Kip B. Johns

Senior Transportation manager accomplished in increasing organizational productivity, reducing staff turnover and discovering cost-saving solutions to operational problems. High-performing senior air traffic manager with 36 years of Air Traffic experience. In-depth knowledge of Transportation operations, training, quality assurance, safety system management, incident/accident investigation, occupational safety/health/fire compliance and administration at all types and levels of facilities. Demonstrated proficiency in staffing, training and development, budgeting and program and project management and Safety Management experience. Outgoing and dynamically positive senior manager with Government transportation experience, including three years of military ATC during war time conflict. Skilled in delivering key points of information to a diverse group of people. Dependable senior air traffic manager pocessing controller, staff specialist and management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills. A senior Goverment manager dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing environments. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Tech-savy Project Manager versed in all aspects of transportation system project management from intiation to completion. Experienced with portfolio management of transportation systems and capabilities. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. Senior air traffic manager with 20+ years of experience working on air traffic control system projects worth $1 million to $255 million dollars. Works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stake holders, customers and outside vendors. Exceptional senior manager wo is successful in change management initiatives requiring fast-paced execution. Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs.

• Coordinated and Program managed $2.5 billion dollar transformation of the FAA's Air Transport System.
• Project Manager, Air Traffic Services, 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Ga
  
• Managed $16 million dollar Planning and Requirements operating budget.
• Managed the TOR and COTR for the NISC Contract for the Eastern Service Area.
• Coordinated with Washington Headquarters, all Regions, and all facilities in the Great Lakes Region, the impacts to the Air Traffic System and the sanitization of the Great Lakes Region Airspace as the events of September 11 unfolded.  Continued to assist and staff the Southern Region's Operation Center as the Branch Manager for Southern Region Air Traffic Programs and Requirements, ASO-510.
  

Certified Control Tower Operator
Certified Radar Controller
Previously Certified Project Management Professional (CPMP)