Raphael Ray Alfred

About Raphael Ray Alfred

As a transit and fleet executive with over 22 years of experience, I have led large-scale operational teams, modernized fleet maintenance programs, and successfully implemented strategic initiatives across both public and private sectors. Currently serving as Assistant Chief Fleet Officer, Bus at WMATA, I oversee fleet modernization, maintenance performance, and workforce strategies for one of the largest transit bus fleets in the country.In addition to my transit leadership experience, I have over a decade of hands-on experience in sound engineering and stage management, working with small and mid-sized musical acts and venues to deliver seamless live events. This unique blend of operational leadership and technical production expertise allows me to support clients across both transportation logistics and event production management.Whether guiding a transit agency through fleet modernization, advising on operational improvements, or supporting venues and performers with live event production, I bring a solutions-oriented mindset grounded in real-world experience.Key areas of expertise include:* Fleet modernization, including electric and zero-emission vehicle transition planning* Capital planning and long-term asset management* Union workforce management and change leadership* Operational process improvement and performance management* Technology integration for maintenance and fleet operations* Live event production, including sound engineering and stage managementI am passionate about collaborating with industry peers to share insights, explore innovative solutions, and advance operational excellence across transit, logistics, fleet management, and live event production sectors.#FleetManagement #TransitLeadership #OperationsExcellence #WorkforceDevelopment #LiveEventProduction #SoundEngineering #StageManagement

Experience

1. Chief, Special Project Management Oversight

   Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

   Mar 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Business Management

  1996 — 1998

• George Mason University

  Graduate Certificate, Transportation Policy

  2008 — 2009

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, Marketing

  2004 — 2006

• University of North Florida - College of Business Administration

  BBA, Management

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Training
• Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Process Scheduler
• Performance Management
• Government
• Human Resources
• Analysis
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Business Analysis
• Leadership
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Rail
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Public Transport
• Budgets
• Transportation Planning
• Strategy
• Coaching
• Transportation Management
• Vendor Management
• Transportation
• Railway
• Fleet Management
• Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Organizational Development