Cassie Bevelhymer
Bethany
Summary
Results-oriented Manager with extensive experience in team leadership and project delivery. Expertise in strategic planning and coordinating operational initiatives to optimize efficiency. Focused on driving process improvements and enhancing productivity through innovative solutions. Strong relationship builder across all organizational levels to meet and exceed business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Aviation Manager
Metrea Special Aerospace
09.2016 - 02.2025
- Oversaw charter sales and business development, enhancing profitability through strategic initiatives.
- Managed fleet of 20 aircraft on Part 91, maintaining airworthiness for DoD contracts worldwide.
- Oversaw fleet utilization and optimized schedules.
- Coordinated with Dispatch and Maintenance departments to ensure optimal fleet status and availability.
- Coordinated daily with the Finance Department regarding billing for booked trips and looking at trip P&L statements.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial documentation to the finance department for government contract billing purposes.
- Handle all travel authorization requests with the prime contractor, ensuring comprehensive expense documentation for seamless reimbursement and invoicing.
- Oversaw fuel management programs to ensure cost efficiency and compliance.
- Extensive working knowledge of FAR Parts 91 and 135.
- Assisted Chief Pilot to update GOM, OpSpecs and all other publications for both Part 135 and 91.
- Manage a team responsible for supporting over 100 deployed personnel, overseeing all aspects of training, expenses, travel coordination, and medical requirements.
- Provide strategic support to the file management team and collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across the organization to enhance operational efficiency.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery timelines and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to streamline production processes.
- Managed budget allocations for various aerospace projects to optimize resource utilization.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance team skills in aerospace technologies.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all operations.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within teams.
- Assessed employee performance and provided feedback to resolve identified issues.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Indirect Tax Coordinator/ Fuel Payables Analyst
Love's Travel & Country Stores, Inc.
Oklahoma City
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Filed fuel, sales, and transportation tax returns, reconciling data sets to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Reconciled fuel supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments to strengthen long-term customer relationships.
- Coordinated treasury operations to optimize financial resources.
- Managed store licensing processes to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Developed new processes and streamlined existing ones for increased efficiency.
- Proficient in external/internal customer service and time management for soft and hard deadlines.
- Knowledgeable of all companies and basic workings of all fuel and store processes.
- Trained team members on standard and updated processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
Ada01-1997
High School Diploma -
Byng High School
Ada, OK01-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Upward Bound
AdaSome College (No Degree) - Business Major, Accounting Minor
East Central University
AdaSkills
- Aircraft Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance oversight
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Budget allocation
- Performance monitoring
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Key performance indicators
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Policy implementation
Hobbies and Interests
- Love's Dragon Boat Team
- Cheer Captain & Hospitality for Love's Corporate Challenge
- Volunteer - Regional Food Bank
- Installed Kaboom playground for YMCA
- Arts Council
- United Way
- Junior Achievement
- Committee Member for Catholic Charities Fundraising event
- Wewoka Chamber of Commerce board member 2010-11
- Wewoka Country Club board member/Treasurer 2010-11
- Event Planning for events up to 200+ guests, themed, corporate, charitable and special occasions
- Volunteer at Chamber of Commerce of Ada Functions 1996-99
- Volunteer at Stonegate Nursing Home 1987-94
Timeline
Business Aviation Manager
Metrea Special Aerospace
09.2016 - 02.2025
Indirect Tax Coordinator/ Fuel Payables Analyst
Love's Travel & Country Stores, Inc.
09.2011 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
High School Diploma -
Byng High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Upward Bound
Some College (No Degree) - Business Major, Accounting Minor
East Central University