Private Pilot and Adventure Flying Enthusiast
Summary
Current objective: teach COPA members how easy it is to fly their own planes INTERNATIONALLY
Longer term objective: Lead/Host International/Exotic Adventure Vacation flights catering to COPA members
Recently retired IBM Executive seeking adventure & fun!
My IBM career taught me to be a strategic problem-solver and gave me extensive experience as a technical consultant and project manager. Exceptional at partnering with international team members. Proven success in achieving outstanding customer satisfaction while executing global projects. Uniquely skilled at transforming complex/ambiguous situations into meaningful outcomes.
- Complex Project Mgmt - Problem Solving - Communication
- Contract Negotiation - Team Mgmt - Positive Customer Mgmt
- Marketing / Sales - Leadership / Facilitation - Decision Making
Longer term objective: Lead/Host International/Exotic Adventure Vacation flights catering to COPA members
Recently retired IBM Executive seeking adventure & fun!
My IBM career taught me to be a strategic problem-solver and gave me extensive experience as a technical consultant and project manager. Exceptional at partnering with international team members. Proven success in achieving outstanding customer satisfaction while executing global projects. Uniquely skilled at transforming complex/ambiguous situations into meaningful outcomes.
- Complex Project Mgmt - Problem Solving - Communication
- Contract Negotiation - Team Mgmt - Positive Customer Mgmt
- Marketing / Sales - Leadership / Facilitation - Decision Making
Proudest Accomplishment
My wife and I flew our own Cirrus SR22 to Costa Rica and made the cover of CIRRUS PILOT magazine !
Experience Highlights
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Technical Support Project Management Leader
IBM
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Executive Customer Consultant
IBM
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Executive Project Manager
IBM
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Private Pilot Consultant, General Aviation Leader
Private Pilot
Education  and Certifications
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IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations v3
ITILÂ (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
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Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Project management Institute
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Masters in Business Administration
Winona State University
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Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Marquette University
Causes & Interests
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Airport Council General Aviation Representative
Rochester International airport
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Board Member and Finance Committee Chair
Rochester Area Family Y
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Treasurer
Rochester Area Family Y
Results
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200
hours SR22 PIC time -
1200
hours total PIC time
Flying Skills
- Mentor for new pilots
- ifr rated (1984)
- FLying club financial mgmt
- FAA WINGS
- Active safety pilot
