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Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Deputy Project Manager/ Systems Analyst for the FAA Data Development and Integration Group October 2010 to Present. Utilized Business Objects and Cristal Dashboard formally Xcelsius. Facilitate the Runway incursion assessment meetings and compared the panels assessments against Runway Incursion Severity Classification (RISC) modelProject Manager for the FAA Office of Airports October 2009 to October 2010. Lead the effort to develop a Safety Management System (SMS) for the Office of Airports (ARP) that is currently being used by 130+ ARP personnel. Assisted in developing standards, roles and responsibilities, and safety assessments to fit into the organizations standard operating practices. Created an SMS Order, Implementation Plan, Staffing Plan, and SMS Manual with associated charts, tables, and graphs, for ARPSafety Management Specialist for the Safety Risk Management Office (AJS) July 2009 to August 2010. Evaluated safety risks on proposed air traffic concepts, capabilities, and functionality while analyzing the potential impact to safety introduced by any operational change proposalsAir Traffic Control Safety Action Program Analyst May 2009 to May 2010 Assisted in the development and testing of the Air Traffic Control Safety Action Program (ATSAP) database and SharePoint sites. Analyzed information provided by the controllers and documented operational errors, pilot deviations, and events that resulted in a runway incursion. Safety Management Specialist for the FAA Systems Engineering & Safety Office (ATO-P) June 2008 to May 2009Conducted Capability Safety Analysis (CapSA) and Lean Safety Analyses (LSA) for the JPDO on midterm Air Traffic Control operational improvements on behalf of ATO-P Safety Group. Prepared reports documenting safety hazards and provided recommendations to mitigate each identified hazard in the Capability Safety Assessment and the Lean Safety Assessment and Mini Operational Service and Environment Definition

Completed the Enroute Initial Qualification Training at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center as an Air Traffic Control SpecialistGained extensive training in managing domestic airspace via the national Enroute Air Traffic Control System while accumulating in-depth knowledge of the required Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) Honed and developed practical, verbal and written skills in the following areas: Separating aircrafts via both Non-Radar and Radar protocols; Conducted interaction between the Tower, Terminal Radar, and En-Route Facilities ATC systemUtilized previous knowledge of FAA publications & Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), while performing in-depth study to control aircraft of the National Airspace System Navigation of Federal Air Regulations emergencies, bomb threat procedures and special operations procedures (runway incursions, hot cargo, hijacking), flight plans, managing separation standards of aircraft in space, board management, initial departure separation, radar concepts and theories coupled with various levels of radar facilities

Directed and maintained all daily ramp operations for US Airways which included but was not limited to: dispatcher supervision, ramp functions, grooming, over night operations, and ground equipment maintenanceInitiated new cleaning procedures that cut down on man power while increasing cleanliness by 85%Instituted a safety program for ramp agents that lowered accidents and incidents on the ramp by 40%Set guidelines to monitor payroll discrepancies thus decreasing errors of both over and underpayment of servicesCreated new loading procedures thus decreasing baggage delays by 40%Made certain workers were abiding by airport requirements and procedures, FAA regulations, TSA Regulations, and OSHA standardsTaught Crew Resource Management to ramp employees and assigned teamsInstructed classes on air carrier operations, including ground, technical, flight and system operationsMonitored airline’s economics, utilizing a management simulation tool

Managed 15 employees and 8 cabin crew teams while promoting the exchange of ideas in all situations to enhance problem solvingDecreased the amount of employee call outs by 75%Promoted effective communication while acting as the leadership mentor to 5 assigned leadsImplemented new training and auditing procedures created training materials and restructured OJT proceduresCoordinated with the Planning department for accomplishments of fuel biocide treatment for all aircraftMaintained shift turnover sheet(s) related to significant items occurring during each shift. Items overlapping shifts required more specific attention and sufficient detail to assure continuityAssured the prompt requisitioning of materials required for efficient execution of required work at the station. Taught the fundamentals of ramp operations and safety, including communications, teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and situational awareness

Managed and oversaw all activities as the Interim Ramp Station Manager at Dulles International Airport. Coordinated and executed the application and interview process of safety managersManage billing and accounting procedures, payroll report and employee database files for 330 employees; supervise and manage 75 employees on a daily basisIncreased workflow by 150% by introducing and conducting training sessions while holding weekly meetings for employees. Implemented and addressed ramp safety standards and conducted random audits on safety equipment and proceduresDecreased passenger baggage delays from plane to gate area by 70% by reassigning responsibilities. Increased productivity by meeting scheduled departure times of aircrafts by 50%Decreased company overhead approx $ 35,000 by being vigilant of overtime employees. Coordinated and executed the promotion and termination process of 550+ new hires