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Theodore Richardson

Class I Airport Management
Loma Linda,CA

Summary

A seasoned professional in Airport Operations with a proven record in project management and enhancing efficiency. Extensive experience in project management with SSI, aviation security, operations and emergency management. Skilled in standard operating procedures (SOPs) development and aligning with AOR subject matter experts. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective stakeholder communication, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency while exceeding airport operational readiness standards.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Airport Operations Specialist

TBI Airport Management, Inc.
7 2023 - Current

*FULL TIME* $32/hr. 590 S Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

  • Proven experience in aviation security, emergency management/response, compliance, or maintenance of airside and landside facilities.
    Proven ability to interface with Government officials, including DHS, USDA, CBP, TSA, DOT, FAA, DEC, DEP, OSHA, EPA, CDC, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective communications in a multi-stakeholder environment (e.g., Airport, Airlines, stakeholders, tenants.)
  • Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
  • Ability to review/write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Prior experience supervising equipment and facilities maintenance operations.

Airport Operations Supervisor

Sanford Airport Authority
10.2021 - 07.2023

*FULL TIME* $21/hr. 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773

  • Experienced in Airport Terminal landside and airside operations management;
  • Oversaw several Runway Rehabilitation projects in excess of $200M budget.
  • Extensive experience with wildlife management, firearms use/instruction and airport wildlife/range management.
  • Ability to effectively interact with the airports business partners to include airlines, federal agencies such as TSA, CBP, FWC, USDA etc.;
  • Wide-ranging knowledge of FAA regulations and guidelines, federal funding sources and related requirements;
  • Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, County, and municipal rules, and regulations applicable to the operation of a Part 139 Commercial Service Airport;
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of airport business management;
  • Ability to analyze and effectively report on airport operating conditions and problems and to recommend or implement appropriate solutions;
  • Managed statistical data for the Sanford Airport Noise Abatement Committee (SANAC) - Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150/161);
  • Advance knowledge of access control systems including programs such as Velocity, Genetec Security Desk, and Secure View.
  • Security Clearance for CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) and CBP Seal;
  • Department responsibility for Ground Transportation permit approval process;
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.

Operations Coordinator II

Des Moines Airport Authority
02.2019 - 10.2021

*FULL TIME* $22/hr. 5800 Fleur Dr. Des Moines, IA 50321

  • Alternate ASC qualified for Des Moines Airport Authority;
  • USDA Wildlife APHIS certified for on airport management;
  • Part 139 Airport Operations/Reporting;
  • Airport Emergency Dispatch Qualified for DMAA;
  • Snow Removal and Ice Mitigation Plan deployment experience;
  • Data management for statistical analysis and reporting;
  • Day-to-day oversight of DSM airline operations and liaisons with airlines;
  • Checkpoint operations, Customs operations, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations in conjunction with local U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA leadership;
  • Operational oversight of central and south baggage handling systems and Airport Operations Center (AOC).
  • Utilized PowerBi and analytic software programs to increase efficiency in airport management team.

Lift Operator

Vail Resorts Management Company
11.2018 - 02.2019

*SEASONAL* $10/hr. 1345 Lowell Ave., Park City, UT 84060

  • Snowmaker and Lift Operator Lead
  • Managed small high-performance teams
  • Worked in extreme temperature variations
  • All-weather experience
  • Snow Cat Operations experience

Airside Operations Agent

Augusta-Richmond County Government
08.2018 - 11.2018

*FULL TIME* $20/hr. 1501 Aviation Way, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Part 139 Airport Operations;
  • USDA Airport Personnel Actively Involved with Managing Hazardous Wildlife on or Near Airports certification;
  • 49 CFR 1542 Airport Security Compliance;
  • ACM and WHMP Development;
  • Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to the Airport Operations Director;
  • Developed and implemented emergency procedures, complying with safety regulations and enabling preparation in crisis events;
  • Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.

Head Swim Coach

Kern High School District
01.2018 - 06.2018

*SEASONAL* $10/hr. 5801 Sundale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309

  • Professionally represented the USA Swimming organization and community as the Head Coach for Highland High School in Bakersfield, CA.
  • Active CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross.
  • USA Swimming Qualified Coach.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Mentored students on a daily basis for academic success.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, fins, paddles, snorkel and pull buoy correctly to teach high school aged students.
  • Utilized Hy-Tek meet management software for event coordination.
  • Coordinated logistics and travel between events and school locations.
  • Ran complex dryland training before practices.

Education

MBA - Aviation Administration

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide
Loma Linda, CA
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
08.2015 - 12.2017

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2013 - 05.2015

Skills

    AHS Basic Life Support, CPR and AED

    FEMA NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 500, 700, 800, 900

    USDA Wildlife Hazards to Aviation Safety Training

    AAAE Basic ASOS School

    AAAE ACE Operations

    IAAAE IACE (ICAO Aerodrome Certification)

    FCC GMRS Radio License {WRYX663}

    City of Ontario CERT Academy

Software

Bluebeam

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

ESRI ArcGIS

Prolog

SolidWorks

Citiri

Interests

The Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

Airports Council International, NA

The Global Society of Homeland Security Professionals

City of Ontario Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Timeline

MBA - Aviation Administration

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide
01.2024 - Current

Airport Operations Supervisor

Sanford Airport Authority
10.2021 - 07.2023

Operations Coordinator II

Des Moines Airport Authority
02.2019 - 10.2021

Lift Operator

Vail Resorts Management Company
11.2018 - 02.2019

Airside Operations Agent

Augusta-Richmond County Government
08.2018 - 11.2018

Head Swim Coach

Kern High School District
01.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

California Baptist University
08.2015 - 12.2017

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Bakersfield College
01.2013 - 05.2015

Airport Operations Specialist

TBI Airport Management, Inc.
7 2023 - Current
Theodore RichardsonClass I Airport Management