Mark Covell, Mba Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

CLT based 737 Captain flying both domestic and international.

Los Angeles, California, United States

LA based 737 First Officer flying domestic routes. 2,500+ hours in type

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San Diego, Ca

Reserve augment pilot to MCAS Miramar, trained Marine Corps aviators as co-pilots, aircraft commanders, and instructor pilots in the C-12W (King Air 350). 1,200 hours and instructed over 20 pilots in the King Air 350.

Miramar, Ca

•Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for leadership and professional flight instruction.•Managed training and safety programs that contributed toward 15,000 mishap-free flight hours.•Coordinated Lean Six Sigma project to reduce fuel costs by 23%. •Analyzed aviation safety trends and improved standardized operating procedures to reduce risk.•Managed a $400,000 budget for the contracted simulator training of over 30 pilots. •Improved business relationship with Flight Safety International to maximize training throughput.•Instructed 25 pilots during 800+ flight hours of tailored, individual training.•Awarded “Best in Fleet” during the department’s 2011 Aviation Safety evaluation. •Senior Instructor in the C-12W (King Air 350, Proline 21)

•Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. •Identified critical airfield risks then created and implemented solutions at a major logistics operation in Western Iraq. •Developed a proactive airfield maintenance program that improved the airfield from 80% to 97% readiness level. •Hand selected by the CEO to lead and prepare the Airfield Operations Division. •Designed and executed a tailored training plan for 200 employees for overseas operations. •Created cross-functional teams to execute a myriad of logistics and combat tasks, which reduced manpower requirements by 18% and equipment requirements by 22%.

Miramar, Ca

•Performed in successive leadership positions with expanding responsibilities to include Operations, Logistics and Maintenance Management. •Planned and executed the international travel of 180 Marines, 24 tons of equipment and 12 F/A-18C fighter aircraft (valued over $500M total) between Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Alaska and California. •Optimized flight operations by managing numerous constraints and negotiating favorable terms for all stakeholders. Section was ranked number one of six F/A-18 divisions in San Diego. •Supervised 30 employees conducting maintenance on 12 aircraft valued over $40M each. Provided mentorship and professional development which contributed to numerous promotions. •Safely flew 650+ flight hours in F/A-18 Hornet and designated as Section Leader.•Top Secret Security Clearance.

Pensacola, Fl And Kingsville, Tx

•Trained to fly jet aircraft in a highly competitive environment.•Achieved awards for excellence in Air to Ground bombing and Air Combat Maneuvering.•"Distinguished Graduate" for placing in the Top 5% of undergraduate pilot training students.

Greater San Diego Area

Greater San Diego Area

NuVasive® is an innovative medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine. I am responsible for the overall success of a computer assisted surgery product that is currently in early stage development. My team of engineers and development surgeons are focused on creating technologies that will change spine surgery.•Created a business case that compelled executive leadership to invest $2M in research and development. •Identified customer requirements during minimally invasive spine surgery by collaborating with surgeons in cadaver labs and operating rooms.•Defined the market requirements for a computer-assisted product.•Analyzed the computer-assisted surgery competitive landscape to differentiate the product in a meaningful way.•Tested product prototypes during 18 surgeon labs to improve user experience and enhance clinical value proposition. •Created surgical technique guide and product reference manual for sales representatives and surgeon customers.

San Diego

Booz Allen Hamilton is a Strategy and Technology Consulting Firm. I supported the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) and Marine Corps by providing financial analysis and earned value management of the USMC aviation budget.•Collaborated with executive clients to analyze strategic financial risks and then develop roadmaps to achieve cost effective management of aviation assets. •Identified a systemic problem of over-charging on aviation supplies. Reversed the excess charges resulting in a cost avoidance of $4.6M. •Analyzed cost and schedule variance of a $2 billion annual operations budget. •Conducted studies and assessments to improve operational planning and execution. Reviewed and managed key performance indicators with a focus on cost reduction. •Championed changes in monthly data metrics geared toward improving business processes.

West Palm Beach, Fl

•Assisted engineering projects at power generation plants and the company headquarters. Projects ranged from safety and training to equipment life-cycle management.•Performed quality control testing in a central laboratory.

Mba, Strategy And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Military and Defense Association

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega

Certified Financial Planner, Finance And Financial Management Services

Digital Marketing Certificate

Aviation Safety Officer, Aviation Safety

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Financial Planner, Finance And Financial Management Services