Project Manager Senior

Ellen B. Urell, Ed.D., CAM

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Fort Collins, CO 80525 Email: *****@*********.***

Professional Experience

Walgreens Boots Alliance Apr 2023 - Current

Senior Manager, Executive Mobility and Dispatch

• Responsible for overall management of flight department inclusive oversight of crew, schedule, and maintenance as well as unmatched, personalized, service for each user.

• Ongoing operational analyses such as evaluation of external aircraft management company versus in-house flight department, inclusive of cost, staffing, tax considerations, privacy, and insurance as well as monitoring aircraft market for purchase versus supplemental lift options and modernization of aircraft equipment.

• Budget preparation and flight metric and financial reporting.

• Oversight of corporate aircraft use policies.

• Advise senior leadership on FAA and IRS regulatory matters, including compliance with FAA subsidiary structure requirements, Part 91 versus Part 135 differences, and tax implications.

• Create aviation specific emergency response plan and integrate into existent Company security and business continuity plan.

• High level of coordination with security team to mitigate risk and ensure each trip is evaluated and supported with crew and passenger safety at forefront.

• Drive continuous improvement by documenting policies and procedures, seeking cost saving opportunities and researching software solutions for a comprehensive travel program, and coordination.

• Manage all aviation related relationships such as with legal and tax partners and outside vendors. Bloomberg LP 1995 - 2023

Includes Bloomberg related consulting while employed by Geller & Company, New York, NY Aviation Manager / Chief of Staf

• Built best in class flight department from ground up, in partnership with Chief Pilot, inclusive of multiple high quality aircraft for varying mission types, robust safety and security, thoughtful use policies maximizing asset use, highly trained and professional team, and multiple hangar spaces.

• Facilitated capital purchases of aircraft, hangars and other equipment, including asset analysis, contract negotiations, financing, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and insurance.

• Designed and managed aviation safety program, including emergency response plan, evaluation of safety performance indicators, threat and error mitigation strategies, and human factor considerations.

• Managed international flight requirements related to aircraft imports and exports, compliance with European Union Emission Trading Scheme, and country-specific taxes and fees.

• Designed personal use programs and policies as well as calculated timeshare payments and imputed income, monitored flight usage, analyzed flight trends, and prepare management reports.

• Prepared financial reports and analyses, including statement of cash flows, budget versus actual, capital spending along with overlaying financial and flight metrics.

• Business partner to Chief Pilot to facilitate seamless day to day operation, resource allocation and management of multiple complex projects, actively participating in development and execution of strategic plans and workflow management, identifying and mitigating risks, implementing process improvement initiatives as well as developing strategies to support project success.

• Drive continuous improvement via industry benchmarking and tactical planning, including regulatory implications and changes, compensation trends, international operations, sustainable aviation fuel, and various ownership and operating models.

• Developed strategies to meet corporate needs, maximizing cash and tax benefits by applying relevant FAA and IRS considerations, including FAA Part 91 and 135 regulations, fringe benefit and entertainment use rules, gift tax implications, and carriage of elected officials requirements. 1 of 2

Education and Certificates

AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAM 2022

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VITERBI

CERTIFIED AVIATION MANAGER 2021

NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION, Washington, D.C. DOCTORATE, LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE 2005

FIELDING GRADUATE UNIVERSITY, Santa Barbara, California Dissertation Topic: A study of ineffective leadership and its impact on organizations (UMI 3208851) BACHELOR OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY 1993

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, New York

Presentations and Publications

• Urell, E.B. (15 May 2024). Personal Use, Aircraft Sharing and Carriage of Political Candidates. National Business Aviation Association, Business Aviation Taxes Seminar, Dallas TX.

• Urell, E.B. (16 October 2023). Sustainable Aviation Fuel Considerations. National Business Aviation Association, Tax, Regulatory and Risk Management Conference, Orlando, FL.

• Urell, E.B. (18 October 2023). How is Environmental Policy Impacting You? National Business Aviation Association, General Session, Orlando, FL.

• Urell, E.B. (16 October 2022). Setting Expectations with Aircraft Use Policies. National Business Aviation Association, Tax, Regulatory and Risk Management Conference, Orlando, FL.

• Urell, E.B. (17 November 2021). Business Management in Aviation: Six Months to CAM. National Business Aviation Association Webinar.

• Urell, E.B. (28 July 2021). Leadership in Aviation: Six Months to CAM. National Business Aviation Association Webinar.

• Urell, E.B. (9 June 2021). Business vs. Personal Use: The New Normal. National Business Aviation Association News Hour Webinar.

• Urell, E.B. (5 August 2020). Transporting Candidates for Election. National Business Aviation Association News Hour Webinar.

Urell, E.B. (19 October 2014). Ownership and Operating Structures: Documentation. National Business Aviation Association, Tax, Regulatory and Risk Management Conference, Orlando, FL.

• Urell, E.B. (12 August 2005). Moderator. Grounded Action Research Symposium, Alexandria, VA

• Urell, E.B. (2014). Managing Private Aviation Services For UHNW Clients: Top Tips From Geller & Company. Family Wealth Report, 2 October 2014.

• Urell, E.B. (2006). Simulating Benevolence: Obstructing Systemic Problem Solving. World

• Futures Journal Series, 62(7), 524-532.Urell, E.B. (2006). Pick Up That Crayon and Go! Coloring outside the box and Emma Willard School. Scholar Search Associates, Clinton, CT.

• Urell, E.B. (Fall 2004 to Spring 2006). The Bulletin of Emma Willard School, Columnist, Troy, NY. Board Affiliations and Non Profit Engagement

• National Business Aviation Association Tax and Regulatory Committee (2021 to Current)

• Volunteer Leader, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (2014 to Current)

• Volunteer, Rebuilding Together New Orleans (2008 to 2011)

• Member, Fielding Alumni Council (2007 to 2010)

• Board of Trustees, The Emma Willard School (2004 to 2006)

• President, The Emma Willard School Alumnae Association Council (2004 to 2006)

• Member, The Emma Willard School Alumnae Association Council (2000 to 2004) 2 of 2

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