Mike Berens

Managed schedules and flight assignments for over 300 crew members, coordinated training events, and handled airline arrangements for crew members that need to position to/from home base or to facilitate crew assignment swaps.

Responsible for jet card member trip quoting and scheduling, arranging catering and ground transportation, and coordinating trip details with operations teams for a seamless experience for jet card members.

Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight and passenger trains across the railroad. Managed train schedules, field maintenance activity, and emergency situations ranging from train derailments, weather, and other accidents. This position required a high level of vigilance, attention to detail, and skillful problem solving in a fast-paced challenging environment.

Served as operations control and schedule coordinator for a nationwide private jet operation of more than 30 aircraft. Monitored weather and airport conditions for active flights and conducted post-flight briefings with crew members. Responsible for pre-flight arrangements to include fuel price negotiations, airport slot reservations, and international customs arrangements.