OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Manage & direct, evaluate, train and coach the operations, management, customer service, safety, purchasing, rental car, insurance programs and sales opportunities for a network of 32 FBO’s. Managed the insurance program, safety and accident investigation process.SEASONED ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT AND VENDOR / SUPPLIER RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL with 10+ years’ experience negotiating competitive contracts, securing preferred pricing, and building relationships throughout expansive geographic regions.CAPTURED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN COST SAVINGS through leadership of supplier negotiations, evaluating agreements to calculate ROI, and entering / exiting contracts that were not solely cost competitive, but also value-added.MITIGATE RISKS AND PROTECT COMPANY AND CLIENT INTERESTS by identifying opportunities to cultivate vendor / supplier relationships, increase efficiencies, control expenses, and heighten service levels for customers expecting excellence.Select Skills: Account Management & Purchasing Program Management, Regional, State, & National Partnerships, Contract & Price Negotiations, Budget & Cost Control, Financial Audits, Third-Party Contract Management, Forecasting & Risk Mitigation, Supplier Consolidation, Public Speaking, Customer Service
Listed skills include Aviation, Aircraft, Flights, Airports, and 46 others.