JOSEPH R. MADISON II Columbia, MD 21046 | 256-479-8878 | jmad1906@gmail.com

Skilled professional with a Bachelor’s in Finance, Six Sigma Lean training and Project Management experience. Proficient in coordinating and managing major internal and external projects as well as problem solving and follow through capabilities. Proven ability to manage, motivate and build cohesive teams that achieve results.

Work Experience

Project Planning Associate II Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD

2015- Present Coordinate, organize and manage large internal and external projects and conferences. Developed strategies to successfully meet the monthly revenue objectives. Developed technical plans for the Planning Commission in order to strengthen community relations. Customized Budgeting and Finance Computer Applications for project managers. Researched, tested and developed approaches that identified resources for new business opportunities. Efficiently streamlined data that was collected to analyze current and future reports that will ensure the goals are met. Direct liaison with community leaders, elected officials, and government agencies Conducted site plan review, legislative hearing, and civic meetings

Project Planning Specialist III, Montgomery County DOT, Gaithersburg, MD

2012 – 2015

Research, review and draft requests for proposals Review, analyze and understand clients’/prospects business to determine needs. Prepare reports based on research data to illustrate the maximum number necessary to achieve operational goals Managed, steered, directed leadership towards strategic planning goals for clients Directed strategic planning initiatives in an effective, innovative manner that cohesively aligns the visions of several

departments into one single unity factor. Analyzed data to prepare portfolios for new and existing plans using charts and graphs. Self-generation of new ideas and closing existing projects. Assist management in achieving budget targets and expected team objectives.

Planner/Grant Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration, Baltimore, MD

2008-2012

Grant Management: Managed development of Federal funding programs for Multiple Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS)

Developed and maintained a comprehensive database including detailed transit project information ARRA: Provided Concurrence Letters, reviewed or denied expenditure requests, provided oversight and compliance for

procurement processes, reviewed BID packages, RFP’s and quotes for funds allocation Fiscal Analysis: Researched, recommended and documented the justification for inclusion/exclusion of over $20 million

transportation projects in the MDOT capital programs as well as coordinated, developed and maintained a comprehensive data source including detailed project information

Provided technical assistance with interpretation of Federal and State regulations for facility construction projects including Transit Transfer Center for Washington County

Project Manager Baltimore City Department of Transportation, Baltimore, MD 2006-2008

Project Management: Managed over $15 million in capital projects. Reviewed transportation capital contracts ensuring that each scope of work met the budgetary expectations

Freight Logistics: Spearheaded task force comprised of state and local agencies, residents, community leaders, and business owners in order to direct the city’s efforts regarding freight transport

Urban Design and Architectural Review Plan: Attended meetings in order to ensure applicants addressed pedestrian and vehicular circulation concerns, project parking requirements, ingress and egress issues, and other related issues

Street Closing Requests: Reviewed requests to ensure that street closings prevent adverse impacts to right-of-way and abutting properties as well as ensuring that closing didn’t adversely impact traffic circulation

Planning Commission: Presented long and short term development projects to the Planning Commission, prepared written summaries and reports of developmental projects scheduled for groundbreaking

Education & Credentials

Morgan State University Institute of Architecture & Planning, Baltimore, MD In ProcessMasters in City and Regional Planning, ABT

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Normal, AL May 2000Bachelor of Science in Finance

Exceptional references provided at time of meeting