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Evan Jones

Richland

Summary

Workforce Development and Operations Continuous Improvement strategist with over ten years of recent experience in Airport Operations. Expertise includes training design and delivery, strategic project management, frontline and leadership roles at Avelo Airlines, Horizon Air, Jet Blue Airways, and United Airlines. Demonstrated success in creating effective training programs and improving safety cultures. Skilled in conducting skills gap analysis and enhancing organizational communication to drive success.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Workforce Development Consultant

Progressiventures, LLC (Self-Employed)
Richland
01.2014 - Current
  • Specialized in frontline process improvement and workforce development across diverse sectors.
  • Designed and delivered training programs to support organizational development and cost containment.
  • Implemented targeted curricula to enhance performance skills and promote safety cultures.
  • Conducted skills gap analyses to identify training needs for various organizations.
  • Facilitated train-the-trainer initiatives for educational institutions and non-profits.
  • Served diverse clients since 2014, including airlines, K-12 education institutions, energy firms, defense contractors, and forest products companies.

Manager, Airport Operations Project Management

Avelo Airlines (Remote Full Time Position)
Houston
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Guided airport operations launch and front-line process enhancements as project manager at new stations and bases (hubs) across the continental U.S., as well as in Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.
  • Managed frontline process improvement and quality assurance initiatives at 45 airports in North America.
  • Facilitated onboarding, leadership and culture development, and cross-functional collaboration among fueling, tech ops, ramp, and customer service teams (both insourced and business partners) at over 25 new airline destinations destinations.

Airport Operations Supervisor

Jet Blue (Interim Contract - FMLA Fill-In)
SeaTac
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Recruited into this interim FMLA fill in position at SEA.
  • Responsible for developing and maintains strategic relationships with frontline customer service (inhouse) and ramp (business partner) Crewmembers.
  • Coordinated SEA operations with internal departments.
  • Led frontline teams on a day-to-day basis in providing exceptional service and clear communications to both internal and external Customers.
  • Responsible for resolving and handling the escalation of issues with Customers and/or Crewmembers.
  • Provided group briefings and one-to-one counsel to Airports Crewmembers and Business Partners prior to each shift.
  • Strategically identified operational challenges and implemented improvements to maximize and ensure success of on-time performance initiatives.
  • Obtained qualification in while regularly auditing and demonstrating competence in all key customer service and ramp duties.

Airport Customer Service Agent (CSA)

Horizon Air (Part-Time Position)
Richland
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained 25-30 hours/week as a p/t CSA while also serving clients as a consultant (See Progressiventures above)
  • Achieved qualifications as Complaints Resolution Officer, Ground Security Coordinator, and Deicing Agent.
  • Executed pushback and tow operations to ensure timely aircraft movements.
  • Maintained load control processes to optimize flight efficiency and safety.
  • Coordinated departures as Departure Coordinator Agent, ensuring adherence to schedules.
  • Utilized Sabre IMAGE, bag scanning systems, NetTracer, and Cargo Spot for operational management.
  • Served as a qualified Ramp, Counter & Gate Agent, enhancing customer interactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively as Qualified Complaints Resolution Officer.
  • Facilitated ground security operations as Qualified Ground Security Coordinator.

Cross-Utilized Agent & Station Trainer

Jet Blue Airways (Part-Time Positions)
Washington
09.2014 - 11.2019
  • Primary Locations: IAD (2014-18), BWI (2018-19), DCA (2019)
  • TDY Assignments: BWI (GO Business Partner Training), PWM (Station Restart), FLL (Post-Hurricane Support), SJU (Post Hurricane Support)
  • Qualified Ground Operations (Ramp) Crewmember
  • Qualified Airport Operations (Customer Service) Crewmember
  • Appointed and Qualified Station JBU Training Liaison/Coordinator (Ground & Cust. Svc.)
  • Qualified Acting Supervisor (IAD Station)
  • Qualified Pushback and Tow
  • Qualified Move Team
  • Qualified Winter Operations Coordinator
  • Appointed and Qualified Blue Health & Safety Committee (BHSC) Chair
  • Elected to Jet Blue Values Committee
  • Qualified Jet Blue PROMISES, In-Depth Customer Relations Training
  • Adjunct Instructor – Jet Blue University Ground and Airport Ops Crewmember Onboarding (Orlando, FL)
  • Qualified in Sabre INTERACT, Bag Scanning, NetTracer, BSO, GSC, CRO

Experiential Education Lead and Outdoor Ed Coordinator

Wakefield School
The Plains
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated daily operations for educational programs and activities, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Managed scheduling for staff, events, and student activities to optimize resource allocation.
  • Developed communication materials for parents and stakeholders to ensure transparency.
  • Collaborated with teachers to address classroom needs and resource requirements.

