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Executive Professional | Operations Leadership | Aviation & Infrastructure
Accomplished executive professional with over 55 years of sustained excellence and high-performance leadership across critical infrastructure and aviation operations, including extensive experience supporting Water Tower systems and major airline environments such as United Airlines. Demonstrates a consistent record of delivering operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth within complex, highly regulated industries.
Possesses deep expertise in strategic planning, large-scale operations management, safety and compliance oversight, capital project execution, and workforce leadership. Adept at aligning operational goals with corporate strategy, optimizing system performance, and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure safety excellence.
Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar initiatives, and maintaining strict adherence to industry regulations and safety standards. Brings a disciplined, results-driven leadership style focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation.
Core Competencies
- Executive Leadership & Organizational Strategy
- Operations & Performance Management
- Aviation & Infrastructure Systems Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance (FAA, OSHA, Safety Standards)
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Project & Program Management
- Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Resource Allocation
- Team Development & Workforce Leadership
Certifications & Professional Credentials
- Project Management Professional (PMP) (or equivalent certification)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt)
- Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
- OSHA Safety & Compliance Certification
- Executive Leadership & Management Certification
Professional Value
- 55 years of proven performance excellence
- Extensive experience in high-stakes, regulated environments
- Strong ability to drive efficiency, safety, and operational success
- Trusted leader with a reputation for integrity, reliability, and results
Career Objective
Seeking an executive-level opportunity to leverage decades of leadership experience, industry expertise, and certified professional skills to drive operational excellence, strengthen safety performance, and support long-term organizational growth.
Major Contracts & Managed Accounts
- CXS Railroads – Large-scale rail infrastructure and operations oversight
- Home Depot – Facilities management and logistical coordination
- Menards – Construction, maintenance, and operations projects
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) – Transit system operations and safety compliance
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) – Infrastructure, utilities, and facility management
- Additional clients & projects – Diverse contracts spanning public and private sectors
Compensation & Equal Opportunity Statement
- Pay Scale: $70,000 base salary plus commission
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Pay: $27.38 - $32.97 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000