Gabriel McKinney
Deland,FL
Summary
Driven and results-oriented professional with proven leadership experience across customer service, operations, and aviation industries. By age 20, achieved significant milestones including earning multiple FAA pilot licenses (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine), obtaining professional certifications, and holding leadership roles in every position. Recognized for strong decision-making, task delegation, and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous growth, exceeding expectations, and bringing value to both teams and organizations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fueling Lead
Sanford Airport Authority
01.2024 - Current
- Lead fueling operations for commercial and private aircraft, ensuring strict compliance with FAA safety regulations and company standards.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to fueling crew, maintaining on-time performance and eliminating operational delays.
- Coordinated with flight crews, dispatchers, and ground operations to guarantee accurate fueling volumes and safe handling.
- Trained new team members on fueling procedures, ground safety, and emergency response protocols.
- Maintained detailed fueling logs and reports, ensuring 100% accuracy and accountability.
- Recognized for decision-making under pressure and ability to keep operations running smoothly in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Manager
McDonalds
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume restaurant, managing a team of 10 employees to consistently meet performance, service, and safety standards
- Delegated tasks strategically, increasing productivity and reducing downtime
- Trained and mentored new crew members, improving retention and performance across shifts.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in scheduling, order fulfillment, and shift handoffs.
- Resolved escalated customer concerns with professionalism, improving satisfaction scores and repeat business.
- Consistently achieved or exceeded corporate metrics for speed, accuracy, and quality of service.
Education
Pilot Licenses -
Acron Aviation Academy
2685 Flight Line Ave, Sanford, FLHigh School Diploma -
Deland Highschool
800 N Hill Ave, DeLand, FL05-2023
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Delegation & Task Prioritization
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Operations Management
- Aviation Fueling & Ground Safety
- Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Fueling Lead
Sanford Airport Authority
01.2024 - Current
Manager
McDonalds
06.2021 - 01.2023
Pilot Licenses -
Acron Aviation Academy
High School Diploma -
Deland Highschool
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