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Huntington Beach, California, United States

Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

Savannah, Ga, Us

Savannah, Ga, Us

Retained after reduction in force for high performance in leadership, budget management and headcount optimization; doubled oversight, immediately inheriting total of 12 departments and 325 employees. Presided over all backshop, installations, paint and delivery operations. Recognized for quality peer relations and ability to instill confidence and trust in team members. Gained respect from supply chain, engineering, quality and facilities departments through working closely alongside these groups over life of tenure.► Faced with scheduling delays spanning 4-6 weeks and 2,500 to 5000 man-hours in excess of budget. ► Assembled new team of manufacturing and engineering staff to turnaround underperforming paint operation in 18 months. ► Achieved and maintain highest customer rating scores (~4.9 out of 5) across all 5 Gulfstream sites by conceptualizing and executing unique delivery ceremonies for final product to major customers.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Selected to step into newly created position during critical rapid growth period. Supported the expansion of 16 aircraft annually to 26, with addition of a new product line, while controlling $2M annual operating budget and all fabrication backshop operation. Led 8 departments with 165 employees, hiring, grooming and promoting talented technicians. Advanced into leadership role directly overseeing managers versus teams. Optimized P&L, budgeting and scheduling to maximize efficiency.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Functioned as highest ranking official onsite after hours. Nurtured staff members and cultivated empowering work environments, embracing new ideas and promoting continuous improvement. Ensured all established costs, quality and delivery commitments were met in adherence with safety procedures. Planned, scheduled and coordinated work between shops to deliver interior jobs in alignment with Gulfstream standards while exceeding customer expectations.► Increased next-day flight readiness rates from 70% to 99% within 6 months; performed maintenance and pre-flight checks to ensure safe aircraft for flight. Conducted pilot briefs with 99% on time rating. ► Earned lowest total case incident rate (TCIR) for 9 consecutive years by discontinuing activities misaligned with established protocols and delaying operations to ensure safety.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Advanced into newly created role, serving as sole point of contact for customers while steering the progression and delivery of mechanical, electrical, interiors and refurbishment projects. Provided direction and oversight for interior installers and back shops.► Recovered $800K deficit for refurbishment project 6 months into redesign work, prohibiting the delivery of customer requisitions without capturing payment. ► Spearhead $7M custom refurbished project for foreign royalty corporate jet encompassing personalized interior with eel skin, crocodile skin, high-end leather, silk carpet, fine artwork and fiber optics for lighting.

Savannah, Ga, Us