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Overview
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Core Skills
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Alane Paraison

Charlotte

Summary

Senior aviation professional with 20+ years of customer service and leadership experience, including frontline airline operations in both gate and cabin environments. Proven leader in airport operations, passenger experience, safety compliance, and team development. Known for decisive leadership during irregular operations, strong regulatory knowledge (FAA/TSA), and the ability to coach teams while maintaining operational excellence. Brings a balanced background in people management, crisis response, and service recovery. Seeking a management role overseeing gate agents, flight attendants, or airport operations teams.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Care /Gate Agent

Envoy Airlines
Greensboro
08.2024 - Current
  • * Lead end-to-end gate operations for domestic departures, ensuring on-time performance and safety compliance.* Manage decisive service recovery during irregular operations (IROPs), including weather disruptions and cancellations.* Act as a primary liaison between flight crews, operations control, and ramp teams to coordinate aircraft turnarounds.* Mentor and coach junior agents on SOP adherence, service standards, and operational discipline.

Flight Attendant

PSA Airline
Washington
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • * Oversaw cabin safety and service standards for a high-volume regional carrier, ensuring 100% FAA compliance.* Trained and mentored new crew members, reinforcing safety procedures and customer service excellence.* Resolved complex passenger disturbances and managed in-flight medical emergencies with composure.

Managing Partner/Salon Entrepreneur

JASI ALCO LLC
Charlotte
04.2018 - 03.2020

* Directed all aspects of business operations, including financial budgeting, inventory control, and luxury client relations.

* Developed high-touch service standards to ensure premium guest satisfaction and long-term retention.

* Acted as the final point of escalation for complex customer issues, ensuring brand loyalty through effective solutions.

Creative Director

Varji & Varji Salon
Charlotte
11.2002 - 04.2018

* Managed the daily operations of a high-end service facility for 16 years, ensuring the physical space met elite brand standards.

* Developed and implemented organization-wide training programs, administrative procedures, and staff evaluations.

* Collaborated with senior management to establish organizational policies regarding program benefits and staff eligibility.

Customer Service Managing Lead – OnStar

General Motors/Convergys
Charlotte
01.1999 - 03.2002

* Supervised a team of customer service professionals, boosting satisfaction scores through performance action plans.

* Produced financial and productivity reports to identify areas for program improvement and cost reduction.

Education

Vocational School Certificate - Cosmetology License

Carolina Beauty College
Charlotte, NC
01.1996 - 01.1998

Skills

  • Passenger Service Systems (PSS)
  • Departure Control Systems
  • CRM
  • Intercom/PA
  • In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)
  • POS & Inventory
  • LMS
  • MS Office Suite
  • Airport/Gate Operations
  • Cabin Leadership
  • FAA/TSA Compliance
  • IROPs Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Training & Mentorship
  • Customer Experience
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emergency Response (AED/First Aid)
  • SOP Enforcement
  • Effective Verbal and Written Communication
  • Active listening skills

Certification

  • FAA Certification
  • Water Rescue Certification
  • Safety and Emergency Procedures Training Certification

Core Skills

Passenger Service Systems (PSS), Departure Control Systems, CRM, Intercom/PA, In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), POS & Inventory, LMS, MS Office Suite, Airport/Gate Operations, Cabin Leadership, FAA/TSA Compliance, IROPs Management, Team Supervision, Training & Mentorship, Customer Experience, Conflict Resolution, Emergency Response (AED/First Aid), SOP Enforcement, Effective Verbal and Written Communication, Drafting reports and other documentation, Active listening skills

Timeline

Customer Care /Gate Agent

Envoy Airlines
08.2024 - Current

Flight Attendant

PSA Airline
04.2022 - 06.2024

Managing Partner/Salon Entrepreneur

JASI ALCO LLC
04.2018 - 03.2020

Creative Director

Varji & Varji Salon
11.2002 - 04.2018

Customer Service Managing Lead – OnStar

General Motors/Convergys
01.1999 - 03.2002

Vocational School Certificate - Cosmetology License

Carolina Beauty College
01.1996 - 01.1998
Alane Paraison