Experience

Aviation Portfolio

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President, Aircraft Ownership Advisory

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Aviation Portfolio focuses on oversight, advisory and proactive management of our client's aviation assets. The Aircraft Advisory Group is directly involved in the full lifecycle of our client's aviation needs. From selecting the appropriate acquisition firm and guiding the acquisition process to vetting and engaging the right management company for the aircraft and owner to day-to-day oversight and advisory as the aciraft operates, we advocate for our owners and work with the management companies to ensure they receive the best possible operational and ownership experience.



Jet Aviation

• Switzerland
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Director

  • Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  Championed the Jet Aviation brand and its portfolio of products to meet the needs of aircraft owners in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada & New Mexico. Primarily responsible for managed fleet grown in region and remained engaged with each new client from initial interaction to proposal pitch and win to onboarding and account management. Championed the Jet Aviation brand and its portfolio of products to meet the needs of aircraft owners in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada & New Mexico. Primarily responsible for managed fleet grown in region and remained engaged with each new client from initial interaction to proposal pitch and win to onboarding and account management.



Sun Air Jets

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Aircraft Managment

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Direct liaison with ultra-high net worth clientele providing full oversight and responsibility for managed aircraft assets, operations, financials and custom tailored solutions to each owner Direct liaison with ultra-high net worth clientele providing full oversight and responsibility for managed aircraft assets, operations, financials and custom tailored solutions to each owner



Medici Consulting Solutions

• Türkiye
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2016

  Focus on leveraging hands-on operational, business development, advisory and financial expertise to generate top-line and bottom-line growth to organizations across a range of industries with an emphasis on the aviation industry. My clients have included Tier-1 government contractors, real estate investors, airlines, airports, Ultra-high net worth individuals, and various start-up and established companies. ∙ Investment due diligence: Assessed revenue potential for a major west coast airport on behalf of investment group considering purchase of hangar, fuel, and maintenance facility; Gauged short/medium/long-term opportunities from hangar rental, fuel sales and increase in current managed asset volume. ∙ Spin-off/joint-venture strategy: Build operational plan for Asian government-backed airline to create separate entity for additional aircraft assets; Develop strategy to source planes through combination of purchases and leasing and operate aircraft through separate management entity. ∙ Operations and growth strategy: Lead effort to optimize overall operations and grow revenues for regional airport under new single ownership; Analyze all processes and present recommendations; Identify missed revenue opportunities and create sales/marketing initiatives and business development strategies; Create rebranding approach to position airport as regional one-stop shop through its range of available services. ∙ Early-stage operational/financial leadership: Serve as interim COO/CFO for multiple startups; refined founders’ go-to-market and business development strategies; Develop and implement initial organizational structure and operating processes; Build initial financials as component of fundraising materials. ∙ Aviation Specific projects: Private & commercial advisory, domestic and international fuel sales, brokerage, aircraft sales and leasing and flight department oversight and change management.



Tempus Jets

• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Special Projects

  • 2008 - 2012

  Private government and commercial aviation business offering aircraft leasing, sales and management services. Launched as a startup in 2008 and grew to $450M in annual revenues in four years. ∙ General management: Served on the leadership team that launched and grew the startup aviation business; oversaw all aspects of aircraft management, including personnel, base operations, maintenance, aircraft selection protocols, compliance, business development / marketing, and broker relationships. Established operational infrastructure, including accounting administration and compliance control. Led local and global teams of up to 30 employees in areas of sales, operations, logistics, client relations, and finance. ∙ Sales and marketing: Negotiated charter sales and private aircraft management contracts; Led asset cross-branding and marketing strategy, including online, print, and brick and mortar opportunities. ∙ Handled business development and relationship management. Acted as primary company representative (both domestically and internationally) in managing ultra-high-net worth client engagement, needs analysis, and product/service offerings. Developed, managed and expanded OEM and client relationships. Established relationships and alliance partnerships with Fortune 500 luxury goods companies, including McLaren, The Greenbrier, and Asprey Management of physical assets. Managed $150M+ in aircraft assets, ensuring client satisfaction, internal efficiencies and margin protection. Expanded assets by establishing private and commercial operations in the UK.



Kogod Consulting Group

• Managing Partner

  • 2005 - 2007

  Management consulting program for undergraduate students at American University. The program provides pro bono services to companies and non-profits in the Washington DC Metro Area. ∙ Restarted/reengaged existing but dormant management consulting program within Kogod School of Business; Established operating framework, created leadership team, and obtained administrator and faculty support to relaunch initiative; Recruited consultant pool of 25 students to execute projects. ∙ Marketing and business development: Spearheaded marketing and advertising activities. Cultivated relationships with alumni community, faculty and external entities to raise awareness and recruit prospective clients. Secured 20 client engagements with external businesses and American University organizations/departments.



Santa Barbara Applied Research

• United States

• Project Manager

  • 1999 - 2005

  Technology Transfer Company specializing in transferring military technology to commercial markets and commercial off the shelf technology (COTS) to military programs and requirements. ∙ Operations management. Hired as Assistant to Director of Emerging Technology and was promoted to oversee corporate regional headquarters; Led business development and project management functions to create/deploy new technologies. ∙ Program management: Served as direct liaison between US Navy client and solution provider; Managed four military and five commercial projects as part of a Pentagon contract; Define project scope and life cycle planning, delivered solutions, and secured buy-in from stakeholders to commercialize military-funded technologies. ∙ Enterprise-level relationship management: Engaged with marketing, manufacturing and sales partners to capture new business opportunities. Created and sustained robust supplier and vendor network. Consulted with FAA, FCC and government manufacturing/military/commercial partners to maintain regulatory compliance.