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Phoenix, Az, Us

Arizona, Usa

Working directly with all executive jet customers based in the western U.S. to sell maintenance and inspection services as well as after market modifications in order to drive sales up over previous years for the Embraer Executive Jet Services service center located in Mesa, AZ.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Providing market research, analysis and recommendations on commercial/aviation business real estate. Interim Executive and General Manager responsible for leading customer, vendor, and employee relations for Southwest Jet commercial office and aviation facility. • Successfully consulted on, analyzed and reviewed operational costs for corporate client to assist in decision process to build, buy or lease commercial or aviation property.• Consult/provide recommendations on… Show more Providing market research, analysis and recommendations on commercial/aviation business real estate. Interim Executive and General Manager responsible for leading customer, vendor, and employee relations for Southwest Jet commercial office and aviation facility. • Successfully consulted on, analyzed and reviewed operational costs for corporate client to assist in decision process to build, buy or lease commercial or aviation property.• Consult/provide recommendations on aviation/operational issues to maximize efficiencies, reduce costs and improve profitability. Show less

Scottsdale, Arizona

As facility business executive reporting to principal Owner, led sales, account management and property management to maintain 24-28 business aircraft tenants and 12-18 commercial office tenants with occupancy at 90% or better over twelve years. Renewed and initiated new lease opportunities improving revenue growth ($3.5M annually) and profitability.• Successfully directed, negotiated and administered $9.5M sale of Southwest Jet Corporate Center commercial office/hangar facility within… Show more As facility business executive reporting to principal Owner, led sales, account management and property management to maintain 24-28 business aircraft tenants and 12-18 commercial office tenants with occupancy at 90% or better over twelve years. Renewed and initiated new lease opportunities improving revenue growth ($3.5M annually) and profitability.• Successfully directed, negotiated and administered $9.5M sale of Southwest Jet Corporate Center commercial office/hangar facility within six months during average market, enabling General Partner to diversify within pre-determined/desirable timeframe; took on lead role in helping transition to the new company. • Sustained operating margins and profitability while maintaining facility occupancy at 90+ percent despite city zoning regulation that was enforced requiring business to reduce margins on fuel sales 50-100% within 90-day timeframe.- Retained and improved terms and margins of office and hangar tenants.- Improve revenue growth with higher margin hangar leases and Jet-A fuel sales.- Completed energy study and retrofits reducing facility expenses over 30%. Show less

Scottsdale, Az

Reporting to Principals, led aviation business with 28 employees (administrative, pilots, crew, maintenance/support) and regional sales for revenue growth of $21M annually and up to 16 private business jet aircraft owners. Oversaw FAA safety regulations, revenue and expense budgets, forecast and business development.• Initiated/enhanced charter management service offerings, sales strategies and built strong relationships throughout customer base increasing revenues, improving customer… Show more Reporting to Principals, led aviation business with 28 employees (administrative, pilots, crew, maintenance/support) and regional sales for revenue growth of $21M annually and up to 16 private business jet aircraft owners. Oversaw FAA safety regulations, revenue and expense budgets, forecast and business development.• Initiated/enhanced charter management service offerings, sales strategies and built strong relationships throughout customer base increasing revenues, improving customer satisfaction and generating new business.• Influenced/directed sale of Southwest Jet Aviation ($21M) aviation business and smooth transition to JetDirect. Managed 80% of customer migration/integration to new operational providers within six months maintaining highest levels of service/satisfaction. - 100% of employees gained employment with new providers or a new business at comparable pay/benefits without relocation. • Implemented Safety Program revitalizing operations and improving dispatch rates from 85 to 95+%. Uplifted morale with standardized training for crew personnel improving operational consistency/efficiency. - Achieved three consecutive Platinum Ratings from ARG/US program over six years and highest rating from other two applicable industry programs.• Developed/implemented consistent maintenance plan for all operational equipment improving performance 25%. Simplified preventative maintenance program on all equipment reducing maintenance contractor visits/costs by 50%. • Successfully cultivated customer relationships for business retention and customer loyalty. Attained high community visibility for aviation services that added new customers for charter management services. - Persuaded local prospects to utilize aviation services improving their ability to generate revenues. Added five new customers for aviation services attaining company revenues over $8M at the end of 5th year in business. Show less

Scottsdale, Az

Reporting to the President, developed sales/prospecting and marketing programs, and pricing strategy targeted to business aircraft owners for start-up aircraft charter business. Negotiated all new business contracts and grew fleet from two aircraft to 10 in three years. Managed PR firm communications and branding strategy.• Achieved revenues of $1M in first year of business.

Scottsdale, Az

Reporting to the Senior Vice President with executive leadership of national marketing campaign, sales team/achievements and account management for an Electronic Data Interchange (“EDI”) Business Unit. Led team to become fastest-growing business unit within the company in 36 months.• Oversaw annual revenue and expense budget for business unit. Successfully enhanced business partner alliances to expand service product offering nationally.• Improved national sales team lead… Show more Reporting to the Senior Vice President with executive leadership of national marketing campaign, sales team/achievements and account management for an Electronic Data Interchange (“EDI”) Business Unit. Led team to become fastest-growing business unit within the company in 36 months.• Oversaw annual revenue and expense budget for business unit. Successfully enhanced business partner alliances to expand service product offering nationally.• Improved national sales team lead generation 30% and close ratio for new business 20% by working with telemarketing to identify/categorize preferred customer type; accelerated closing time for new business by 30-45 days. • Sold EDI services to competitor who within 20 months was generating 60% of business unit revenues and became one of the largest, most satisfied customers over time. Director of Sales & Account Management 1990 - 1994Developed national sales program to expand sales nationally and account management program to support customer base. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing

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