TONI SAMBURSKY
**** ********** *****, **** *****, Texas 76131
********.***@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly-organized, results-driven, and quality-focused professional, with progressive experience in project management concepts, such as project planning, coordination, and development; complemented with broad knowledge and expertise in Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS). Exemplify strong track record of success in implementing strategically designed solutions based on the needs of the general clients; equipped with extensive years of hard work in optimizing and improving operations emphasizing on effective solutions development. Demonstrate rigorous team leadership skills with demonstrated managerial ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and guarantee productivity and morale in high pressure situations. Possess effective communication skills evident through open relations with all levels of management.
CORE COMPETENCIES
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION
ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETATION
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
LOCKHEED-MARTIN LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION ~ FORT WORTH, TX
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT-LOCAL CHAPTER 565, AFSS 2010-PRESENT
- Hold key position providing effective leadership, organization, and motivation skills to achieve common goals
MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATION 2009-2010
- Rendered assistance to 2010 executive board with planning, organizing, managing, and recordkeeping
IAM LOCAL LODGE 2011, AFSS ~ FORT WORTH, TX
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEMBER 2009-PRESENT
- Design a functional work schedule for the specialists as part of the scheduling committee in 2009 and 2010
- Worked as a member of Election Committee in 2009 assigned to perform wide array of duties, including planning, managing, communicating, monitoring, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy and eligibility of candidates; exercise voting rights during elections
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
LOCKHEED-MARTIN CORPORATION, (AFSS) ~ FORT WORTH, TX
FLIGHT SERVICE SPECIALIST 2007-PRESENT
- Inflight – Display expertise in listening to and addressing frequencies aircraft needs and requests; monitoring the aircraft inbound list for possible search and rescue needs; and arranging air traffic control coordinating of clearances
- Pilot Weather Briefing – Carry out evaluation and assessment of weather trends and adverse conditions; ensure accurate interpretation and clear communication for easy comprehension by the pilot
- Flight Data / NoTAms – Effectively monitor flight plans both proposed and active for customs notifications and other special handling; strictly observe search and rescue procedures; and coordinate issuance and cancellation of NoTAms
- ENOTAM Expert – Significantly utilize time management and priority evaluation techniques to maintain fast and efficient execution of the latest streamlining efforts for the mass disbursement of critical National Air Space information
- PiRep Coach – Monitor and ensure accurate pilot reports input into the National PIREP System by flight service specialists
LWC SERVICES ~ FLOYD, IA
OWNER / DISPATCHER 2006-2008
- Effectively carried out company and dispatch contract negotiation
- Directly supervised employees and contractors including driver, dispatchers, and brokers
- Arranged and maintained weekly, quarterly, and annual records for maintenance, fuel, business, and Department of Transportation Title 49 compliance
- Applied creative problem solving and organization skills to ensure good customer relations for shipping and receiving customers; along with interpersonal relations skills in coordinating with driver, broker, shipper, and receiver
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ~ MINNEAPOLIS, MN
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVELOPMENT 2006-2007
- En route Air Traffic Control – Exhibited strict observance and coordination with air traffic clearances, and separated aircraft flying along federal airways and airports
DEPARTMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, UND ~ GRAND FORKS, ND
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSOCIATE-AVIATION 2004-2006
- Directly supervised hundreds of students per semester training them on air traffic control rules and regulations set forth by current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order 7110.65
- Developed and implemented coursework for classes, which include Introduction to Air Traffic Control; generated in simulator scenarios; and prepared simulation laboratories and flight progress strips
- Displayed mastery and expertise in instructing students on communication process with aircraft, other controllers, and supervisors
- Assessed students within simulators and classroom environments; monitored students in the Adacel and UFA air traffic control simulators; and coached, mentored, and motivated next group of students forward in Air Traffic Control
- Effectively demonstrated excellent teaching/platform skills and classroom management techniques, with focus and concentration on the continuous improvement of students, as well as strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures
- Expertly mentored students and other instructors applying supervisory skills; carried out curriculum design and development
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Management, With Concentration in Project Management
Colorado Technical University ~ Colorado Springs, CO: Expected Date of Graduation: Aug 2011
Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC)-Accredited
Relevant Courses: Leadership, Organization Behavior, Project Management Processes in Organizations, Project Planning, Execution and Closure, Applied Managerial Decision-Making, Graduate Research Methods, Schedule and Cost Control Techniques, Contracting and Procurement in Project Management, Applied Managerial Marketing, Operations Management, and Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
Major in Air Traffic Control, Minor in Aviation Management, and with Concentration in Computer Science
University of North Dakota ~ Grand Forks, ND: May 2004 and Jun 2005
Coursework in Computer Science
Copper Mountain College ~ Joshua Tree, CA: Nov 1998
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CREDENTIALS
Supervisory and Management Skills (SMS), Major in Management
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association (LMLA) ~ Fort Worth, TX : Present
Relevant Courses: Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Management Principles, Introduction to Supervision, Law for the Layman,
Leadership Development, Communication Skills, Coaching and Counseling, and Developing Performance
Notary ~ State Secretary of Texas
Private Pilot’s License ~ UND, 2002
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Notaries
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Active Union Member, Scheduling Committee, and Election Committee
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association Executive Vice President Chapter 565
ACTIVITIES
Chisholm Ridge Home Owners Association Social Committee Chairperson
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access and Outlook)
Programming Languages (C++, Java, HTML, and Visual Basic)
Webpage Development ~ Data Collection and Correlation ~ Visual Presentation Development