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Ft. Myers, Fl

Online

• Attending Networking Events• Researching Industry Leaders• Tracking Industry Trends• Participating in Industry Discussions

New Orleans

Chiang Mai, Thailand / Lake Worth, Fl

Planning, design & development of Fixed Base Operations in key emerging Asian aviation markets.

Jacksonville, Fl

Provider of heavy towing and long-haul equipment transport operations across the U.S.Directed daily operations of start-up company including budgeting, financial management, safety, sales, customer service, legal analysis and operations. •Increased long-haul specialty cargo revenue 60% •Reduced net operating expenses 11%•Increased positive customer feedback 17%•Reduced worker compensation claims 40%•Spearheaded towing company acquisitions resulting in 37% increase in gross revenue

Jacksonville, Fl

Largest privately owned group of Fixed Base Operations in Florida, with facilities at 15 airports in Florida, Georgia and New YorkManaged operations of multiple FBOs serving general and commercial aviation in three states; directed all aspects of business operations including financial management, safety compliance, customer service, sales, local level marketing, and legal analysis. •Directed ab initio roll-out of four new FBO locations encompassing 110K+ sq. ft. of facilities•Successfully negotiated network-wide fuel supply contracts exceeding 5M gallons•Established multiple location commercial fueling operations with uplift exceeding 14M gallons annually •Achieved 70% general aviation market-share within 18 months of start-up•Increased revenue 63% and EBITDA 39% within three years•Led team to AIN customer service survey top 40 placement (2007 & 2008) & top 30 placement (2009 & 2011)

Jacksonville, Fl

World's largest FBO and distribution network for business aviation servicesEngaged to direct operations of newly acquired FBO, managing staff of 70 in aircraft servicing, customer service, commercial fueling, aircraft maintenance, and ground service equipment repair. •Led start-up operations and transition from single location family business to new ownership by strategic FBO network•Spearheaded design and construction of 9,000 sq ft FBO terminal•Increased EBITDA 23% year-over-year•Successfully reorganized commercial fueling operations servicing 127 daily flights

Albany, Ny

World's largest FBO and distribution network for business aviation servicesDirected operations of FBO serving general and commercial aviation customers, managing a staff of 49 in commercial ground handling operations, general aviation aircraft fueling/servicing, customer service, safety compliance and financial management. •Increased EBITDA 17% year-over-year•Reduced operating expenses 22% while increasing de-icing revenue 28%•Successfully negotiated fuel, hangar, & aircraft services contract with NY state agency, resulting in annual gross revenue increase of $1.2M

Hartford, Ct

Fixed Base Operations Division of AMR Corp. - Aircraft & Facilities ManagementDirected facility and ground service operations in support of Part 91 activities for two Fortune 100 companies. •Successfully marketed excess aircraft parts resulting in return of $732K•Spearheaded design and completion of fuel facility upgrade•Negotiated ground service equipment purchase exceeding $250

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Administration Of Justice

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