Act as a point of contact for all passenger related movement.
Accountable for the day-of operation and delivery of the Guest Experience program
Providing day-of leadership to more than 35 Guest Experience team members on shift
Resolve customer complaints and adjust policies to meet changing needs.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Maintain a high level of readiness for emergencies, IRROPS, and passenger conflict.
Responsible for VIPs travelling through YVR such as premiers, diplomats, or other foreign and domestic dignitaries.
Establish and enforce clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Provide ongoing training to address staff needs.
Comply with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Work closely with different airport tenants such as; United States Border Protection, Canada Border Services Agency, and others.
Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operational needs.
Created training manuals for employees to use as reference guide.
Airfield Operations Specialist
Vancouver Airport Authority
Richmond, BC
05.2021 - 02.2022
Enforce YVR policies and regulations upon all working airside parties such as ; Ground handlers, airlines, and other contractors.
Control and mitigate Foreign object debris (FOD) on the apron as well as on all runways and taxiways.
Communicate and work with other airside / operational departments at YVR such as Airside Safety Officers , Dispatchers, and Airfield Lighting.
Operate and drive vehicles in all weather conditions.
Provide snow and ice control through the use of aviation specific equipment and de-icing chemicals.
Provide assistance with other operational needs such as contractor escorting and aircraft incidents.
Responded to emergent situations regarding ground operations to quickly identify concerns, provide support and transport personnel and passengers away from critical scenes.
Respond to flood emergency calls by deploying water pumps and flood mitigation equipment around critical areas.
Coordinate runway, taxiway, and apron closures with all responsible parties.
Airport Operations Specialist
City of Abbotsford
Abbotsford, BC
03.2020 - 05.2021
Conduct airfield inspections and report conditions through the use of NOTAMs.
Tend to the needs and inquiries of airport tenants.
Control and mitigate Foreign object debris (FOD).
Accountable for day-of operations at Abbotsford International Airport.
Developed specific aviation related documents such as YXX ATDs, Bird and Wildlife Plan, and SNIC operations plan.
Terminal duties such as guest conflict resolution, airline inquires, and guest traffic management.
Wrote reports outlining results to facilitate airport management decision making.
Served as liaison between certain City departments to implement new improvement plans and changes. Eg. Between Airport - Stores or Airport - Public Works Yard.
Act as the main point of contact for all airport tenants such as; CATSA, Canada border services, ground handlers, and airlines.
Initiated emergency response protocols when needed.
Assisted with emergency response and evacuations.
Identified areas where improvements could be made within airport operations processes or procedures.
Airport Ground Operations Supervisor
RS & Associates
Abbotsford, BC
04.2017 - 03.2020
Managed a diverse crew of 5-10 people for airport ‘Ramp’ operations.
Performed ramp duties such as LAV services, GPU, Airstart, Aircraft Marshalling and de-icing.
Assigned junior managerial roles such as task assigning and crew scheduling.
Collaborated with tenants and internal departments to maintain smooth and efficient daily operations.
Developed and managed personnel training programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Aviation Management
Frankfurt University of Applied Science
Frankfurt, Germany
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC
06.2022
Study Abroad -
University of Münster
Münster
12.2018
Skills
Leadership
Supervision
Customer service
Training & Development
Organizational skills
Planning
Emergency Response
Decision-making
Certification
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical.
Occupational First Aid - Level 1
YVR 'Airside Vehicle Operations Permit' - D
BC - Class 3 drivers license with air brake endorsement.
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