Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Professional References
Certification
Communication Skills
Acknowledgement
Timeline
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Mathias Makonnen

Alexandria,U.S.A.

Summary

Dynamic logistics supervisor with proven expertise in AOG logistics and inventory management at AVDYNE AeroServices LLC. Demonstrated success in quality assurance and HAZMAT handling, ensuring timely delivery of critical aircraft parts. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills drive operational excellence and enhance team performance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LOGISTICS/Maintenance Stores-Supervisor

AVDYNE AeroServices LLC
Washington National Airport
05.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supervisor Stores functions at Washington National Reagan Airport
  • Oversee operations during RONs at night.
  • Work in conjunction with Maintenance.
  • Handle AOG-CRITICAL and URGENT shipments.
  • Coordinate with AOG Desk for time sensitive tasks.
  • Key role in deliverables.
  • Inspections and QA monitoring.
  • Literate in MXI/IFS Maintenance platform.
  • Aviation Maintenance and Line support.
  • Receiving and Shipping Aircraft parts.
  • HAZMAT handling, Shipping & Receiving.
  • Company Material (COMAT) handing.
  • Hiring of new Stores Clerks.

Product Specialist, Pre-Owned

KOONS Arlington Toyota
Arlington, U.S.A.
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Sales Associate in Pre-Owned vehicles sale.
  • Utilizing Callbright CRM system in maximizing sales.
  • Handle Internet leads by turning them into Appointments and closing sales.
  • Overcame Self-Managed, fast paced environment with cut -throat competition.
  • Responsible for Inventory, Repairs and Customer Handling.
  • Highest sales records.
  • Conduct market research on 120 Miles radius pre-owned vehicles to narrow differences in price and products.

Sr Consultant- Medical Simulation Technology -Africa Operations

Pro-ficiency Inc.
Durham, U.S.A.
10.2012 - 11.2020
  • Formation of solid cooperative learning and teaching solutions with Partner NGOs in global health.
  • Consult the senior medical simulation technology team on programs and plans for African Medical and Clinical Schools.
  • Conduct point-to-point teleconferencing with officers from either side of the ocean in planning and development.
  • Work with the medical simulation research and development team in Durham, N.C. on the creation and formulation of PBLs (Problem-based learning) cases and scenarios.
  • Responsible for oversight and operation for Africa projects.
  • Serve as Liaison between the Partners in U.S.A. and the sub-Saharan African Institutions.

Information Technology Specialist- Cadre ORR Team Lead

MVM Inc
Ashburn, VA
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Member of senior Infrastructure planning and development team.
  • Information Technology documentation and data recording management.
  • Active Directory-Microsoft Office 365-Sharepoint.
  • Build and stage workstations Laptops and Desktops including Tablets and Mobile devices.
  • Loading Software and configuring network protocols, permission and shares.
  • Creating Email accounts and group accounts with required permissions set by upper management and security.
  • Adhering to government set compliances and rules of utilizing public information and security.
  • Create/Issue access badge and monitoring services.
  • IT Specialist for cadre team overseeing Shelter LAN infrastructure planning and implementation project under ORR and HHS.
  • Shelter Incident management and disaster response contingency planning.

IT Specialist EWR-IAD-ALB

ComutAir d.b.a. United Express
Albany, NY
03.2016 - 09.2017
  • Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN).
  • Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
  • Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
  • Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
  • Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
  • Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.

Sr Technical Support

Siemens (Superior Group)
Irving, TX
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Provide technical support at Siemens Postal Automation Projects within the United States Postal Service Distribution facilities.
  • Team Leader for Survey, Installation and Testing phase of the projects.
  • Self-managing site representative and commissioning manager of projects with client.
  • Represent Siemens at product development and implementation programs within the network of the Postal and Distribution Centers of the USPS in the country.
  • Provide site support around the clock as need requires after Pre-Production analysis projects at various Pilot sites.
  • Testing with designated test directors or client representatives on site.

Country Director- Ethiopia

THERASIM INC
Durham, NC
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw operations in Ethiopia handling budgetary and logistical responsibilities.
  • Regional representation for Kenya and Uganda.
  • Prepared and presented technical proposals for potential clients using Therapy Simulation.
  • Led design presentations to product management team.
  • USAID/CDC/PEPFAR Ethiopia program board member.
  • Innovative Initiative for 4year Medical Curricula organizing team member.

