georgetown University 1977 — 1977
A.B., philosophy and economics
Regional Transportation Authority May 1987 - January 2011
Skills
Customer Service
Education
Del Mar College 1977 — 1978
Navy Pier Inc. August 2013 - Present
Chicago Housing Authority September 2008 - March 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation 2007 - 2007
D'Escoto, Inc. 2001 - 2007
Chicago Public Schools 1999 - 2001
City of Chicago 1997 - 1999
Regional Transportation Authority 1995 - 1997
University of Chicago Hospitals 1993 - 1995
Skills
Procurement, Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Government Procurement, Leadership, Analysis, Budgets, Negotiation, Supply Management, Supplier Diversity, Policy, Change Management, Construction, Operations Management, Vendor Management, Facilities Management, Government, Supply Chain Management, E-procurement, Spend Analysis, Compliance, Administration, Problem Solving, Planning and Development, Contract Negotiation
Education
DePaul University
Certificate - Purchasing and Supply Management
DeVry University Keller Graduate School
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
School Sisters of Notre Dame 2011 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority November 2011 - June 2013
Dominican Shrine of Saint Jude April 2009 - January 2011
Mad Dog Marketing March 1998 - January 2009
J. Walter Thompson Specialized Communications March 1992 - February 1998
Skills
Press Releases, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Direct Mail, Social Media, Brochures, Art Direction, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Event Management, Strategy, Brand Management, Creative Direction
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts degree, Design
Regional Transportation Authority June 2009 - Present
TranSystems December 2007 - June 2009
Chicago Transit Authority April 2002 - December 2007
Chicago Transit Authority April 2007 - November 2007
Chicago Transit Authority May 2000 - April 2002
Chicago Transit Authority January 1997 - May 2000
City of Chicago - Department of Environment 1992 - 1997
Openlands Project 1989 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Planning, Research, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Transportation, Team Building
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1988
Master Urban Planning
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, History
St. Ignatius College Prep 1977 — 1981
Regional Transportation Authority June 2010 - Present
Norwood Builders, Inc. June 2004 - June 2010
Meyers Group August 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Entitlements, Redevelopment, Residential Homes, Mixed-use, Transportation Planning, Local Government, Economic Development, Community Development, Real Estate Development, Sustainability, Feasibility Studies, Urban Design, Project Planning, Land Use, Public Policy, Policy, Historic Preservation, Environmental Planning, Sustainable Development, Transit-oriented..., Environmental Awareness
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2010
Environmental Management/Sustainable Enterprise, Sustainable Enterprise
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2004
Masters Degree, Urban Planning and Policy / Real Estate Development
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Urban Planning
Illinois Department of Transportation September 2015 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority June 2012 - Present
Metra July 2007 - June 2012
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1997 — 2000
MPA, Master of Public Administration
Eastern Illinois University 1991 — 1995
Business Administration and Management
Regional Transportation Authority August 2012 - Present
CTA August 2008 - August 2012
Fioretti, Lower & Carbonara January 2007 - August 2008
Kane & Carbonara September 2001 - December 2006
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1999 — 2002
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
BA, Political Science, Speech Communications
City of Richfield December 2014 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority April 2013 - November 2014
Regional Transportation Authority January 2009 - April 2013
City of St. Charles August 2008 - January 2009
City of St. Charles June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Government, Budgets, Local Government, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Excel, Grants, Writing, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Analysis
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2008
Master of Public Administration, Fiscal Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Regional Transportation Authority August 2010 - Present
Chicago Transit Authority 1995 - February 2012
Chicago Transit Authority August 1983 - August 1995
Skills
Public Transport, Rail, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, Transit-oriented..., Transportation, Light Rail, Transportation..., Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Railway, Traffic Engineering, Road Traffic, Feasibility Studies
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MS, Civil Engineering
United Airlines 2011 - Present
United Airlines 2009 - 2011
United Airlines 2005 - 2009
United Airlines 2003 - 2005
United Airlines 2001 - 2003
United Airlines 2000 - 2001
United Airlines 1999 - 2000
United Airlines 1997 - 1999
United Airlines 1995 - 1997
Regional Transportation Authority 1987 - 1995
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Project Management, Market Research, Spanish, Network Design, Airlines, Aviation, Airports, Pricing, Commercial Aviation, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Analysis, Program Management, Forecasting, Training, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Start-ups
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts, Transportation
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Geography and History
Regional Transportation Authority September 2008 - Present
Harrington College of Design February 2008 - September 2008
Chicago Transit Authority December 2001 - February 2008
City and County of Denver August 2000 - August 2001
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1999 — 2001
MUD, Urban Design
University of Colorado Denver 1999 — 2001
MURP, Urban & Regional Planning
Miami University 1993 — 1997
BA, Urban & Regional Planning
Guaranteed Rate December 2013 - Present
National Futures Association January 2013 - December 2013
Regional Transportation Authority December 2005 - January 2013
Rush University Medical Center May 2000 - November 2005
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority November 1998 - March 2000
Liberty Federal Bank October 1996 - October 1998
