Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Key Achievements:
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LOURAINE A. KEENE

New York,NY

Summary

With over 23 years of industry experience, an accomplished commercial airline professional excited to bring expertise to the Qantas Airways team. Currently serving as an Airport Operations Manager at Air New Zealand, effectively managing daily operations, mitigating impacts, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Previous role as a Customer Service Duty Manager at British Airways equipped with necessary skills and experience to make immediate contributions. Areas of expertise include airline and aircraft safety, flight crew planning and safety, flight operation, flight dispatch, and customer service management. Eager to leverage extensive background in the industry to enhance the success of Qantas Airways.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Airport Operations Manager

Air New Zealand
07.2022 - Current
  • Vendor Collaboration: Worked closely with vendors such as Hallmark Aviation Services and dnata to ensure Air New Zealand operations aligned with safety regulations, operational standards, and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Audit & Compliance: Coordinated and participated in regular audits and inspections of vendor activities to verify compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Maintained detailed documentation for internal and regulatory reviews.
  • Front-of-House Operations: Supported passenger-facing functions, including check-in, boarding, and customer service, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
  • Back-of-House Oversight: Collaborated with ramp service providers on baggage handling and aircraft turnaround, ensuring timely and safe ground operations.
  • Financial Oversight: Verified vendor-provided invoices in PeopleSoft, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational budgets.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Partnered with airport authorities, vendors, and Air New Zealand leadership to address safety concerns and operational challenges, implementing solutions to improve performance.
  • Process Improvement: Contributed to performance improvements by identifying opportunities for workflow optimization and fostering effective teamwork.
  • Ramp Safety & Equipment Audits: Conducted regular ramp equipment audits and ensured proper placement of safety equipment, such as chocks and cones, to uphold high safety standards.
  • Emergency Management: Acted swiftly in emergency situations, following established protocols to mitigate risks and ensure operational continuity.

Instructor/Personal Trainer

LA Fitness Corp, Synergy Fitness
02.2010 - Current
  • Operate independent fitness business LuVO2 Fitness, teaching online fitness classes.
  • Facilitate group classes in formats such as Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba, and Strength Conditioning.
  • Develop personalized fitness programs, ensuring safety and effectiveness for diverse clients.
  • Foster customer satisfaction, growing vast client base through referrals.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Organized fun and engaging gym challenges to foster camaraderie among members and promote healthy competition.
  • Increased overall gym revenue through effective upselling of personal training packages and nutritional supplements.

Clinical Medical Assistant

St Francis Hospital CHSLI Ambulatory Care
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Conducted venipuncture and maintained strict infection control protocols.
  • Supported physicians during exams and procedures, including EKGs and injections.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation of patient assessments.
  • Triage patients and perform physical examinations.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses and pharmacists to coordinate optimal care plans for patients.
  • Demonstrated expertise in performing EKGs, phlebotomy procedures, injections administration ensuring accuracy in each procedure performed.
  • Streamlined administrative processes by scheduling appointments, managing patient intake, and organizing medical documentation.

Manager/Supervisor/Lead Customer Service/Flight

British Airways
06.1990 - 06.2010

Boston Logan Airport (BOS), Miami International Airport (MIA), JFK International Airport (JFK) | 06/1990 – 06/2010

  • Oversaw the airline’s largest U.S. operations, managing teams of 300+ colleagues across multiple locations.
  • Directed flight operations, including scheduling, crew planning, and gate assignments to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated with air traffic controllers for daily gate and runway assignments, ensuring smooth aircraft movement.
  • Maintained compliance with U.S. Customs and Immigration processes for inbound and outbound passengers.
  • Managed aircraft loading, weight, and balance for strict adherence to safety regulations.
  • Supervised multi-airline operations, including ANA, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas, ensuring service excellence.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service experiences through efficient management of passenger check-in, baggage tracing, and VIP reservations.

Education

Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Access Career Healthcare Training Medical School
Hempstead, NY
07-2021

Certificate - Personal Fitness Training

The American Academy of Personal Training School
New York City, NY
02.2008

Certificates - Aircraft Load Control Weight & Balance

British Airways Training
London, UK
06.1992

Completed Coursework Toward A Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York City, NY
1988

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Incident investigation
  • Safety management
  • Scheduling management
  • Emergency/Safety Management
  • Skilled motivator
  • Energetic personality
  • Healthy lifestyle role model
  • Excellent sales skills
  • Great Communication Skills
  • CPR/First Aid certified, trained AED
  • Staff/Operation Management
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Flight records management
  • Security regulations
  • Airfield safety expertise

Accomplishments

  • Flight Operations/Safety Training in London, UK ,British Airways 1992
  • Weather Charts reading; Aircraft Performance Manual Runway assignments; Flight filing with ATC
  • Aircraft Load Control Weight & Balance Loadmaster, 1992 British Airways - New York, NY
  • Managing Safety SST Concorde, 747, 757, 767, 777,787-9; Airbus Aircraft Loading Safety Compliance
  • Dangerous Good; Aircraft Defects; Fueling Safety measures Crew flight plan prep; ATC Aircraft Registration.

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical
  • Assistant, 2021 Access Career Medical
  • Training, NYC National Healthcare
  • Association CCMA Certified Clinical
  • Medical Assistant Eff. Date: 08/20/2023 Certification #C3R9E6X9 - NHA.

Timeline

Airport Operations Manager

Air New Zealand
07.2022 - Current

Clinical Medical Assistant

St Francis Hospital CHSLI Ambulatory Care
10.2021 - 08.2022

Instructor/Personal Trainer

LA Fitness Corp, Synergy Fitness
02.2010 - Current

Manager/Supervisor/Lead Customer Service/Flight

British Airways
06.1990 - 06.2010
  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical
  • Assistant, 2021 Access Career Medical
  • Training, NYC National Healthcare
  • Association CCMA Certified Clinical
  • Medical Assistant Eff. Date: 08/20/2023 Certification #C3R9E6X9 - NHA.

Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Access Career Healthcare Training Medical School

Certificate - Personal Fitness Training

The American Academy of Personal Training School

Certificates - Aircraft Load Control Weight & Balance

British Airways Training

Completed Coursework Toward A Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Baruch College of The City University of New York

Key Achievements:

• Played a pivotal role in ensuring Air New Zealand operations consistently met compliance and safety standards.

• Contributed to improved turnaround efficiency by streamlining collaboration with third-party vendors.

• Enhanced the customer experience through proactive problem-solving and operational improvements.

LOURAINE A. KEENE