ICT SPECIALIST VOLUNTEER

AIHA TWINNING CENTER
Washington, DC
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Seconded to major Universities as IT Consultant and Specialist.
  • Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.
  • Responsible for implementation of new mainframe development project.
  • Developed IT strategic vision and drove key departmental objectives.
  • Improved reliability of supply chain software, systems, database and order processing.
  • Served as an operating system expert, providing technical support for the entire organization.
  • Provided senior technical support to both in-house staff and user departments for all network applications.

TEAM LEADER AUTOMATION

SIEMENS
Arlington, TX
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Team Lead - Field Services Lead teams of on Postal Automation SW & HW upgrade projects.
  • Laid out the blueprint for initial installation and testing before acceptance.
  • Working in conjunction with local vendors and outsourced services.
  • Adhering to local and federal compliances during the installation and modification process.
  • Racks, Servers, switches and major cabling is provisioned and implemented according to set forth SOPs and operations Manuals.
  • CISCO switches and Routers are configured and installed in Racks.
  • Tested and accepted by Test Directors.
  • Data Center infrastructure building according to the schematics designed and approved by the client (USPS) to the specific need of service and operation.

Education

BA - Economics and Political Science

RANI DURGAVATI UNIVERSITY
Jabalpur, M.P., India

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • AOG logistics
  • Quality assurance
  • HAZMAT handling
  • Aircraft parts shipping
  • Material handling

Leadership Experience

  • Handled local and national programs
  • Managed staff and logistics including negotiations with various local vendors for Logistics, Insurance etc
  • Worked in conjunction with local authorities in contingency emergency planning and executions of plans
  • FEMA Incident Command Certified Incident Response

Professional References

  • Lorrie Kleist, Manager, Siemens, (817) 307-1920
  • Kevin Reyes, Manager, MVM Inc, (571) 223-4549
  • Sean Fay, Manager, MVM Inc, (571) 334-4763
  • David Hadden, CEO, Pro-ficiency, (919) 904-0035

Certification

  • Optical Network Team Leader
  • Office 365- WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK
  • Active Directory- Share point – Data Center – Cloud
  • Automation Engineering- postal automation
  • F.A.A. (Aircraft Dispatcher)
  • FEMA (Incident Command)
  • Asset Management/Inventory Control
  • Global Airline Reservation
  • Electronic Records and Signatures CFR 21 Part 11
  • CFR49 Dangerous Goods Certified IATA/ICAO

Communication Skills

  • Strategize, plan and execute policies with high level Executives
  • Coordinate and manage the team before the Task
  • Supervise all tasks during the entire project
  • Speaking/Writing French, German, Amharic and English

Acknowledgement

Mathias was my Head of Operations for Ethiopia for a major CDC-backed project there. He ran the entire operation to install computer training systems for medical simulation delivery in every hospital and clinic in the country to train every doctor and nurse on HIV treatment with Antiretroviral Therapy. Mathias managed contracts, IT and all aspects of an incredibly challenging country-wide operation with alacrity, foresight, and skill. I would recommend him without reservation., David Hadden, CEO Pro-ficiency & ProPatient, LLC

Timeline

LOGISTICS/Maintenance Stores-Supervisor

AVDYNE AeroServices LLC
05.2023 - 02.2025

Product Specialist, Pre-Owned

KOONS Arlington Toyota
11.2019 - 12.2022

Information Technology Specialist- Cadre ORR Team Lead

MVM Inc
10.2017 - 09.2019

IT Specialist EWR-IAD-ALB

ComutAir d.b.a. United Express
03.2016 - 09.2017

Sr Technical Support

Siemens (Superior Group)
03.2015 - 03.2016

Sr Consultant- Medical Simulation Technology -Africa Operations

Pro-ficiency Inc.
10.2012 - 11.2020

Country Director- Ethiopia

THERASIM INC
01.2011 - 01.2014

ICT SPECIALIST VOLUNTEER

AIHA TWINNING CENTER
01.2009 - 01.2011

TEAM LEADER AUTOMATION

SIEMENS
01.2003 - 12.2008

BA - Economics and Political Science

RANI DURGAVATI UNIVERSITY

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