Airport Management, Aviation Management Resume

Desired Industry: Aviation	SpiderID: 16578
Desired Job Location: Yorktown, Virginia	Date Posted: 10/25/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date:
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: No
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Experience:
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR 2005–PRESENT
NAVY RECRUITING DISTRICT - RICHMOND, VA

- Oversaw recruiting and verified accuracy and completeness of applicant paperwork
- Functioned as quality control checkpoint prior to actual enlistment or reenlistment
- Served as liaison between Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and the recruiting district
- Educated applicants in enlistment obligations, enlistment requirements, waiver requirements, and specific program eligibility requirements
- Directly contributed to the classification of 500 applicants enlisting or affiliating with the Navy, resulting in a 25% increase in productivity
- Employed coaching, mentoring and training to 200 field recruiters on applicant processing procedures

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE SUPERVISOR 2004–2005
USS HARRY S TRUMAN CVN 75 - NORFOLK, VA

- Ordered, tracked and verified 2,700 advancement examination and answer sheet resulting in a less than 0.01% error rate
- Molded a new crew of Sailors while overseeing the processing of 1,000 advancements and over 400 Good Conduct Awards
- Facilitated 8 career review boards, providing career roadmaps and improving Educational Service Office retention to over 90%
- Expertly led a division of 6 junior Sailors, a duty section with 28 Sailors and a Damage Control Training Team of 10 members, each with outstanding results

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR 2003–2004
USS HARRY S TRUMAN CVN 75 - NORFOLK, VA

- Processed over 189 transfers, 247 newly reported Sailors, and 68 separations with no discrepancies
- Personally coordinated the movement of more than 500 Sailors to homeport

PERSONNEL TEAM SUPERVISOR 2002–2003
USS HARRY S TRUMAN CVN 75 - NORFOLK, VA

- Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports in order to determine their significance
- Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
- Compiled and retrieved corporate documents, records, and reports
- Played a vital role for providing pay and personnel support to a crew of 3,000
- Flawlessly executed 101 Sailor’s reenlistments resulting in more than $100, 000 in reenlistment bonuses to qualified Sailors

CEREMONIAL HONOR GUARD SUPERVISOR 1999–2002
COMMANDER NAVY REGION MID-ATLANTIC - NORFOLK, VA

- Effectively coordinated over 300 military funeral honors to deceased veterans
- Supervised 30 honor guard members in a daily administrative matters
- Conducted career development board for all honor guard members

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST 1997–1999
USS NASSAU LHA 4 - NORFOLK, VA

- Maintained 64 Physical Readiness Test records for the entire division with 100% accuracy
- Carried out air traffic control duties in air control towers, radar air traffic control facilities, and air operations offices
- Directly handled aircraft under Visual Flight Rules, Instrument Flight Rules conditions including records instrument flight rules clearances and relays clearances to aircraft
- Interpreted FAA regulations pertaining to air traffic control
- Issued instructions to vehicular traffic comprising of taxiing, parking and related airport information
- Designed and implemented instructions to fire, crash, and rescue equipment for emergency landings, crashes, and accidents; identified airfield markings and lighting systems; effects radar handoff
- Recognized as Outstanding Command Schools Coordinator and scheduled and tracked personnel for over 100 schools
- Drafted and originated helicopter direction center handbook, directly contributing to aviation safety and operational efficiency
- Instrumental in the accomplishment of over 550 instrument approaches and a mishap-free operation
- Actively trained 4 controllers and 3 fully qualified crews which increase flexibility

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY SUPERVISOR 1996–1997
NAVAL AIR FACILITY ADAK - ADAK, AK

- Objectively conducted training to 5 juniors Air Traffic Controllers in the daily operations of Flight Planning
- Spearheaded abilities during a recent joint US Coast Guard and US Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) mission to aid a commercial vessel in distress
- Initiated and established a plan for the proper distribution and disposal of all Air Traffic Control equipment due to base closure procedure

RADAR SUPERVISOR 1991–1996
NAVAL AIR STATION - NORFOLK, VA

- Served as Qualified Air Operation Flight Dispatcher in 50% less time among others
- Volunteered over 240 off-duty hours as a United Way Big Brother
- Recognized in an article from a local newspaper for unselfish contribution to disadvantaged youths in the Tidewater area
- Functioned as Qualified Radar Final Controller increasing the watch team’s effectiveness and flexibility
- Increased section operational capability by over 25% by facilitating training to 3 controllers on 5 different position to achieve their maximum potential
- Completed assigned task with minimum supervision as a Qualified Air Operations Plotter
- Acted as Qualified Air Operations Branch Supervisor responsible for the training and supervision of up to 8 personnel, and the proper functioning of Air Operations during flight operation
- Qualified as Flight Planning Supervisor and handled Tower Flight Data Clearance Delivery and Ground Control watch stations prior to reaching 40% of allotted training time

Education:
EDUCATION

MAY 1987 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TECHNICAL AERONAUTICS
- Tennessee State University, School of Industrial Arts & Technology, Nashville, TN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

APR 2005 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
- Classification Interviewer School, Pensacola, FL
APR 2002 PERSONNELMAN, CLASS A SCHOOL
- Naval Technical Training Center, Meridian, MS
DEC 1997 PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- Little Creek, VA
APR 1997 AMPHIBIOUS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATION COURSE, CLASS C1 SCHOOL
- Naval Air Technical Training Center, Pensacola, FL
SEP 1988 CARRIER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER OPERATION COURSE, CLASS C1 SCHOOL
- Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, TN
JUN 1988 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER COURSE, CLASS A1 SCHOOL
- Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, TN

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

- Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), Norfolk, VA, April 1998
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers/Supervisors (ADAMS) For Supervisors, Norfolk, VA, January 2003

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT

- Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Recruiting District Richmond, 2005 -2007
- Sailor of the Quarter, Navy Recruiting District Richmond, for Third Quarter 2007
- Gold Wreath Award for excellent teamwork in achieving Navy recruiting command goals
- Navy Achievement Medal, 2002 – 2005
- Navy Achievement Medal, 2002 – 2003
- Navy Commendation Medal for meritorious service as Leading Petty Officer of the Regional Ceremonial Guard for Commander, Navy Region, MID-ATLANTIC, 2001 – 2002
- Navy Achievement Medal for displaying professionalism and Exemplary Leadership in the flawless management of all Airfield Operations while assigned to Naval Air Facility Adak, Alaska, 1996-1997
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, United Way Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, 1991-1996

Affiliations:
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

- National Dean’s List at Tennessee State University
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Performance-driven professional with strong skills in Project Management, Administration, and Aviation. Adept at coordinating project schedules and monitoring timelines. Experienced in developing plans and strategies, and documenting processes. Able to determine project requirements and produce cost estimates. Highly organized, able to coordinate administrative, office, and personal activities. Familiar with recruiting, hiring, and training personnel. Proficient at preparing and implementing policies and procedures. Extremely effective and flexible in fast-paced and stressful situations. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Airport/Aviation Management and Operations - Sales Action Plans and Development
- Personnel Administration - Air Traffic Control
- Hiring, Training and Supervising - Quality Assurance
- Leadership and Teambuilding - Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Time Management, Prioritizing - Superior Interpersonal Skills
- Hard working, Detail-Oriented - Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication - Able to multi-task in fast-paced environments

Additional Information:
ACTIVITIES

- Outstanding Young Men of America
- United Way Volunteer, Big Brother/Big Sister Program

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Darrell Hudson
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