Seaway Bank and Trust Company May 1995 - October 1996
Skills
Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Risk Assessment, Microsoft Office, Financial Audits, Ethics, IT Audit, Healthcare Audit, Bank Auditor, Certified Internal..., Fraud Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Fraud, Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2002 — 2004
M.B.A, General Management
University of Illinois 1989 — 1994
B.S. Degree, Accountancy
Lindblom Technical High School 1985 — 1989
Diploma
Regional Transportation Authority June 2012 - Present
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy January 2010 - June 2012
Advanced Concepts Chicago, IL January 2002 - June 2012
Accenture January 2007 - February 2009
Motorola June 1998 - January 2002
The Customer Group 2000 - 2002
Motorola June 1987 - June 1998
Skills
Program Management, Wireless, Call Center, Application Development, Customer Relations, Product Development, Engineering, Operations Management, Outsourcing, Business Strategy, Strategy, Call Centers, Integration, Management, Customer Service, Software Development, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1995 — 1997
Masters of Business Administration, Finance, Strategy
University of Illinois at Chicago 1989 — 1991
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago 1982 — 1987
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Academy Securities August 2012 - Present
Illinois Local Government Advisory Board January 2011 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority 1987 - Present
City Club of Chicago 1985 - 2014
Blaylock Robert Van, LLC April 2011 - August 2012
Jesup & Lamont February 2010 - August 2010
Public Finance June 2009 - January 2010
KeyBanc Capital Markets July 2006 - July 2008
Oppenheimer & Co. July 2005 - August 2006
First Albany Capital 1998 - 2004
Skills
Hedge Funds, Equities, Private Equity, Portfolio Management, Alternative Investments, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Public Finance, Investment Management, Corporate Governance, Funding, Financial Analysis, Structured Finance, Venture Capital, Finance, Mutual Funds, Government, Financial Services, Bloomberg, Financial Advisory, Cash Management, Strategic Financial..., Project Finance, Investor Relations, Trading, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Strategies, Leadership, Investments, Investment Banking, Securities, Management, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Management, Public Management, Finance, Marketing
Wabash College
AB, Political Science
madison high school
Regional Transportation Authority November 2012 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority March 2000 - November 2012
ARCADIS May 1994 - March 2000
Clean Air Engineering May 1991 - May 1994
Skills
Transportation Planning, Public Transport, Transportation, Rail, Government, Traffic Engineering, Program Management, Project Planning, Urban Planning, Policy, Transportation..., Analysis, Policy Analysis, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Leadership, Engineering, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Risk Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Sustainability
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2000 — 2003
MBA, Project Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 1987 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Colegio de San Juan de Letran 1980 — 1984
High School
Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) July 2015 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority January 2008 - July 2015
Regional Transportation Authority February 2004 - December 2007
Nestle USA January 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Project Management, Program Management, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Transportation Planning, Training, Process Improvement, Transportation, Testing, Government, Budgets, Contract Management, Software Development, Analysis, Management, Policy, PMP
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
Industrial Engineering, BS
Village of Schaumburg August 2013 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority May 2009 - July 2013
GE Transportation 2000 - 2008
CheckFree 1995 - 2000
Skills
Customer Relations, ACD, Microsoft Office, Oracle, JD Edwards, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Excel, Access, Network Administration, Process Improvement, Leadership, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Purchasing, Budgets, Project Management, Team Leadership
Education
Delhi University 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 4.0
Women's Polytechnics, India 1970 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Commercial Arts, 4.5
Regional Transportation Authority February 2009 - Present
Career Education Corporation
Ford Motor Company 1986 - 1996
Skills
B2B, Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics/Marketing
Regional Transportation Authority July 2012 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority March 2007 - Present
AT&T October 2005 - March 2007
AMC Networks January 2002 - March 2005
UBS Global Asset Management March 1998 - August 2001
Amtrak August 1992 - March 1998
Skills
Planning, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Transportation, PowerPoint, Administration, Scheduling, Teamwork, Project Coordination, Administrative Support, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Training, Microsoft Excel, System Administration, Project Management, Government, Microsoft Word, Procurement, Policy
Education
Governors State University 2011 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration
Governors State University 2008 — 2010
MPA, Public Administration
Governors State University 2006 — 2008
Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor: Business Administration
DePaul University
N/A
John McCabe & Associates, Ltd. ConsultantGEO Care2011 - 2013
Illinois Probation and Court Services Association 1993 - 2013
First Health Services 1986 - 1992
Regional Transportation Authority 1986 - 1992
Illinois House of Representatives 1976 - 1980
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Policy, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Legislation, Fundraising, Government, Leadership, Legal Research, Mediation, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Coalitions
Education
St. Ignatius High School 1966 — 1970
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
The Illinois Attorney General's Office June 1996 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority 1991 - 1996
Skills
Research, Fundraising, Facebook, Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Training, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Nonprofits
