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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Hershey, Pa

Frederick, Md

Washington, Dc

Provided management, strategy and analytical consulting services to domestic and international civil aviation authorities, airports and private aviation businesses, focusing on safety, regulation, business / general aviation development and business analytics.Conducted an economic and financial forecasting analysis for the development of the general aviation (GA) sector in a foreign country, complete with economic growth projections specific to GA and the economy as a whole (direct, indirect and induced economic impacts). Assisted a U.S. airport with the development of disadvantaged business enterprise (DBA) and airport concession (ACDBE) goals and associated plans.Performed a study of U.S. airport revenue management strategies, utilizing large airport financial and passenger traffic data sets to identify specific strategies and tactics used to develop both creative and traditional revenue sources.Lead management consultant for multiple Part 135 operators preparing for flight operations and aircraft maintenance program audits by the FAA.Conducted a study that examined how low-cost carriers (e.g. Southwest) have impacted the growth and performance of U.S. airports over a 30-year period in terms of capacity share, airfare competition, cost management strategies, and airport non-aeronautical revenue generation.

Falls Church, Va

Lead technical analyst/writer for a large government data center consolidation program, responsible for delivering detailed reports recommending data center consolidation at government installations across the country. Provided strategic and technical support to the defense/intelligence community through the development of performance management plans, metrics, and dashboards. Responsible for the development and maintenance a robust quality assurance system for internal programs. Participated on discussion panels, contributed to corporate presentations, and networked with graduate students to support management consulting recruiting efforts.

Facilitated the technology commercialization process at the University of Maryland by working with professors and inventors to develop viable business ideas and marketing strategies for early-stage technologies. Organized monthly meetings where these technologies are presented to academia, businesses, and investors in the Washington D.C. area.

Collaborated with a team of Israeli engineers to develop a technology commercialization strategy for a novel unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for use in specific military applications. Performed an in-depth market analysis, created a business model with a detailed go-to-market strategy, R&D plan, financial projections, and established initial contact with potential business partners. Pitched each stage of the commercialization plan to U.S. and Israeli venture capitalists to collect input, refine the application of the technology, and improve overall quality of the business plan.

Provided administrative and project support for faculty and staff in the DO&IT department at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland. Primary responsibilities included managing the flow of incoming applications for open faculty positions, coordinating book and supply orders, and organizing special events for the department.

Provided program management and systems engineering support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) System Operations Programs Office. Responsibilities included facilitating multi-sector Collaborative Decision Making (CDM, http://cdm.fly.faa.gov) efforts to develop new air traffic management technologies and procedures, providing oversight to the development and testing of new software, and ensuring system safety in the design of new air traffic management products.

Researched various industry issues, such as titanium imports and supply-chain relationship management. Coordinated AIA employee and member presence at the 2006 air show in Farnborough, England. Analyzed web-based knowledge sharing solutions for AIA Supplier Management Council (SMC) members.

Mba, Strategy & Finance

Activities and Societies: Technology Transfer Graduate Assistant, MBA Consulting Club VP Strategic Communications, Energy Club Executive.

M.S., Aeronautical Science, Specialization In Aviation/Aerospace Management

Activities and Societies: Epic AviationResearch focused on Performance Based Operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Cornell Outdoor Education, East Hill Flying Club, Cornell Curling Club