Experience

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  Nieuport Aviation

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Responsible for the efficient and safe operations of the Billy Bishop City Airport Terminal, my responsibilities include Terminal Operations, Gate Management, Ramp operations, Safety and Security, IT, Non Aviation Commercial development, and Facilities Maintenance. Billy Bishop passengers in 2019 were approximately 2.5 million.

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  Mobile Airport Authority

  • Mobile, Alabama, United States

  • Vice President Operations

    • Jul 2018 - Sep 2022
    • Mobile, Alabama, United States

    Responsible for the safe operations of the Mobile Airport Authority airports. Mobile Regional Airport, Brookley Downtown Airport and St Elmo GA airport. With assistance from my team we are responsible for Security, Law Enforcement, Airside Ops, Customer Service, Capital Improvement, Safety. Project Manager for the planning, construction and opening of the new Downtown Airport scheduled for Fall of 2024.

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  Freelance

  • Florida, United States

  • President Aviation Consulting Solutions LLC

    • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
    • Florida, United States

    • Assisted Consulting Company in the development of a General Aviation Safety Management Program that will assist aviation business in reaching their safety goals.• Assisted the University of Beijing in the development of the General Aviation Master Plan for the development and promotion of the GA market in China.

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  Milwaukee County

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

  • Airport Director

    • Feb 2016 - Sep 2017
    • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Responsible for budgeting and executing numerous capital projects at Timmerman GeneralAviation Airport. Completion of a new General Aviation Ramp, Completion of runway overlay, completion of main Hangar roof.•Worked closely with the business community of Milwaukee County and the top Fortune 500 companies in promoting the use of their Airport. Increase in business travel through MKE and less leakage to other airports.•Worked closely with airline leadership in reducing the cost of doing business at MKE which reduced the costs per enplaned passenger to the airlines.•Developed and implemented Airport Rules and Regulations, and updated Airport Minimum Standards.•Personally, traveled to Mexico City to meet with low-cost airline leadership, resulting in first truly International Flights between Mexico and Milwaukee

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  Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC

  • Jacksonville, Florida, United States

  • Chief Business Development Officer

    • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
    • Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    Responsible for the strategic management and oversight of the World Business Development Team at Hi-Lite Airfield Services. The team had responsibilities in the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States.• Developed and Implemented long term strategic plans that increased market shares by 20 % percent. Created strategies and implemented solutions that ensured market advantages and competitive edge that included research and development of new products and services.• Worked closely with the Operations team in ensuring our customers’ needs were satisfied.

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  Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • COO

    • Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
    • San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Worked closely with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority and other government agencies in thesuccessful transition from public to private operations.• Provided the CEO with timely and accurate information to assist him in strategic goal setting and achievement.• Developed and implemented effective strategies that supported the growth and sustainability of the airport operation. Successfully completed FAA Inspections.• Developed a core Operations team responsible for operations, security, maintenance, cargo, customer services and other aeronautical activities.• Developed and implemented world-class customer services standards that increased the positiveperception of the airport while improving the passenger experience.• Negotiated with major fuel provider the construction of a major fuel depot at the airport whichincreased revenues by over $1.5 million dollars a year.

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  Broward County Aviation Department

  • Ft Lauderdale

  • Deputy Director

    • Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
    • Ft Lauderdale

    Active member of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance an organization that promotes and marketsBroward County and its diverse business opportunities. I traveled to several countries and attended numerous diplomatic gatherings representing and promoting our system of airports.• Responsible for oversight of the Airports Safety Program, which included construction and airfield areas of responsibilities. Regularly met with all Project Management and Construction Project Management teams to ensure the runway and associated infrastructure were safely completed.• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the airport parking systems, with total yearly revenues of over $36 million dollars. Implemented numerous customer service and operational improvements that have increased total parking occupancy and improved the customer experience.• Worked closely with division leaders to improve communications between the different airport teams, thus improving efficiencies throughout the organization. Responsible for approximately 200 employees

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  Jacksonville Aviation Authority

  • Jacksonville, Florida, United States

  • Director Aviation Management

    • Aug 2006 - Feb 2010
    • Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    • Directed all airport operations and activities, in accordance with established Federal and State airport regulations. My responsibilities included the management of 130 full-time and part-time employees, which included Police, Security, Airside and Landside Operations, Maintenance, Customer Services and General Aviation.• At Herlong Airport responsible for the (FBO), ensuring delivery of services in a safe and efficient manner.• Worked closely with the Jacksonville community in the outreach programs for the extension ofthe main runway at Craig Airport.• Responsible for the preparation and execution of over $20 million dollars in Operations andMaintenance budgets. I reduced the annual operating costs to JAA, by garnering savings more than $1.3 million dollars for all my responsible airports.• Heavily involved in the planning, budgeting, and coordination for the construction and successfulopening of a new $180 million-dollar terminal under budget and on time.

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  Vancouver Airport Services Ltd.

  • Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

  • Director for Operations

    • Apr 2004 - Jul 2006
    • Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

    • Directed the day-to-day operations of all landside, terminal and cargo operations at the Santiago International Airport (SCL). Implemented internationally recognized airport best practices, which directly resulted in the airport garnering the prestigious award of “Best Airport in Latin America" for the year 2005.• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Airport Cargo facilities, to include Airline belly cargo import and export operations. I also developed a working relationship with Chilean Customs Agencies, directly leading to new and improved security protocols, which greatly reduced cargo pilferage.• Key executive member of the consortium negotiating team that worked closely with Chilean Ministry officials in re-negotiating the long-term concessions contract. Successfully extended the concessions contract, which allowed for increased investments by our partners.• Successfully opened lines of continuous communications between the consortium and the stateaviation agencies (DGAC) responsible for the oversight of airport operations at SCL. The results were immediate and lasting improvements in airport security, airside operations, and customer service.

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  United States Air Force

  • Europe, Latin America and USA

  • Technical Sergeant

    • Apr 1977 - May 1997
    • Europe, Latin America and USA

    Honor Graduate Security Police Academy, protection of USAF Nuclear Resources and Weapons storage areas. Law Enforcement duties as assigned. Professional Training specialist and Education counselor, responsible for Base Education and Training programs. Translator Spanish and Italian languages.