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Deputy Chief Executive Officer @Los Angeles Metro
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Chief Executive Officer @Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles, CA, US
LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY • Provides daily support and oversight of long-term planning and build-out of the transportation system• Responsible for Metro\'s public-private partnership initiatives• Oversees Metro\'s Audit Services Department
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Architectural Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Civil Engineering
ABOUT SHARON GOOKIN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:An innovative and collaborative leader in the transportation industry, with proven expertise driving major infrastructure projects nationwide using alternative delivery methods, including the Public-Private Partnership (P3) and Design-Build (DB) execution models. Effective at fostering an inclusive environment and advancing career development opportunities for women and minorities in the industry. Experience touches all aspects of project development and execution, from environmental clearance through construction phases, including acting as an owner representative on a program management contract in San Bernardino County. Recognized for providing gold-standard transformational leadership to drive the successful execution of several complex construction projects. LEADERSHIP IMPACT:• Strategic Partnerships: Effectively advanced a multi-year multibillion-dollar transit project and maintained positive client partnerships while managing and successfully resolving significant DB Contract change orders• Project Execution Leadership: Progressed an unsolicited procurement from development to reality; successfully opening the new 495 Express Lanes one month ahead of schedule• Strong Technical Knowledge: Previously served as the Chief Engineer for Fluor\'s Infrastructure Business Line and has coauthored multiple technical publications• Industry Engagement: Supports the development of the next generation of engineering talent as an active member of the Cal Poly SLO, Architectural Engineering Department, Advisory Board COMPETENCIES:Strategic Planning | Project Management | Talent Development | Stakeholder Engagement | Engineering Management | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Customer Satisfaction | Risk Mitigation | Change Management | Contract Negotiation
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