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Responsible for First Officer duties on the Boeing 737. Professional crewmember of a commercial airliner. Essential position for safe and efficient operations.

Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of Bombardier Flight Test Center Corporate Shuttle Aircraft. Additional duties include performing First Officer Duties aboard Experimental Flight Test Aircraft. Responsible for the safe conduct of corporate shuttle flights on worldwide flying operations, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

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Developed and lead a team of 35 project engineers, configuration management specialists, IT developers, and continuous improvement specialists to support the establishment and tactical execution of 12 flight test certification programs. Directly accountable for delivering multiple program deliverables within defined scope, budget, and quality parameters, ensuring and maintaining customer satisfaction. Responsible for company communication, governance, and executive summaries to include standardized monthly program reviews focusing on metrics, accountability, risk management, and mitigation plans.

Managed the creation and completion of new development aircraft flight test program deliverables on time and within budget, paving the way for the company to achieve formal certifications. Provided strong leadership skills in directing more than 25-person flight test team, including project pilots, flight test engineers, and project managers. Wichita's 99.7 Lite FM

Provided oversight and leadership to the entire field/property operations and directed area manager and special operations staff tasked to administer more than 50 open hotels and 250 employees. Formulated and implemented key business initiatives and strategies. Determined staffing requirements; hired, developed, and retained top field management talents. Created and enforced standards, measures, and budgets in all aspects of field operations.

Rendered unparalleled service to Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy in developing Value Place's national brand initiatives, which included web site development and management, public relations, internal communication for corporate employees and franchisees, as well as planning and rollout of annual training summits and conferences. Accountable for development and maintenance of crisis communication plan, press kit, and brand standards.

Directed and coordinated hotel development managers and their projects in compliance with purchase agreement to construction release. Handle the documentation of real estate prospects, contract critical timelines, and financial benchmark data through conceptualization and creation of company - wide shared database. Applied dynamic leadership skills in managing six development services managers.

Managed the conceptualization, establishment, and launch of the International Operations Department. Directed the sourcing, procurement, and delivery of more than $30M imported merchandise to mass-market retailers, such as Wal - Mart, Lowes, Target, and Home Depot Guaranteed 100% conformity with all customer and United States Customs shipping requirements; developed strong working relationships with 6 managers and 15 associates in both United States and China offices through effectual training and supervision. Oversaw the NPD process through frequent collaboration with all cross-functional business entities, such as packaging, graphics, engineering, sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing.

Exemplified versatility and multitasking skills in performing diverse tasks, such as forecasting, scheduling, and managing all truckload operations while ensuring 100% compliance with all customer shipping requirements. Managed the delegation of logistical tasks for 3 supervisors and 18 warehouse employees.

Responsible for environmental, power-plant, hydraulic, and electrical systems on the Boeing 727. Professional crewmember of a commercial airliner. Essential position for safe and efficient operations.

Worldwide Extensive transcontinental and transoceanic flying experience; responsible for $30 million dollar aircraft and crew while deployed around the world. Scheduled and dispatched squadron aircraft daily on tactical and administrative missions./Supervised and led 8 instructor pilots in the training of 112 student pilots, with no prior flight experience, in the T-37 aircraft. Analyzed flying deficiencies, counseled students on training related problems, and developed plans to correct them.