Rick Caruso
Ocean Ridge,FL
Summary
Demonstrated strong analytical and communication skills while leading teams in a collaborative environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aviation Consultant
RSC Aviation Solutions
01.2013 - Current
- Met with customers onsite to better understand project needs, discuss potential technical issues and resolve concerns.
- Estimated project costs and identified scope of work and optimal schedules for each job function.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Sales Executive
Ryan International Airlines
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Captain
DuPage Aerospace
04.2006 - 05.2010
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
Captain, Air Charter Part 135 Pilot
Holiday Airways
05.2003 - 06.2006
- Trained regularly in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
- Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Shuttled aircraft to and from depots for routine and urgent maintenance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
National-Louis University
Chicago, IL12.2010
Associate of Arts - Aviation Science
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL 03.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
- Prevention Programs
- Aerospace Research Management
- Space Allocation
- Risk Analysis
Timeline
Aviation Consultant
RSC Aviation Solutions
01.2013 - Current
Sales Executive
Ryan International Airlines
02.2010 - 01.2013
Captain
DuPage Aerospace
04.2006 - 05.2010
Captain, Air Charter Part 135 Pilot
Holiday Airways
05.2003 - 06.2006
Associate of Arts - Aviation Science
Elgin Community College
03.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
National-Louis University
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