Provide primary coordination between Part 91, 135, 121 & military flight operators and airfield services, including Operations, Fixed Base Operator (customer service & ramp services), Law Enforcement/Security, Customs & Border Protection, TSA and other vendors, to ensure that service requirements and airfield safety objectives are achieved. Turn Coordination - Document aircraft ground handling requirements and communicate to ramp staff, customer service staff, caterers, hotels and ground transportation providers. Monitor all flight progress to assure timely service by ground handling and customer service staffs. Identify, anticipate, and take corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality, and maintenance issues.  Flight Dispatch - Collect and disseminate weather and aeronautical information to flight crew and airport staffs. Generate and enter ICAO format flight plans into the FAA ATC system. Airfield Safety & Security - Monitor wildlife hazards, weather and airfield emergencies that affect operational activities. Assess and issue NOTAMs regarding field conditions, closures, obstacles and other operating hazards. Monitor airport security & fire systems to assure security & safety policies are followed. Provide centralized communications and documentation during all airport, in-flight and security emergencies.

Independent consultant serving customers in small business, outdoor recreation, and nature-based tourism markets. Need someone who understands you, your business, your customers and your needs? I offer you the most intimate understanding of your business and customers of any consultant.I have the knack to quickly understand a business, its customers and its needs; develop effective strategies; and implement tactics to land my clients the most profitable customers with the lowest long term costs. This process typically begins with identifying their best target market, and then demonstrating the best way to express their unique selling propositions and message to customers.Services include: Digital Marketing – Online Marketing Strategy; Online Advertising; Search Engine Marketing & Optimization (SEO); Content & Search Copywriting, Link Building; Social Media Integration; Email Newsletter Campaigns; List Management; WordPress Installation & Customization; Website Usability & Hacking Recovery. Traditional Marketing – Marketing Strategy; Brand Positioning; Multi-channel Communications; Media Selection; Copywriting (Catalogs, News Releases, Newsletters); Newsletter Production. Planning & Project Management – Business Planning & Budgeting; Strategic Planning; Product Development & Introduction; Financial Planning; Interim Management; Technical writing. Nonprofit Management – Services targeted for outdoor recreation and natural resource related organizations, and include: Strategic Planning; Communications & Outreach Programs, Advocacy, Interim management, Finance and Accounting.My clients must succeed in order for me to be truly successful. Exceeding their expectations and their satisfaction with my assistance, are the keys to my own success. But, consulting is collaboration and only through our joint efforts will you benefit most.

The Maine Sporting Camp Heritage Foundation's mission is to preserve Maine's Sporting Camps and the natural resources they rely upon so Sporting Camps may continue providing their special outdoor heritage and non-exclusivity in serving the public's need for remote outdoor recreation experiences, while strengthening Maine's rural economy.

Provided Association Management Services for this 1,000 member trade association of licensed hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation guides. Transitioned the Association into a professionally managed advocacy organization. Activities and achievements included: Communications – Directed communications programs including writing, editing and graphical production for website, informational brochures, quarterly newsletters, email newsletters, news alerts, press releases and trade show displays. Coalition Building – Developed and strengthened relationships with partner organizations, forest landowners, and related natural resource organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, Audubon, National Shooting Sports Foundation and Forest Products Council. Financial Management – Obtained IRS nonprofit determination, oversaw transition to nonprofit accounting procedures, prepared tax returns. Corporate Relations / Fundraising – Initiated an outreach campaign that resulted in major financial support from organizations including: L.L.Bean, Cabela’s, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Marlin, Remington Arms, Plum Creek Timber Company (now Weyerhauser). Maine Guides Education Fund – Created a 501c3 nonprofit to facilitate additional supporting donations from individuals and corporate foundations. Served as Board President. Board Support – Coordinated various Board committees including: Finance & Fundraising, Legislative, Annual Banquet Event, Special Events, Sport Shows and Raffles. Governmental Advocacy – Represented the organization at state agencies, and on Governor’s Task Forces, Working Groups and Commissions. Grassroots Advocacy – Expanded programs involving marketing, land & wildlife conservation. Coordinated effort to successfully defend hunting against a statewide anti-hunting referendum. Laid groundwork that led to repeated success against a second referendum.

Oversaw US production operations for this leading manufacturer of commercial broadcast and navigation radio transmitters. Operations included metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, metal finishing, electronic assembly, product testing and customer service (parts and repairs).The company’s strategy changed to a more aggressive pricing structure, with increased importance of manufacturing planning, on time delivery, information systems and financial systems.Achievements included: 100% on time performance while increasing unit shipments. Exceeded company’s operating profit goals. Implemented an ISO 9000 Quality System. Wrote quality & process control procedures, workmanship standards. Trained personnel. Obtained certification within six months, with zero non-conformances. Interfaced with US Army inspectors on defense related contracts. Added a wastewater treatment system – reduced hazardous waste disposal cost by 90%. Completely updated the company’s Safety Program and Safety Manual to comply with OSHA Regulations. Created the company’s first Employee Handbook, including Job Descriptions for all employees. Implemented a written employee performance review process.

Directed product marketing and development for a line of handheld test equipment used by the electrical and electronic service industry. Increased sales 225% through six marketing channels consisting of independent retailers, distributors, manufacturer’s reps and national key accounts. Maintained brand awareness with targeted advertising and editorial content. Responsibilities and achievements included:Product Line Optimization & Brand Strategy – Expanded the distribution channels to optimize alignment with target market segments. Rationalized the product line to enhance brand identification and increase product turnover – Sales volume increased; finished goods inventory decreased by 25%; and promotional costs decreased 20%.Product Development –  Reorganized a failing Product Development program having a $2 million design and capital budget. Collected fresh market research. Coordinated the design team consisting of industrial design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing. The resulting patented design lowered costs and increased reliability.Marketing Communications: Directed Advertising, Press Relations and Trade Show activities – Achieved a 50% reduction in monthly ad agency fees after eliminating an in-house ad manager, clarifying the marketing goals and plans, and providing better direction to the agency. Produced product information articles for publishing in trade journals, improving editorial coverage with product notations increasing by 10 times. Interviewed periodically by Electronic News, and Business Week.

Served as liaison between airlines, subcontractors and McDonnell Douglas engineering departments. Performed in-service testing of new systems. Instructed and advised customers including US Air Force, Continental, Eastern, AeroMexico and Mexicana Airlines on ways to maximize the operating efficiency of their fleet. Generated product performance guarantees. Wrote user documentation and trained customers on operational software.

Provided technical support to Boeing’s sales and marketing team, including: Product performance and competitive analysis; Presented results to airline CEO's and staff. Developed flight procedures for airports having adverse runway and terrain conditions. Analyzed flight accidents.

Production of Lake Amphibian aircraft (Buccaneer) and PeeKay Floats for Piper Super Cubs, Cessna 172 thru 206.