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1985 — 1990
English
Regional Transportation Authority August 1999 - Present
Pace Suburban Bus 1998 - 1999
Chicago Area Transportation Study 1994 - 1997
Skills
Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Land Use Planning, GIS, Government, Land Use, ArcGIS, Policy, Local Government, Sustainability, Analysis, Transportation
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1991
B.A., Urban Planning
Welsh Planning 2000 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority February 2011 - July 2015
Welsh Planning October 1989 - February 2011
U.S. Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration January 1981 - October 1988
US DOT 1981 - 1988
Chicago Transit Authority November 1974 - December 1980
Skills
Government, Grants, Sustainability, Event Planning, Team Leadership, System Administration, Community Outreach, Transportation, Nonprofits, Program Management, Project Management, Program Development, Project Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Policy, Public Transport, Management, Local Government, Urban Planning, Economic Development
Education
University of Chicago 1971 — 1972
MA
Trinity University-Washington 1967 — 1971
AB
Albertus Magnus High School 1963 — 1967
High School
Regional Transportation Authority January 2014 - Present
Chicago Transit Authority March 2012 - January 2014
Chicago Transit Authority March 2005 - March 2012
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Procurement, Proposal Writing, Purchasing, Negotiation, Editing, RFP, Public Transport, Rail, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Professional Services, Vendor Management
Education
DePaul University 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Negotiation Skills
Moraine Valley Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Regional Transportation Authority 2015 - Present
South Shore Harbor Marina Association 2013 - Present
University of New Orleans 2012 - Present
IPS Corp 1993 - Present
Herrera Trust Fund September 1965 - Present
club LAX 2010 - 2013
Ford Motor Credit Company 1988 - 1993
Skills
Team Building, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Budgets, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Executive Management, Management Consulting, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Management, Small Business, Leadership, Customer Service
Education
University of New Orleans 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Rummel
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. September 2005 - October 2014
Regional Transportation Authority February 2009 - August 2009
O'Neill Properties September 2004 - September 2005
NAVTEQ June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Transportation Planning, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Urban Planning, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, ArcCatalog, Google Earth, GIS, KML, Traffic Studies, Land Use Planning, Collaboration, Community Development, Grant Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Infraworks, Job Estimating, Budget Estimating, Miovision Traffic Data..., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Site Plans, Zoning, Traffic Engineering, Land Use
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Urban Planning
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2004
B.A. Department of Geography, Geographic Information Systems & Urban Studies
Marcus Hotels & Resorts August 2013 - Present
Marcus Hotels & Resorts January 2010 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority August 2007 - May 2009
The Madison Daily Leader June 2008 - August 2008
La Roca October 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Hotel Administration, Staff Supervision, Hotels, Management, Event Planning
Education
Moody Bible Institute 2006 — 2009
B.A., Communications, Print Emphasis
EJM Engineering December 2010 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority 1985 - 2010
Skills
Public Transport, Transportation Planning, Government, Transportation..., Land Use Planning, Transit-oriented..., Transport Modelling, Transportation, Urban Planning, Regional Planning
Education
Kalamazoo College
B.A., Economics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A., Economics
Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) May 2014 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority January 2014 - May 2014
Chicago Transit Authority 2006 - 2013
Chicago Transit Authority 2000 - 2006
Chicago Transit Authority 1998 - 2000
Chicago Transit Authority 1989 - 1998
Skills
Transportation, Operations Management, Budgets, Purchasing, Team Building, Process Improvement, Policy, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Contract Management, Program Management, Procurement, Management, Leadership, Government, Project Management, Logistics, Change Management, Employee Relations, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Public Transport, Training, Inventory Management, Transportation Planning, Transportation..., Rail, Supply Chain Management, Supervisory Skills, Fleet Management, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Cost Control, Internal Controls, Operational Efficiency, Vendor Relationships, Web Services, Monitoring Performance, Forecasting, New Product..., Program Administration, Employee Recognition, Order Management, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Office, Light Rail, Business Analysis
Education
DePaul University
Professional in Human Resources Certificate
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Concentration in Operations
Regional Transportation Authority June 2013 - Present
US Navy July 2011 - Present
United States Marine Corps January 2010 - June 2011
United States Marine Corps June 2008 - September 2009
United States Marine Corps May 2006 - May 2008
US Navy May 2001 - May 2004
United States Marine Corps January 1996 - April 2001
Skills
Military Operations, Operational Planning, Helicopters, Military, DoD, Security Clearance, National Security, Weapons, Command, Military Experience, Aviation, Navy, Leadership, Aircraft, Military Training, Piloting, Logistics, Defense, Flight Safety, Tactics, Program Management, Flights, Project Planning, Helicopter Operations, Military Aviation, Training, Organizational..., Force Protection, Special Operations, Top Secret, Intelligence Analysis, Combat, Military Logistics, Security, Afghanistan, Counterinsurgency, Interagency Coordination, Information Assurance, Readiness, Exercises, Army, Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Marine Corps, Government Contracting, Command & Control, Air Force, C4ISR, Joint Military...
