B enjamin J. Lynn
Wichita, Ks 67212
*************@***.***
OBJECT IVE
To obtain a position within the Sales/Marketing field that will provide additional
experience, and the opportunity for professional growth and enrichment.
S TRENGTHS
Possess a thorough understanding of the aerospace industry.
Experienced in purchasing, marketing, promotions in a variety of professional settings.
Managed others and worked well in a team-oriented environment.
A Self-starter with the ability to multi task and work independently.
Adapts readily to ever-changing situations, and makes quality decisions.
A P rofessional with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills..
EXPER IENCE
M arketing/Sales Manager- Spartan College of Aeronautics. W ichita Ks./Tulsa OK, 2009-Present
• Responsible for Marketing and recruitment for the state of Kansas
• As National Air Show Coordinator I created and organized public relations speaking events.
• Nurtured and built relationships with new students from enrollment to class start, for a Future in
Aviation
• Consulted aftermarket customer support and business development, sales and marketing in
regional and international markets.
• Built a solid foundation Client base with Local Educators, local business, and trade schools, while
d riving profitable revenue and growth and maintaining customer relations
• Designed marketing and branding package for the college to update Image, with profitable growth
model, and lead organizational change and progress. This includes developing strategic
relationships, client cultivation, and creating a solid operational infrastructure
Marketing Director- Kaw Enterprise Development Authority: Fi rst Council/South Wind Casinos
Newkirk OK. 2007-2009
• Created an in house advertising agency for five properties owned by the K aw-Otteo I ndian nation
• Designed and created all promotions for South Wind/First council C asinos
• Placed all forms of media in three separate markets
• Managed accounts payable and billing for all properties
• Promoted live concert events for casino entertainment
• Build strong relationships with all vendors and staff
Marketing Director- Maverick Marketing, Wichita, Ks. 2005-2007
• Responsible for all aspects and duties for operating up start advertising agency
• Managed profit and loss statement, produced and wrote commercials, print ads, outdoor media
• Created marketing plans and media purchasing for several clients, including full placement of all local
p romotions
Marketing Manager /Media Buyer - TEAMedia, W ichita 2004- 2006
• Managed varied accounts for Advertising Agency
• Worked independently on all aspects including creative services media
p lacement, campaign strategy and market knowledge
• As a representative for many clients, I assessed their needs and wrote
copy, produced Commercial media, and print Design
• Focused on time management to fully service my clients needs
Marketing Coordinator/buyer-Raytheon T ravel Air/Beechcraft, W ichita, Ks. 2000-2004
• Marketing Coordinating for exclusive fractional ownership IWAFAR91/135 operations
• Incorporating customer relations, maintenance, and operational
requirements utilizing SAP/AIS computer programs Trained
• Authorized release, regulated, and controlled over 90 aircraft and crews, flying
more than 100 daily scheduled flights.
• Assessed NOTAMS, weather and flight conditions, and applied appropriated actions.
• Constructed aircrew flight plans using Jeppesen FAR part 121 performance data software
Managing/Partner, BAJ I nc., the Bohemian Bean Co, W ichita, KS, 1995-2000
• As Owner Operator and member of a team, I worked to develop a small business to
i nclude a business plan, marketing plan, concept design, promotions, and
i mplementation and policy and procedures
• Responsible for daily operation of a small business including maintaining
i nventory, ordering supplies, hiring and supervising staff, customer services and cost analysis
• Created relationships with vendors and customer base
I n-Flight Marketing, AMR/American Airlines, Dallas, TX, 1990-1995
• Responsible for the development and coordination of promotions for the Corporate Learning Center
• Developed local training programs
• Completed in-f light cabin safety training for MD-80, 737-300, 757
EDUCT ION
• Santa Rosa State University, Santa Rosa, CA, BSA Marketing, Minor-Aviation Management
• Butler County Community College AAS- Business Administration
• Wichita West High School, Wichita, KS
Additional T raining/Certificates
T ulsa University- Market Training 2010
Pilot instrument, Wichita, Ks. 2002
P rivate Pilot, Wichita, Ks. 2000
Single Cabin Safety training, CL65, DO328, Dulles, Washington D.C. 2002
Red Cross-Medical emergency training (Cabin), Dulles, Washington D.C. 2002
Sap Training Raytheon- 2000
FAR 121 Dispatch certificate- after six-week accelerated course Dallas, TX. 2000
E mergency Cabin Procedures- MD-80, 737, 757- Center Dallas, TX. 1992
G round Safety and Security Coordination course- Comair/Delta Cincinnati, Oh. 1999
Sabre Airline Data software- American airlines Dallas, TX. 1995