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Ryan Rosenquist

Palos Heights,IL

Summary

Manager of Ramp, Operations, and Customer Service from 2007-2019 with Soutwest Airlines.

Results-driven Ramp Supervisor with expertise in operational efficiency, safety management, and task delegation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and implement best practices for on-time aircraft operations.

Dedicated Ramp Supervisor with 20 years of experience in optimizing ground service efficiency and safety compliance. Known for excellent leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, driving improvements that enhance cargo handling and turnaround times.

Experience with union contracts and have a great working relationship with union representatives. Extensive experience with accident investigations, union grievances, system boards, and arbitrations.

Experience with staff planning, building bids, and scheduling.

Deicing Supervisor- coordinating truck and aircraft movement on and off deice pad. Troubleshooting deice equipment and coordinating with Ground Maintenance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Ramp Supervisor

Southwest Airlines
Chicago, IL
07.2005 - 09.2025

Supervised ramp operations to ensure on-time aircraft departures and arrivals.

  • Coordinated team activities to optimize ground service efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Trained staff on equipment operation, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced cargo handling and turnaround time.
  • Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for operational enhancements.
  • Conducted safety briefings and audits to uphold regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting ramp operations.
  • Implemented best practices in ramp supervision to minimize delays and maintain high levels of productivity among staff members.
  • Evaluated performance, set schedules and coached ramp agents on work areas.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as airport authorities, customs, immigration officials, and other service providers to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing passenger concerns promptly and in a professional manner.
  • Reduced aircraft turnaround time with meticulous planning, coordination, and communication among the team members.
  • Improved ramp safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing updated safety protocols.
  • Spearheaded incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent future occurrences.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through periodic reviews that provided constructive feedback aimed at improving skills.
  • Coordinated closely with maintenance teams to address any equipment issues promptly, reducing downtime impact on flight schedules.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication lines between team members and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
  • Kept crew in line with airport, OSHA, TSA, FAA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
  • Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
  • Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
  • Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
  • Deiced aircraft before takeoff for safety during inclement weather.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
  • Trained new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
  • Enforced safety standards with crew and handlers, minimizing risks to personnel, equipment and cargo.
  • Managed customer complaints with professionalism and good critical thinking skills.
  • Determined quantity and orientation of cargo and computed aircraft's center of gravity.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations of busy aircraft cargo handling facility.
  • Provided detailed training and safety protocol workshops to optimize performance and productivity of crew members.
  • Maintained documentation, completed shift paperwork, and submitted information for team payroll.
  • Managed team of cargo handlers with focus on maximum productivity and performance.
  • Directed personnel to properly stage baggage and execute safe and accurate loading and unloading of cargo.
  • Utilized optimum practices for safe, timely loading and unloading of aircraft cargo.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05-2005

Skills

  • Ramp service
  • Operational efficiency
  • Passenger boarding
  • Ground support equipment
  • Ground operations
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Safety management
  • Baggage handling
  • Incident reporting
  • Task delegation

Timeline

Ramp Supervisor

Southwest Airlines
07.2005 - 09.2025

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

Lewis University
Ryan Rosenquist