Education
Texas A&M University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Chicago Transit Authority December 1998 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority March 2006 - April 2007
Broker Risk Placement Service, Inc December 1997 - November 1998
Moy and Lesser, Berkeley, CA October 1982 - August 1996
Law Offices of Jerome Sapiro, Jr. 1980 - 1982
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1976 — 1979
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of Chicago
MST, Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Illinois
BA, Sociology and Psychology
Wasatch Front Regional Council July 2010 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority 2004 - 2010
Mayer Brown 1999 - 2003
Skills
Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Land Use, Regional Planning, Zoning, Public Policy, Community Development, Local Government, General Public, Comprehensive Planning, Public Transport, Policy Analysis, Transit-oriented..., Sustainability, Redevelopment, Environmental Planning, Government, Urban Design, Placemaking, Transportation, Policy
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
270 Strategies January 2015 - Present
ID Media January 2014 - January 2015
Chicago International Social Change Film Festival June 2013 - October 2013
Regional Transportation Authority July 2013 - September 2013
Democratic National Committee January 2012 - December 2012
Center for American Progress June 2012 - August 2012
Obama for America December 2011 - June 2012
Student Leadership Institute May 2011 - June 2012
DePaul University September 2010 - June 2012
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) March 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Sustainability, Corporate Social..., Sustainability Strategy, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Philanthropy, Crisis Communications, Progressive Thinking, Feminism, Feminist Theory, LGBT rights, Violence Against Women, Gender Equality, Minority Rights, Democratization, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Politics, Facebook, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Editing, Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Cision, Event Management, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Fundraising, Grassroots
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising
Georgetown University 2012 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Communication
Regional Transportation Authority July 2010 - Present
TranSystems (formerly Multisystems) August 1998 - July 2010
Multisystems 1998 - 2001
USF Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) 1992 - 1998
Shared Ride Program (Philadelphia) 1990 - 1992
Regional Public Transportation Authority (Phoenix) 1986 - 1990
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital/Hallmark Health 1983 - 1986
Indiana University Institute for Urban Transportation 1978 - 1981
Skills
Transportation, Program Management, Policy, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Contract Management, Government, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Transportation Planning, Public Transport, Project Management, Logistics, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Team Building
Education
University of South Florida 1992 — 1998
ABD, Applied Anthropology
Boston University Questrom School of Business 1982 — 1984
MBA, Health Care Management
Indiana University Bloomington 1980 — 1983
MPA, SPEA
Indiana University Bloomington 1974 — 1978
BA, Journalism & Geography
Galvotec Corrision Services November 2005 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority December 1991 - August 2005
Earl F. Wyman- Master Blacksmith and Wheelwright 1984 - 1989
Skills
Arc Welding, TIG welding, Industrial Blacksmithing, Metalworking, Metal Fabrication, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Forging using 2B Nazel...
Education
Tulane University 1987 — 1991
Advanced metal sculpture (metal casting and forging)
University of New Orleans
Regional Transportation Authority January 2013 - Present
Chicago Transit Authority July 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Transit Authority 2011 - July 2012
Chicago Transit Authority 2005 - 2011
Education
DePaul University College of Law
DePaul University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Sikorsky Aircraft September 2010 - Present
BAE Systems September 2010 - Present
Regional Transportation Authority September 1992 - September 2010
Skills
Advanced Office..., Secretarial Training I, •Apple or Macintosh..., •Database Software..., •Data Entry Terminal..., •Email Software..., •Internet Browser..., •Peripheral Devices..., •Presentation Software..., •Spreadsheet Software..., •Word Processing...
Education
Mary Carroll High School 1976 — 1978
High School Diploma, Basics
Del Mar College
Basics, No degree
Command Center 2011 - Present
Corpus Chrsiti November 2012 - November 2012
Regional Transportation Authority December 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Truck Driving, Direct Patient Care, Customer Service, animal care, Housekeeping, door to door sales
Education
Del Mar College 1999 — 1999
Adult Learning, Real Estate Development
Roy Miller High 1972 — 1973
basic studies, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates