MARIA ANN MIKLOS
Clearwater, FL. ( Tel 219-***-**** ( ***********@***.***
Highly accomplished Senior Management Professional with more than 25 years
of progressive experience for a leading airline and Fortune 500 company.
Creates a recurring theme of sustainable success through the training,
leadership, and professional development of staff, laying the foundation
for long-term organizational growth. Leverages expertise in all facets of
operational/facilities management and organizational development to help
companies achieve significant competitive business advantage in workforce
productivity, improvements, and efficiency. Skilled communicator,
negotiator, strategic planner, problem solver, and decision maker.
Continuously seeks ways to improve processes and reduce administration
costs while focusing efforts on value-added, effective best practices to
refine operating, reporting, and management capabilities.
Core Competencies
Budget Development/Management ( Curriculum Development ( Facilities
Management
Human Resources ( Needs Assessment ( Operations Management ( Organizational
Development
Personnel Development ( Program Design ( Team Leadership ( Records
Management
Training/Development ( Union/Non-union Staff Supervision ( Workforce
Planning
Professional Experience
United Airlines, Chicago, IL 1986 - 2013
United Airlines is a major American airline and the world's largest airline
with 86,800+ employees at 377 destinations.
manager, human resource - learning (2011 - present)
Promoted through positions of increasing profile and scope to develop and
facilitate corporate learning programs. Leverages skills in organizational
development to create and deliver engaging, effective training initiatives
and educational programs.
supervisor, maintenance / technical training (1999 - 2011)
Laid a foundation of high performance for Maintenance Operation
Instructors, directing them in the development and delivery of technical
training programs in alignment with client requirements. Maintained
knowledge of each instructor's skill set and course specialties to
distribute instructional workload. Concurrently administered human
resources and facilities management activities at O'Hare International
Airport as required.
Key highlights
. Ensured the consistent delivery of accurate, timely, and cost-
effective training by creating and maintaining technical instruction
standards.
. Recipient of the United Airlines Director Award in 2010.
senior instructor - field services, o'hare ramp training (1997 - 1999)
Provided performance-focused direction in the delivery of
intermediate/advanced technical courses, as well as leadership courses,
seminars, and workshops. Mentors and directs Lead Ramp Servicemen
delivering classroom instruction, conducting classroom observations and
making recommendations for improvement in instructional delivery.
Maintained all required training records, instructor schedules, and reports
to ensure the seamless operation of the unit.
Key highlights
. Optimized the efficiency and corporate awareness of the division by
representing Field Services training during client communications.
sales and service instructor, o'hare ramp training (1987 - 1997)
Created an environment of high performance for 3,200 Ramp Service (Ground
Handlers) employees at O'Hare International Airport by developing and
delivering comprehensive training programs. Developed and administered
annual budgets, facilitating the procurement of innovative training
equipment while enabling the creation of highly effective and informative
training curriculum.
Key highlights
. Guided and led 15 technical instructors in the best practices and
strategies for the effective delivery of training programs, maximizing
the productivity of the Ramp Service team.
Earlier positions at United Airlines included Staff Assistant-Special
Assignment and Ramp Supervisor.
Additional Experience
Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Oak Park-River Forest High School
Instructor for Adult Swimming Classes, Triton Community College
Education & Professional Development
Masters in Athletic Administration, University of Illinois - Circle Campus,
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Illinois - Circle Campus,
Chicago, IL
Education studies, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL