Aviation Operations Manager Resume

Desired Industry: Aviation	SpiderID: 17204
Desired Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio	Date Posted: 11/19/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 11/20/2007
Desired Wage: 55000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Distinguished, award-winning, and success-driven
professional seeks to leverage exemplary military
leadership, navigational experience, and a solid education
in an AVIATION OPERATIONS position.

Experience:
INBOUND DIRECT / ABBE ROAD SELF-STORAGE - Sheffield, OH 1996-Present

Oversee daily operations for a successful self-storage and order
fulfillment facility with 165 units and seven buildings.

General Manager

Accountable for business development, sales, advertising /
marketing, customer relations, contract management, budgeting,
billing, collections, computer systems, accounts payables, accounts
receivables, and facility maintenance activities. Ensure state
compliance in managing delinquent tenants and the related liquidation
processes.

* Contributed to the successful launch and management of Inbound
Direct (a spin-off company) that directly stocks and markets 150+
vacuum bags varieties completely online or by telephone.

* Expanded business opportunities by marketing / outsourcing
customer relations phone operations, order processing, and
fulfillment services to various organizations.

* Successfully manage the order and fulfillment process for the
Peterson Nut Company's Christmas catalog.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE - Based in Youngstown, OH 1985-2006

Established a distinguished record of exemplary service as an USAFR
Officer and Navigator.

Major (Retired), 910th Airlift Wing (Youngstown-Warren Regional
Airport, OH)

Conducted confidential missions directly related to the safety,
sovereignty, and defense of the United States of America. Accountable
for ensuring the safe delivery of personnel and equipment while
serving as a C-130H navigator under very dangerous conditions and
acts of war including (but not limited to) Desert Storm, Sarajevo,
and Operations Iraqi Freedom. Commanded unit navigators and ensured
adherence to all written directives and flight standards. Led
training and development initiatives surrounding aircraft systems and
procedures. Responsible for preparing detailed formation briefings
and flight plans.

* Increased squadron's war-fighting capability as initial
instructor cadre for new SKE all-weather airdrop mission.

* Contributed to the first multi-national airdrop of Bahraini Royal
Army and US Army Special Forces Group.

* Known as an expert planner and lead navigator for 82nd airborne
operation involving 18 aircraft and 600+ paratroopers.

* Achieved 100% launch reliability rate of combat and combat
support sorties while serving as Joint Forge crew scheduler.

* Volunteered and manned multiple Noble Eagle missions in response
to 9/11.

* Completed numerous successful missions into Iraq and Afghanistan.

* Selected as part of a crew for a highly sensitive multinational
operation drop mission due to vast tactical navigation experience;
known as first USAF C-130 crew to execute mission of such nature.

* Served as a member of an initial cadre of instructors conducting
tactical training efforts.

* Planned and flew challenging low-level airland missions to take
the Combined Forces Afghanistan Commander into Tarin Kowtz
Afghanistan's Operating Base.

* Participated as a member of a crew that was hand-selected to fly
Secretary of State Colin Powel and LTG Sanchez into Baghdad.

* Rescued failing historical and morale project by successfully
negotiating contractor arrangements and securing reputable historical
lithographs.

* Held "Top-Secret" clearance as a Command Post Officer Controller.

* Acknowledged for "flawless mission execution" by flying airland
and airdrop missions during Alaska Cope Thunder exercise.

~ Additional USAF Achievements (prior to 1997) Available Upon
Request ~

Education:
Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
(minor in Political Science)

Skills:
* Aviation Management: Leverage superb record as a military
officer, navigator, and private pilot to manage multiple aspects
aviation operations. Identify and eliminate risks surrounding
regulatory compliance, weather, airspace, and airport safety. Adept
coordinating flight details, feasibility, and alternative flight
plans. Enforce administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and
governmental regulations.

* Crisis Management & Leadership: Expertise developing action plans
to mitigate crisis and solve emerging concerns. Familiar with
processes and policies to detect vulnerability and execute
intervention strategies to minimize loss and liability.

* Project & Operations Management: Serve as integral project and
operations team member capable of meeting expected timelines and
goals. Trained in the art of critical thinking; skilled identifying
and developing process improvements and key performance efforts
surrounding operational readiness, training, development,
administration, and budgeting activities.

* Key Strengths: Decisive and action-oriented professional with the
ability to execute strategic and long-term goals. Recognized by
superiors as "Highly effective and professional . . ." possessing a
". . . disciplined and charismatic leadership style."

Additional Information:
USAF Training:

- Officer Training School
- Navigator School
- USAF Survival Training
- C-130 Instructor Navigator Training
- Squadron Officer School
- Advanced Airlift Tactical Training Course
- Introduction to Electronic Warfare
- Air Command and Staff College

Awards, Medals & Commendations:

- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal
- Aerial Achievement Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- AF Outstanding Unit Award
- Combat Readiness Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Southwest Asia Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Iraq Campaign Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal & Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Kuwait Liberation Medal Government of Kuwait

Licensure:
FAA Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Michael Fortunato
Street:	Phone: 440-892-3617
City: Bay Village	Fax: -
State: Ohio
Zip: 44140
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