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Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

• Led multi-divisional portfolio of auditors, responsible for providing independent oversight and conducting quality assurance audits at 340+ global locations. Hold full P&L responsibility; partnering with executive.
• Define and implement quality processes and driving improvements across the enterprise.
• Integrated focused programs, drove increased audit reach by 34%, while delivering 3% reduction of operating expense.
• Contributed to the integration of Northwest Airlines, supporting the expansion of operational and compliance footprint
• Led large-scale transformation effort post-merger, including restructuring the quality and compliance model, to create a cohesive quality organization across divisional functions.
• Responsible for managing $3M operational budget; achieving optimal compliance performance.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Charged with leading Corporate Internal Evaluations Program (IEP) for Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance. Established operational processes and strategies to drive compliance across all divisions, managing team.
• Led the development, implementation and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Corporate Compliance and Quality Organization to maximize efficiencies.
• Successfully led ISO 9001:2000 quality management system development, implementation, and registration as ISO Management Representative four months ahead of schedule
• Increased auditor productivity and efficiency by simultaneously increasing audits accomplished by 69% and by reducing auditor on-site staff hours by 64%
• Established culture of growth and performance, providing coaching, mentoring and direction for staff.

• Planned, developed, and directed data privacy and information security functions within the organization (Delta, Delta Technology, and Delta Global Services) Directed investigations of computer security incidents.
• Implemented a compliance program to ensure Delta’s compliance with the Health Information Portability Accountability ACT (HIPAA), the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Requirement Standards, and the International Data.

Greater Atlanta Area

Charged with performing investigations, quality audits, and system evaluations of Delta's operational divisions. Partnered with internal and external stakeholders, executive management, and regulatory agencies (FAA, TSA, and DoD)

Researched and provided analysis on key operational data to maximize revenue for key flights and markets. Developed and launched denied boarding compensation program that delivered $24 million in YOY savings.

Mba, Business Administration And International Business

Activities and Societies: Alpha Eta Rho - Professional Aviation Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta - Fraternity

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aviation/Airway Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Eta Rho - Professional Aviation FraternityAviation Management degree inclusive of pilot training up to.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General