Ramp Service Crewmember

United Airlines (Part Time Position)
Dulles
01.2011 - 12.2011

• Location: IAD Station

• Qualified Ramp Service Agent, Union member in good standing (IAM)

Headmaster (Head of School)

New York Military Academy (Interim Position)
Cornwall-on-Hudson
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Recruited by Alumni to serve as Interim Head during significant school transition.
  • Led educational initiatives, enhancing student learning and engagement.
  • Developed policies promoting positive learning environment.
  • Managed school budget exceeding $1M, ensuring effective resource allocation.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for teaching staff, driving continuous improvement.
  • Organized professional development programs for faculty and staff enhancement.
  • Collaborated with local organizations, creating enrichment opportunities for students.
  • Ensured compliance with operational and budgetary requirements.

Teacher, Co-Curricular Learning/Leadership Programs Dean

Highland School
Warrenton
08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance learning environment.
  • Facilitated student assessments to identify learning needs and progress.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.

Founding Director of Middle School

Wakefield School
The Plains
07.2002 - 08.2006
  • Implemented initiatives supporting students' social-emotional well-being and academic success.
  • Managed recruitment, hiring, and training of new personnel to enhance team efficiency.
  • Conducted regular student performance assessments to pinpoint improvement areas.

Assistant Dean of Students (Residence Life/Student Leadership)

Cheshire Academy (Full Time On Campus Position)
Cheshire
08.1999 - 06.2002
  • Coordinated student support services and resources for diverse student needs.
  • Developed and implemented programs to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
  • Facilitated workshops on leadership development and personal growth for students.

Director of National Communications

Keep America Beautiful Organization (Full Time)
Stamford
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Led national communications and public service advertising, coordinated stakeholder outreach and training, local education partnerships, and affiliate onboarding for the organization and 500 KAB local affiliates across the nation.
  • National organization focused on community improvement and environmental stewardship.

Director of Process Issues Management

International Paper, Co. (Full Time)
Purchase
01.1992 - 12.1995
  • Facilitated customer and community awareness initiatives, stakeholder education and training, youth outdoor education partnerships, and employee field-learning programs on key process initiatives at global manufacturing facilities and in 7 million acres of U.S. forestlands.
  • Global leader in paper and packaging products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Political Science

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Graduate Studies - Policy Development & Planning

London School of Economics & Political Science
London, United Kingdom

Skills

WORKPLACE:

  • Project management
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Effective communication
  • Safety culture promotion
  • Leadership development
  • Quality assurance
  • Process improvement
  • Skills gap analysis
  • Training program development
  • Conflict resolution

SOFTWARE:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Suite
  • SmartSheet Project Management
  • Teams, Zoom, Google Communication
  • Sabre (Image, Interact)
  • Airline Choice
  • NetTracer
  • Movement Control

Certification

  • AIHR Learning & Development Professional Certification, 2024
  • Johns Hopkins Univ. Project Management Certification, 2025
  • AIHR Organizational Development Professional Certification, 2025
  • 2025 Airport Qualifications: (TSA) SIDA; (XP) GSC, CRO, Ground Ops, Cust Service

Key Characteristics

  • Calm and creative task execution amidst rapid and complex change.
  • Focused multitasking in terms of quantity (multiple projects) & diversity (kinds of projects)
  • Positive, progress-oriented and upbeat collegiality amidst both challenge and opportunity.
  • Broad experience across the gamut of complex airline operations.
  • Currently flexible (both family-wise and professionally) for frequent business travel (up to 75%) and to move work locations based on requirements.

Career Path

Diverse work experience in front-line operations, continuous improvement, and workforce development as a consultant and crew member in airlines and manufacturing.  With a background in education both in the classroom and as an institutional leader. Demonstrated success across sectors in implementing continuous improvement on the front line, supporting onboarding training development, guiding team effectiveness, ensuring compliance management, stewarding safety culture and empathetically managing both budgets and performance expectations.

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary
French
Elementary

Timeline

Manager, Airport Operations Project Management

Avelo Airlines (Remote Full Time Position)
06.2023 - 04.2025

Airport Operations Supervisor

Jet Blue (Interim Contract - FMLA Fill-In)
01.2022 - 06.2022

Airport Customer Service Agent (CSA)

Horizon Air (Part-Time Position)
12.2019 - 01.2022

Cross-Utilized Agent & Station Trainer

Jet Blue Airways (Part-Time Positions)
09.2014 - 11.2019

Workforce Development Consultant

Progressiventures, LLC (Self-Employed)
01.2014 - Current

Experiential Education Lead and Outdoor Ed Coordinator

Wakefield School
01.2012 - 12.2014

Ramp Service Crewmember

United Airlines (Part Time Position)
01.2011 - 12.2011

Headmaster (Head of School)

New York Military Academy (Interim Position)
01.2010 - 12.2011

Teacher, Co-Curricular Learning/Leadership Programs Dean

Highland School
08.2006 - 05.2010

Founding Director of Middle School

Wakefield School
07.2002 - 08.2006

Assistant Dean of Students (Residence Life/Student Leadership)

Cheshire Academy (Full Time On Campus Position)
08.1999 - 06.2002

Director of National Communications

Keep America Beautiful Organization (Full Time)
01.1995 - 12.1999

Director of Process Issues Management

International Paper, Co. (Full Time)
01.1992 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Political Science

Kenyon College

Graduate Studies - Policy Development & Planning

London School of Economics & Political Science
Evan Jones