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, Arizona04-1991
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