Akiya N. Simms
I’m thrilled to invite you to explore my work, skills and professional experience, and get to know a bit more about me. A born go-getter. I give 100% to every new project I take on. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge is a great way to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out challenges in the professional realm as well as in my personal life. Take a moment to look around, and contact me directly to learn more.
Professional Outlook
I approach each challenge with the same enthusiasm, desire to learn, and positive attitude you would expect to find in any star of the industry.
Personal Profile
A high-performance business administration professional, currently specializing in Enterprise Sustainability and Risk Management for airport programs and projects, including the material formulation of contract risk analysis data encompassing corporate management systems development phases. A steward of business intelligence support and value-added stakeholder service via secure data proficiency and coordination, including lean process analysis methodologies for high-level efficiency, capital appreciation, and holistic corporate cost center performance improvement. An astute participant in public transportation research, public-private partnerships, and industry-academy exchange, amid emerging technologies, geographical diversification, and regulatory framework changes.
"Well done is better than well said"
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Professional Services
RISK ANALYSIS
YOU COULD CALL ME A PRO
ALL LINES CLAIMS ADJUSTING
LEGAL PRINCIPLES CLAIMS SPECIALIST
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
Messaging for Transparency and Inclusivity
Educational Experience
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Master of Public Administration
2015-2016
BSB, Sustainable Enterprise Mngmt
2009-2012
Professional History
MY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
RISK ANALYST, DFW AIRPORT RISK MANAGEMENT
2013-2018
Analysis and mitigation of user-end Risk Management Information System (RMIS) data among separate airfield, concessions, and grounds transportation agreements between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and stakeholder entities. Timely and equitable fulfillment of airport risk control performance and incident management demands within an integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, security strategy, legal liability scope, and culture of core business function. Responsible for ensuring the successful enterprise-wide capture of key risk reporting inputs to reflect responsive Corporate Social Responsibility and community support activity from centrally shared risk services and program operations.
Project Achievements: $300k in FY 2015 Subrogation Recovery, Continuous Board Contract Compliance Improvement, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Risk Communication Campaign, Enterprise-wide Risk Consultancy, including Risk Management Information System (RMIS) development and implementation of Subrogation expertise. Third-Party Workers' Compensation Oversight in diligent loss control performance
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR, DFW AIRPORT OPERATIONS
2012-2013
Maintaining procedural direct and indirect airport operations department workflows, including strategic role as liaison, serving customer and airport board employee needs. Advancing interdisciplinary and interdepartmental communication system functions requiring coordinative public safety, emergency, airport, and airfield operations management expertise and technical support capacities
Project Achievements: Effective and efficient systemization of a paperless process initiative for operational timekeeping, successful department-wide wellness program administration
HUMAN RESOURCES CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT, AECOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INCORPORATED
2010-2011
Coordinating procedural and regulatory requirements for personnel expatriation and repatriation worldwide, streamlining existing professional technical and management support processes in Government Services, expediting Army Prepositioned Stock 5 (APS-5) Task Orders for the U.S. Department of Defense
Project Achievements: Resiliency to contract service delivery as a reengineering process to achieve expedient Department of Defense Contract Compliance
CORPORATE AFFAIRS, SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR, ZALE CORPORATION
2006-2009
Facilitating plan phase communications and diligent correspondence for excellent corporate stakeholder relationships. Implementing successful employee engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility strategies to strengthen strategic business partnerships. Supporting viable resources within effective operational scope and scale, amid cost prohibitive and time-sensitive project management objectives
Project Achievements: Annual Shareholder Meeting, Dallas Junior League Linz Award, Corporate Make a Wish Foundation Giving Campaign Administration, Corporate School Supplies Drive for Local Schools, Employee Service Anniversary Recognition Program, Employee Engagement Program Administration
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS SR. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, ZALE CORPORATION
JUNE 2012 - MAY 2014
Providing valued functional assistance within an analytical framework of enterprise information system planning and development, including key corporate data management practices. Timely origination of master Oracle HRIS reports/graphs and charts to enhance Business Intelligence reporting via SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool and autonomous employee data access. Administering mission-critical information resources for planning, recruiting, selection, training, and appraisal functions, within accurate guidelines of regulatory compliance, employer and employee rights, including observation of future management and performance trends
Project Achievements: Innovative timeliness of cost-effective systems analysis and increased utility for Human Resources Department Executives, significant contribution to the successful implementation stage of the HRIS Oracle Shared Services Center development
Volunteer Work
HOW I HELP
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS) KERA
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM COMMAND STAFF
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION WALK FOR WISHES, T-SHIRT AND SIGN CHAIR
HEALTH OCCUPATION STUDENTS OF AMERICA, STATE COMPETITION JUDGE
SUSAN G. KOMEN “TASTE FOR THE RACE”, CORPORATE CAMPAIGN CHAIR
My List of Awards
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
I am humbled by the recognition I have received in my field, and know that any awards I have received can be credited to a whole cast of people who helped me grow and learn. Take a look at my list of professional achievements below to get a better idea of the recognition my hard work has earned.
NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE - WASHINGTON, D.C.
2001
BOARD PRESIDENT, 101 LLC, 501(C)(3)
CURRENT
Memberships
DELTA MU DELTA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY
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WOMEN'S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR (WTS) INTERNATIONAL
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (PMI)
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Get in Touch
Address:
500 Terry Francois Street San Francisco, CA 94158
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Phone:
469.345.0288