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Hardworking, versatile and driven professional with more than 20 years of aviation management experience. Adept practitioner, as well as instructor to those learning the ins and outs of aviation leadership. Skilled in working diligently to achieve or surpass organizational goals, both independently and in team environments. Driven with a positive demeanor and sound business development acumen to pair with managerial skill sets. Seeking an Assistant Director of Aviation role with Myrtle Beach International Airport that will call for use of core competencies gleaned over the course of career history, as well as deliver opportunities for ongoing career advancement.

         Skilled in delivering classes to student regarding airport management and aviation best practices.

         Have been teaching at the college level on at least a part-time basis since 1990

         Oversaw a Division comprised of 46 employees and an annual operating budget of $12M while with Wayne County Airport

         Served as Wayne County Airport s Acting Director of the Division for the 2004 fiscal year

         Core skills include strategic planning & analysis, collaborative teamwork, communication, time management, organization, critical thinking, supervision and leadership, among many others

Eastern Michigan University

Adjunct Professor, 2012-Present

         Instruct courses in Aviation Management through the College of Technology and Professional Services Management

         Also teach non-management-based courses rooted in aviation best practices

         Designed and develop college courses including AVT 315, INDT 592-593, along with INDT 477-479

Wayne County Airport Authority

Deputy Director of Airfield Operations, 2006-2012

         Led staff operations and activities within the Airport Division

         Guaranteed the overall safety, security and FAA compliance across all airfield operational activities at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

Business Development Manager, 2003-2005

         Led daily functions for the Division of Aviation Services and Real Estate, newly-formed at the time

         Developed an entire organizational structure, including budgets and staff position descriptions

         Reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Business Development & Management

Wayne County Department of Airports

Department Executive, 2000-2003

         Handled all operations pertaining to properties, planning and facilities

         Managed personnel and organized business development efforts, including leasing and property management within the Department

Manager of Training and Safety, 1991-1999

         Devised engaging staff development activities within the Department of Airports

         Led the overall supervision, execution and delivery of basic, ongoing and recurring personnel training efforts

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Wayne County Office of Public Services/Airport Division

Deputy Airport Operations Manager, 1987-1991

         Mentored, managed and coached airport operations personnel at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

         Was assigned directly to the Airside, Landside and Terminal units during day, afternoon and midnight shifts

Airport Operations Supervisor, 1985-1987

         Oversaw the efforts of lower-level personnel assigned to the Airport Operations Division at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

         Ensured overall facility safety, security and smooth workflows at all times

Graduate Studies, Master of Liberal Studies & Aviation Management, Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor s Degree, Occupational Safety & Health, Madonna University

Associates Degree, Fire Science/Business Administration, Macomb Community College

Certificate, Fire Science, Macomb Community College

President, Sycamore Valley Homeowners Association, 2008-2016

Director of Property Management, Sycamore Valley Homeowners Association, 2016-Present

Accredited Member (A.A.E.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)