Gregory E. Groover
Cumming, GA 30040
**************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a leadership position that is professionally challenging and
offers growth opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Management (Cum Laude), The University of
Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Aviation Management (Cum Laude), Auburn University, Auburn, AL
professional experience
Delta Global Services - Atlanta, GA
11/2009 - Current
Operational Scheduler
1. Coordinated commercial aircraft schedules, taking into account
multiple factors including crew availability, mechanical requirements,
weather, customs requests, and government regulations
Project Administrator
2. Led effort to re-authorize all Delta employees with expiring work
authorization documents
3. Served as team lead/subject matter expert for all E-Verify/I9 issues
4. Served as subject matter expert on a multi-phase government compliance
project to verify employment eligibility of 55,000+ Delta Air Lines
employees with the Department of Homeland Security
5. Led a team on an external job reporting compliance improvement
project, utilizing LEAN and Six Sigma tools to improve process
efficiency and reduce costs. Reduced process time from 3-5 hours to
10-15 minutes while implementing compliance visibility and recruiter
accountability
6. Hired 1,200+ flight attendants as a member of the IFS Hiring Team
7. Led the effort to review PRIA records for new hire pilots to ensure
compliance
8. Served on the Records Retention Committee to ensure compliance of
record storage and destruction
The Landings Club - Savannah, GA
02/2009 - 10/2009
2nd Assistant Superintendent
9. Completed an $8M renovation of the golf course; responsibilities
included overseeing all chemical applications for golf course, system
applications, and record keeping
10. Received "Employee of the Quarter" recognition in first quarter of
employment
Druid Hills Golf Club - Atlanta, GA
01/2007 - 08/2007
Turf Care Intern
11. Received extensive hands-on training in all areas of golf course
maintenance
Oglethorpe Power Corporation - Atlanta, GA
10/2002 - 12/2006
First Officer on King Air 300 (BE-30)
12. Member of a two-person flight crew responsible for transporting
company executives and officials to various locations throughout the
U.S.
13. Responsible for flight safety and situational awareness
Peachtree Flight Center - Peachtree City, GA
07/2002 - 11/2002
Certified Flight Instructor
14. Provided instruction to both commercial and private students
15. Conducted in-flight training as well as ground school for over 15
students
16. Demonstrated tremendous responsibility for maintaining the safety of
inexperienced student pilots
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
LEAN and Process Management
Government Compliance
Strategic/Tactical Planning
Strong Analytical, Problem Solving, Coaching, and Facilitation Skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, Power-point, Access)
Commercial Pilot: Single/Multi-Engine Airplane, Instrument Rating;
Certified Flight Instructor