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Kirk Starr

Kirk Starr

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Results-driven Copywriter offering 15 years of client-focused service, project management, and business-generating content production. Skilled professional with core strengths in graphic design and digital content plus extensive knowledge of aviation operations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Supervisor

McGee Air Services
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with duty managers, ensuring proper equipment was available for successful project completion.
  • Created and maintained up-to-date spreadsheets to track cap EX, expendable usage and general department expenses.
  • Maintained inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
  • Managed repairs and vendors to minimize inventory downtime.

Baggage Supervisor

McGee Air Services
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Improved baggage handling efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak travel times for seamless operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with clear communication and swift resolution of baggage-related issues and concerns.

Baggage Lead

McGee Air Services
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
  • Developed processes which consistently avoided misloads and lowered MAP rate.

Baggage Lead

Menzies Aviation
02.2016 - 04.2017

Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation
08.2015 - 02.2016

Advertising Designer / Copywriter

Zones, Inc.
10.1996 - 08.2013
  • Designed print materials, such as catalogs and magazine ads, for clients such at Microsoft, Sony, Hewlett Packard, and Apple.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance in every project.
  • Created ads and digital content that consistently grew client sales year after year.
  • Wrote ad copy and proofread finished ads as a regular part of the design process.
  • Strategically designed content to increase brand recognition while promoting products and services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
1990

Associate of Arts - Communications

Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WA
1987

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Proofreading
  • Digital Content
  • Graphic Design
  • Advertising
  • Content Strategy
  • Aviation Operations

Additional Information

See my graphic design portfolio at https://kirkstarr.tumblr.com/

Timeline

Equipment Supervisor

McGee Air Services
06.2022 - Current

Baggage Supervisor

McGee Air Services
04.2018 - 06.2022

Baggage Lead

McGee Air Services
04.2017 - 04.2018

Baggage Lead

Menzies Aviation
02.2016 - 04.2017

Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation
08.2015 - 02.2016

Advertising Designer / Copywriter

Zones, Inc.
10.1996 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition

University of Washington

Associate of Arts - Communications

Shoreline Community College
Kirk Starr