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Productive, quality-oriented professional eager to contribute sharp business acumen and technical skills toward optimizing operations of a progressive organization.

 

Offering comprehensive background purchasing and technical warranty in the aviation industry, with consistent results in achieving fiscal and organizational objectives. Talent for defining and resolving discrepancies to avoid unnecessary cost expenditures. Strong leader who excels in training and directing top-performing teams. Effectively establish and manage key relationships with decision makers and strategic partners.

Project Management Startup Operations/Development Team Leadership Profit and Loss

Financial Analysis Legal Administration Risk Management Regulatory Compliance

Contract Negotiations Research and Planning Budget Allocation/Administration

 

  Reduced maintenance costs by 25% and recovered approximately $350,000 due to invoice investigation at Flight Options.

  Strategically created a Warranty Department at Flight Options in 2006 when there was $0 in warranty recovery; after the department s initial year, recovery was $837,000, $1.2 million by 2008, and on track for $1.2 million in 2009.

  Demonstrating sharp business acumen, have designed, developed and launched three departments, including Component Reliability Department, Warranty Department at US Airways, and Warranty Department at Flight Options.

  Successfully managed Purchasing and Warranty Departments for US Airways through two Chapter 11 filings, with strong focus on contract negotiations and execution.

  Within only 3 years, designed the Warranty Dept. at US Airways and took the Warranty recovery from approximately $20 million to $70 million.

 

Flight Options, Cleveland, OH                                                                                       

Manager, Technical Warranty / Insurance (2006-Present)

  Exhibiting initiative, strategically planned, facilitated and managed the successful launch of a warranty database and management program; proficiently followed through to generate an impressive $1.3 million in warranty savings to date for this small commercial airline. 

  Successfully built top-performing personnel vital to supporting program operations by strategically recruiting and effectively interviewing, screening and testing candidates.

  Proficiently steered inventory tracking of new and used aircraft components consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.

  Applied advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills toward building and establishing key supplier relationships and liaising effectively with company officers.

 

 

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US Airways Inc., Pittsburgh, PA                                                                        

Manager, Technical Warranty & Interior Purchasing (2000-2006)

  Achieved approximately $72 million in savings through warranty credits during two critical bankruptcies.

  Maintained full accountability for 100% of all warranties for commercial airline consisting of over 400 aircraft, including new and used/rotable inventory.

  Optimized productivity and efficiency by creating and implementing a Lotus-based warranty program to obtain cost recovery consistent with regulatory FAA requirements.

  Planned and coordinated workflow to maximize use of available resources while controlling costs and meeting company needs during downsizing.

  Initiated business improvement opportunities by effectively managing cross-functional teams of purchasing resources, client groups, and internal stakeholders.

  Demonstrated sharp leadership qualities in effectively hiring, orienting, training and leading personnel to ensure critical compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality control guidelines.

Component Technical Engineer (1995-2000)

  Conducted comprehensive review and analysis of data and trends pertaining to Rogue mechanical components.

  Successfully controlled expenses and contributed to profit increases by negotiating cost-effective solutions with suppliers and internal customers.

  Applied technical expertise toward performing component surveillance, identifying sub-standard performing components, and facilitating prompt resolution of problem units.

  Consistently improved workflow and optimized individual unit performance by performing project work diligently and effectively enhancing specific component population.

 

Additional US Airways Experience

 

Maintenance Control Foreman

Mechanic (Overhaul, Component Shop, Line)

Associate of Science, Major: Applied Electronic Technology - Allegheny Community College, Pittsburgh, PA; Dean s List

 

Associate in Specialized Technology, Major: Aircraft & Power-plant License - Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh, PA

 

FCC License C Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic