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Management Professional

Facility Management & Maintenance ~ Operations ~ Strategic Planning

Team-Building & Leadership ~ Project Coordination ~ Contract Administration

         Solid management background in the aviation industry spanning facility management, project leadership, staff development, regulatory & safety compliance, procurement, and vendor relations.

         Excel at seamlessly interfacing with key stakeholders to continuously propel efficient operations and control expenses.

         Methodical and perceptive; extremely well-versed in masterminding process improvements, fostering cooperative relationships with customers/general public, and delivering projects within timeline, scope, and budget constraints.

         Highly effective communicator; able to coordinate, empower, and guide employees in accomplishing objectives and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth, and diverse environment.

         Proactively schedule, coordinate, perform, and supervise maintenance and repairs of facility machinery and equipment to ensure business continuity.

         Direct and guide personnel to perform efficiently, safely, and professionally; enforce strict attention to workplace safety rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements.

         Excellent track record of building and coordinating highly synergistic teams; adept at coaching, counseling, motivation, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback.

         Proficient at effectively prioritizing, coordinating and steering projects to optimize productivity and achieve aggressive performance goals.

         Thrive in roles where strong business acumen and forecasting abilities are pivotal for boosting operating performance and budget compliance.

Silverhawk Aviation, Lincoln, NE, 2009 to Present

FBO Services / Facilities Manager

         Spearhead full-scope maintenance operations within 58,000 square foot facility including all plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, and concrete projects.

         Apply dynamic leadership talents toward overseeing hiring, training, evaluations, wages, work schedules, and performance management for 15-17 employees.

         Join forces with management team to plan and devise budgets, company direction, pricing strategies, and profit allocation; consistently increased operating profit by 31%-44% during tenure.

         Govern all aspects of facility maintenance and building projects including budgets, timelines, bids, and contractor selection.

         Closely cooperate with airlines, Airport Authority, and Duncan Aviation to coordinate projects, private charters, winter operations, and special events.

         Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts with vendors; slashed uniforms expenses by 30% and replaced coffee vendor to save $12K annually.

         Oversee purchasing/ordering, fuel inventory, associated record-keeping, workflow optimization, and budget compliance; negotiated multiple equipment purchases for thousands of dollars below asking price.

         Formulate marketing plans and handle preparations and set-up for tradeshow events.

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Self-employed, Lincoln, NE, 2008 to 2009

Independent Contractor

         Performed general contracting and remodeling such as refinishing wood floors and installing carpet, tile, laminate and vinyl flooring, cabinets, countertops, windows, doors, and siding.

         Prepared worksites, recruited team members for larger jobs, and guided team in completing projects on time and within stringent budgets.

         Remodeled homes for resale or renting, showed properties upon completion, and processed leases for qualified applicants.

Sunderland Brothers, Omaha, NE, 2007 to 2008

Cabinet Sales / Design Consultant

         Instituted new cabinet installation program by assigning installers and creating contracts to reduce gridlocks to timely and cost-effective project completion.

         Designed and sold visually-appealing and highly functional commercial and residential cabinet layouts.

         Expertly interpreted complex blueprints or measured job sites to prepare layouts.

         Resourcefully updated design software to streamline ordering process and eliminate costly data entry errors.

Lowe s, Lincoln, NE, 2007

Design Consultant

         Critically assessed customer specifications, and designed exceptionally functional and contemporary kitchen, bath, entertainment centers, and closet solutions.

         Ranked as #1 sales associate district-wide and #2 in region within three months of store opening.

Home Depot, Lincoln, NE, 2004 to 2007

Design Consultant

         Generated sales leads, provided quotes, and used CAD software to design complete kitchens and bathrooms in alignment with customer requirements and budget limitations.

         Successfully produced highest sales of granite countertops in the district and ranked #2 in district for Thomasville cabinet sales.

         Recognized as Sales Associate of the Month within two months of being hired.

         Successfully increased store sales by cross-selling merchandise from other departments.

         Prepared and processed legal documentation for all large sales/projects.

         Attained equipment certification to directly support all operations within building.

Trego/Dugan Aviation, North Platte, NE, 2000 to 2004

Line Service

         Leveraged sharp organizational skills toward performing aircraft refueling, cleaning and towing according to rigorous safety rules and regulations.

         Steered customer service activities encompassing loading and unloading baggage, placing orders for catering, and orchestrating rental car and hotel reservations and deliveries.

         Rapidly assembled emergency crews (Fire Department, EMTs, Police, Airport Authority, and Civil Air Patrol) for two separate emergency landings involving Northwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.

         Drew upon advanced technical skills to perform general maintenance and repairs on all ground equipment including fuel trucks, tractors, and transport vehicles.

Certificate of Training - Fuel Service Supervisor, NATA Safety 1^st

Certificate of Training - Line Fuel Service, NATA Safety 1^st

Associate of Arts Degree, Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, Nebraska, 2005