BRELAND STEIB
New Orleans
Summary
Transit professional with 13+ years of experience supporting service planning, operational strategy, project management, and multi-agency coordination across major metropolitan systems. Skilled in advancing transit initiatives, evaluating service performance, developing corridor strategies, and supporting capital and mobility projects. Experienced in preparing technical reports, managing complex work programs, coordinating with consultants and government partners, and aligning projects with long-range transportation and mobility plans. Brings deep familiarity with New Orleans RTA, its operational environment, community needs, and strategic mobility priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager / Safety
Kerrville Bus Company
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led operational and safety programs supporting regional transit services while coordinating with internal departments, consultants, and regulatory partners.
- Directed multi-phase operational projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and organizational goals.
- Conducted performance reviews, incident analyses, and operational assessments to support service improvement strategies.
- Developed and implemented policies consistent with DOT and ADA requirements, supporting long-range compliance planning.
- Collaborated with leadership and external partners on service quality, operational readiness, and system performance.
Motorcoach Operator
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured full compliance with federal and state transportation regulations.
- Documented operational issues and contributed data used for service evaluation and planning adjustments.
- Provided frontline insights into route performance, passenger needs, and operational constraints.
Street Supervisor
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Directed daily field operations and served as a liaison between transit operations, city departments, emergency responders, and community stakeholders.
- Managed 75+ operators and coordinated responses to daily service incidents, informing service reliability and planning decisions.
- Conducted investigations into service disruptions, ADA-related events, and operational issues; produced reports supporting corrective actions and policy updates.
- Worked with planning, dispatch, and leadership to improve on-time performance, route efficiency, and service delivery.
- Supported development of corridor strategies, detour plans, and service adjustments.
- Provided operational data and insights used in long-range planning and capital project discussions.
Bus Operator
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered safe, reliable service while documenting incidents and customer concerns used for service evaluation and planning analysis.
- Supported ADA accommodations and contributed frontline insights into route performance and passenger needs.
Operations Manager
Kroger Marketplace
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed 60–100 employees and coordinated with local agencies on safety, compliance, and community engagement.
- Led operational improvement initiatives requiring data analysis, scheduling, and cross-department coordination.
Assistant General Manager
Extended Stay Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed operations, staff performance, and compliance with local regulations.
- Resolved complex customer and workforce issues requiring diplomacy and strategic communication.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Advance EMT,EMT -
National EMS Academy (NEMSA)
Lafayette, LAAssociate of Science - Fire Fighter
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2022
Skills
- Transit Planning
- Service Evaluation
- Corridor Development
- Project & Program Management
- Budget & Schedule Oversight
- Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Support
- Transit Priority Corridors
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Transit Asset Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Data Interpretation
- Operational Analysis
- Grant Writing
- Funding Strategy
- Technical Documentation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Intergovernmental Coordination
- Public Communication
- Presentations
- Policy Interpretation
- ADA/DOT Compliance
- Safety Standards
- Operational Readiness
Certification
- National Transit Institute (NTI) — Assault Awareness and Prevention for Transit Operators (Train the Trainer), 2026
- NTI (Transit Management, ADA, Safety)
- TSI Fatigue Training
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Timeline
Operations Manager / Safety
Kerrville Bus Company
01.2023 - 01.2024
Motorcoach Operator
01.2022 - 01.2023
Street Supervisor
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bus Operator
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2015 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
Kroger Marketplace
01.2012 - 01.2014
Assistant General Manager
Extended Stay Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Advance EMT,EMT -
National EMS Academy (NEMSA)
Associate of Science - Fire Fighter
Houston Community College