Matthew Geist
Ramsey,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with great communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Take proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Geist and Pierson LLC
03.2016 - Current
- General contractor.
Aircraft Dispatcher Supervisor
Compass Airlines
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted and provided guidance to dispatchers to help maintain on time flight schedules and manage delays.
- coordinated schedules and aircraft routing with maintenance control.
- Dispatched high priority Alaskan flights.
Train Dispatcher
Canadian Pacific Railway
04.2011 - 09.2014
- Coordinated train movements to ensure timely departures and arrivals while maintaining safety protocols.
- Monitored real-time train schedules using advanced dispatching software to optimize resource allocation.
- Provided clear communication and direction between crew members, customers, and management to resolve issues promptly.
Aircraft Dispatcher
Compass Airlines
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Ensured timely aircraft departures and arrivals through effective coordination of schedules.
- Facilitated safe flight planning by monitoring weather and air traffic conditions.
- Streamlined aircraft movements by communicating with pilots and ground crews efficiently.
- Developed contingency plans to mitigate potential delays and emergency situations.
Aircraft Dispatcher
Champion Air
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Dispatched Domestic, AD HOC, and international flights.
- Monitored weather conditions and air traffic for safe flight planning and operational decisions.
- Coordinated flight schedules and dispatch operations to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Conducted departure, enroute, and arrival briefings for International flights.
Aircraft Disptacher
Chautauqua Airlines
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Coordinated flight schedules to optimize aircraft utilization and minimize delays.
- Monitored weather conditions and communicated updates to flight crews for safety compliance.
- Developed operational plans ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MNSkills
- Attention to detail
- Driven and determined
Certification
- Aircraft Dispatch License.
- Private Pilot's License.
- Instrument Rating.
Timeline
Business Owner
Geist and Pierson LLC
03.2016 - Current
Aircraft Dispatcher Supervisor
Compass Airlines
09.2014 - 03.2016
Train Dispatcher
Canadian Pacific Railway
04.2011 - 09.2014
Aircraft Dispatcher
Compass Airlines
03.2010 - 04.2011
Aircraft Dispatcher
Champion Air
10.2007 - 07.2008
Aircraft Disptacher
Chautauqua Airlines
05.2007 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
Anoka Technical College