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Michelle Day

Chino Valley,AZ

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, orchestrating large-scale alumni events and pioneering the virtual Eagle Entrepreneurs network. Expert in event planning and team building, demonstrated through successful project management and collaboration across multiple ventures, including the notable Air Race Classic. Skilled in vendor relationship management, with a flair for engaging key stakeholders and fostering community connections.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Alumni Engagement, Western Region

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2013 - Current

Plan and execute alumni events in multiple locations including aviation industry trade shows within the United States


Oversee daily operations of the alumni office on the Prescott campus


Oversee and manage five Western region alumni network leaders


Plan and execute OctoberWest homecoming events to engage alumni, students, and the entire campus


Initiated the virtual Eagle Entrepreneurs network, engaging alumni entrepreneurs with expert speakers and networking opportunities


Start Chair for the 2016 Air Race Classic, a general aviation all female air race.


Chair of the 40th Prescott campus anniversary committee


Planning committee member for the 2016 AOPA Fly-In at the Prescott airport


Planing committee member 2014-2019 Wings Out West airshows


Master of Ceremonies for Embry-Riddle Prescott graduations 2014 - present, direct rehearsals







Owner

Arizona Auto Paint Services
07.2017 - Current

Bookkeeping


Procurement


Marketing

Owner

Jewelry by Day
12.2000 - Current

Design and manufacture jewelry


Published in Cowboys and Indians magazine 2010 and 2011


Published in Western Art & Architecture magazine 2010


Sales


Bookkeeping

Cargo Sales Executive

Cargolux Airlines
07.1999 - 12.1999

Recruited to assist in opening a new station at the Portland, OR airport for six months before my move to Budapest, Hungary


Leveraged existing customer relationships to promote the new flight and generate sales


Worked with operations and sales teams in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles to coordinate customer shipments to maximize cost savings and transit times


Planned and executed a reception with the Governor of Oregon and the COO of Cargolux, followed by a dinner cruise for 300 people





Cargo Sales Executive

British Airways
04.1997 - 07.1999

** sold cargo space to Portland area freight fowarders **


Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Business Administration

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, Arizona
04-1991

Skills

  • Team building and collaboration
  • Event planning
  • Project management
  • Vendor relationship management

Additional Information

Interned at the Pendleton, OR airport - authored an economic benefit study, worked with contractors for a runway improvement project

Timeline

Owner

Arizona Auto Paint Services
07.2017 - Current

Director, Alumni Engagement, Western Region

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2013 - Current

Owner

Jewelry by Day
12.2000 - Current

Cargo Sales Executive

Cargolux Airlines
07.1999 - 12.1999

Cargo Sales Executive

British Airways
04.1997 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Business Administration

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michelle Day