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Malcolm Kenton, M.A.

Malcolm Kenton, M.A.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Talented analyst, writer/editor, communications specialist & travel planner. Expert in & advocate for passenger rail & transit. Views expressed here are solely my own.

  • Education

    • Ridgefield Academy

      2000 - 2004
      High School Diploma English, Sciences, History/Social Studies, Algebra & Geometry, Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Editor of student newspaper, The Ridgefield Renegade Completed core high school curriculum with a focus on critical thinking and problem solving, with a significant experiential education component that included volunteer service work.

    • George Mason University

      2014 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Transportation Policy, Operations and Logistics 3.89 GPA

      Two-year Master of Arts from George Mason University's School of Policy, Government and International Affairs (now the Schar School of Policy & Government). Coursework included intensive studies of public transportation policy, public-private partnerships for infrastructure development, global supply chain logistics, transportation economics, Real-Time Passenger Information technology and its deployment, and spatial analysis with Geographic Information Systems.

    • Guilford College

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor’s Degree Political Science, Environmental Studies 3.89 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Community Senate (student government), College Democrats, Model United Nations, Sustainability Council, WQFS (college radio station) Writing-intensive core curriculum focusing on American government and politics, environmental economics and ethics, and chemistry and biology. Graduated with High Honors (Magna Cum Laude) with a GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Experience

    • Greensboro News and Record

      Apr 2006 - Feb 2009
      Community Columnist

      I wrote a regular 650-word column on a public policy issue of state or local interest that encourages action. I researched each column topic carefully and distiled it into plain language.

    • The Humane Society of the United States

      Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
      Government Affairs Intern

      I assisted state and federal legislation staff with data collection and entry, organization of legislative and electoral information, grassroots outreach and Congressional lobbying.

    • John Edwards for President

      May 2007 - Jul 2007
      Field/Volunteer Intern

      I laid groundwork for future volunteer and endorsement outreach by researching community leaders in early primary states. I also wrote letters of endorsement on behalf of statewide elected officials, raised money, recruited volunteers and built crowds for events.

    • Teresa Sue Bratton for Congress

      Aug 2008 - Nov 2008
      Communications Assistant

      Monitored local and state blogs for relevant articles and crafted responses from the candidate. Researched issues, wrote policy statements, and advised the candidate on policy matters. Wrote letters for publication, press releases, campaign blog posts, and email updates to supporters.

    • The American Prospect

      Jan 2009 - May 2009
      Editorial Intern

      I contributed reports and commentary to the blog TAPPED, conducted research projects assigned by the writers and editorial staff, and fact-checked feature articles for the print magazine.

    • Greenschemes Inc.

      Feb 2009 - May 2009
      Promotions and Web Assistant

      I contributed to the management and improvement of the Website, maintained and expanded the database of potential clients and allied professionals and developed strategies for reaching new clients to grow Greenschemes' consulting business.

    • National Association of Railroad Passengers

      May 2009 - Dec 2013
      Director of Outreach and Engagement

      I coordinated the Association's grassroots activities to grow its membership and better engage the existing membership in its advocacy work for expanded and improved passenger train service. I also managed the NARP Blog, drafted and copy edited NARP News, and synthesized research papers and reports.

    • Greater Greater Washington

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
      Editor and Contributor

      I write occasional stories for this well-respected regional urbanist blog, and formerly edited one post a week for brevity, clarity and accuracy.

    • Herzog Transit Services Inc

      Jun 2014 - Nov 2020
      Project Research Analyst & Proposal Writing Assistant

      As an independent consultant, I helped Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI) prepare, write, edit and properly format five proposals for rail transit operations & maintenance contracts, two of which resulted in HTSI winning the sought-after contract. This required strict attention and adherence to the client agency's Request for Proposals.I also played a lead role in the preparation and revision of essential documentation and processes for carrying out contractual duties in the operation and maintenance of US modern streetcar systems, including operating and maintenance manuals, operations, maintenance and safety/security plans, Standard Operating Procedures; training manuals, presentations and handouts; and data entry and tracking processes necessary for contractually-mandated reporting.Additionally, I prepared research reports on various aspects of operations, financing, and policy pertaining to intercity passenger rail services in North America for HTSI and other members of the Association of Independent Passenger Rail Operators (www.passengerrail.org) to assist in achieving their business development and government relations objectives. Show less

    • Kalmbach Media

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2020
      Freelance Correspondent

      Freelance writer, photographer and reporter covering a variety of passenger rail and rail transit-related subjects for Trains Magazine and its Observation Tower blog. Author of three feature stories, three news reports and one commentary column published in the print edition of Trains Magazine, and of regular blog posts.

    • Travelers United Inc.

      Dec 2014 - Sept 2018
      Social Media Specialist

      Procured content for the Facebook and Twitter accounts of this consumer advocacy organization for travelers, and kept both up-to-date on a daily basis. Also contributed content for the Travelers United and Consumer Traveler blogs.www.travelersunited.org

    • Rail Center LLC

      Dec 2017 - Apr 2023
      Associate Travel Agent & Excursion Coordinator

      I help create and sell rail-based travel itineraries worldwide and help put together special train excursions in the US. Rail Center LLC is the new name for the company previously known as RailsNW. I perform this role remotely.

    • ELERTS Corporation

      Dec 2020 - Sept 2021
      Marketing Communications Specialist

      > Draft and edit business proposals, sales sheets, press releases and other marketing collateral for a major vendor of safety/security incident reporting software for North American public transportation and airport authorities> Manage email and social media communications with ELERTS’ current & potential customers and the public

    • Keolis North America Inc.

      Oct 2021 - Mar 2023
      Proposal Writer

    • Federal Railroad Administration

      Apr 2023 - Jul 2024
      Transportation Industry Analyst

      As a member of multiple teams, collaborated to prepare SOPs & other internal guidance; coordinated with other FRA offices on FRA-funded rail development projects & strategic initiatives; assisted with drafting of materials to be published in the Federal Register; gathered & organized geospatial data & other information for public communications around the Corridor ID Program; wrote new & updated existing content on FRA's website; recieved three 2024 FRA Honorary Awards as part of teams deploying the Corridor ID Program and the Long-Distance Service Study. Show less

    • HDR

      Jul 2024 - now
      Transportation Planner II (Rail & Transit)

      Contribute to highly technical planning & design documents for rail & transit development projects around the country; assist in writing federal grant applications, business proposals and other technical documentation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Malcolm Kenton, M.A.
      Malcom P. McLean Transportation Award George Mason University May 2016 Awarded by unanimous vote of the faculty of the Program in Transportation Policy, Operations and Logistics in the School of Policy, Government and International Affairs for extraordinary academic accomplishments and innovative thinking within the program.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Council Member

      Issued by Rail Passengers Association on Apr 2014
      Rail Passengers AssociationAssociated with Malcolm Kenton, M.A.