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Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Product Manger of our internal weather system call LEADS. Used to develop Aviation Forecasts for our clients, and deliver the final product to them.

Houston, Texas, United States

Senior Manager Business Continuity and Meteorology responsible for ensuring an effective Enterprise Business Continuity Management governance framework and a Safety and Security Program that are consistent with general regulatory requirements and industry best practices and standards. Senior Manager of Meteorology department of 30+ Meteorologist. Responsible for budgeting, goal setting, and team building of department. Hands on operations style manager that follow the Servant Leadership style of management. Senior Manager of Business Continuity is responsible for collaborating with global enterprise leaders to develop and maintain documented plans while adhering to all regulatory considerations. Ensures an audit-able governance framework, consistent with international general regulatory requirements, to ensure global operations are appropriately prepared for and able to respond to natural disasters, weather events, and unforeseen disruptions to normal activities. Overall responsibility for the design, implementation, and administration of Business Continuity program and related exercises for the recovery of critical business functions in the event of disaster. Develops mitigation strategies and creates scenarios to reestablish operations in the event of business operations interruptionsOur company supports Fortune 500 corporate aviation and governments by providing global weather forecasts and by submitting flight plans to the FAA and the relevant foreign government entities. We have global offices in strategic locations through out the world.

Houston, Texas Area

Directed a team of Meteorologists and Flight Planners supporting Fortune 500 corporate aviation and governments by providing global weather forecasts and by submitting flight plans to the FAA and the relevant foreign government entities. • Managed Company Operations in a fast paced high demand job, ensuring all clients’ needs are met while playing a significant role in help the company’s long term growth in keeping with the company vision. • Created new scheduling approaches for a 24/7 operation, using fewer employees during a economic downturn. Saved the company over $200,000 by not having to hire new employees during that time frame. • Developed and implemented check lists and procedures to improve accuracy in forecasting and consistent shift duties. The new processes resulted in a 99% error-free rate in a very technical and demanding field of Commercial Aviation. Quality levels were extraordinarily high, only 3 customer service issues in more than 130,000 contacts-jobs over a 7-year period.• Responsible for teams salary budget planning and extra compensation in excess of $650,000• Primary contributor and team member of team of managers handpicked by CEO to improve overall employee job satisfaction and employee retention. • Served as the company’s point of contact for over 40 vendor Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) worldwide.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed a one-year project to review work processes and determine methods to improve quality performance• Created and helped develop a branch of the Customer Service Department specifically to handle all Flight Plan and Weather related issues for aviation clients. Previously issues had been handled by employees with limited knowledge of this particular area. The new approach improved customer satisfaction in this important market segment.

Houston, Texas Area

Developed global weather forecasts for private commercial and government air operations using World Meteorological Organization’s weather database and other advanced weather modeling tools. • Designated trainer and mentor for new Meteorologists.• Conducted a special weather study, commissioned by a major client, to determine the cause of sudden “fog-events” and airfield closings at a vital landing site in Kosice, Slovakia. The information allowed the Flight Planners to better predict the operational availability of the facility.

All Over The World

Staff Meteorologist (Staff Sergeant) Formulated and issued aviation forecasts for Army and Air Force support. Served as a Doppler Radar Manager, Shift Supervisor, Safety Trainer and Space Shuttle Support Trainer. • Coordinated a massive overhaul and a new technology for the USAF called Automated Weather Distribution System (AWDS). Supervised the installation of 12 terminals and modems for the local Air Force base. Only 4 hours down time and resulted in a 90% faster system in gathering data. This system was critical in the protection of over $125 million in DOD resources.• Trained 25 USAF military members in the proficient use of the stationary and mobile version of the AWDS system• Developed training procedures and manuals for a computer-based forecast program during Operation Desert Storm, allowing for quicker and more accurate forecasts of the harsh desert environment.

Aws Meteorology Degree, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, A

A.A Weather Technology, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, A

Coaching For Stellar Service • Essential Of Business Communication • Leadership Through People Skill

Hazmat • Supply Management • Safety

Diploma In Business Continuity Management, Business Continuity Management

(ISO 22301 Specialist) business continuity manager (BCM) creates plans to keep a company functioning after disruptive events such.