Tyler Tenbrink
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Highly-focused and ambitious Talent leader bringing 18]+ years of Airline experience with extensive customer service, public relations, and leadership background. Astute and proactive problem-solver possessing elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse industry knowledge, and accomplished education. Talented in key HR functions, spanning employee hiring, training, development, and retention-promoting relationship building.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Talent Acquisition
Piedmont Airlines
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - Current
- Developed and executed a talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and objectives.
- Created 3 robust internal and external pipeline training programs for Dispatchers, A&P Mechanics, and Pilots.
- Led and managed a team of talent acquisition professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve hiring goals and objectives.
- Communicated effectively with hiring managers, HR colleagues, candidates, and other stakeholders to build relationships and ensure effective collaboration.
- Analyzed hiring metrics and data to identify trends, make data-driven decisions, and optimize talent acquisition processes.
- Built and maintained relationships with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and other stakeholders to establish trust, credibility, and achieve shared goals
- Controlled 5.5 million dollar budget while overseeing the execution of the strategic plan, business procedures and operational processes.
Senior Manager, Operations Recruitment
Piedmont Airlines
Charlotte, NC
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Designed and executed talent acquisition strategies to enhance organization visibility in key recruiting markets.
- Built a robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Analyzed hiring and retention trends to inform organizational talent priorities.
- Gained a competitive edge in the market by collaborating with company leaders in change management activities.
- Audited recruitment practices for compliance with affirmative action regulations.
Owner/Operator
Eat the Frog Fitness
Ashburn, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Manager, Safety Programs
Piedmont Airlines
Salisbury , MD
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
- Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
- Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
Aviation Support Specialist
Garmin
Olathe, KS
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Surveyed technical content and data to provide product-specific support resources.
- Oversaw workload management for user query ticketing and task management systems.
- Led analytics, communication and organizational tasks to oversee product support and interface with customers.
- Answered user inquiries to resolve Avionics software or hardware operation problems.
- Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
Internal Compliance Auditor
Garmin
Olathe , KS
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Maintained operational adherence to regulations and internal standards applicable to client business.
- Maintained compliance records and kept track of violations.
- Analyzed specific risks within specific areas of client operations to avoid compliance issues.
- Completed quarterly and yearly audits.
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
- Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
Internal Evaluation Program Manager
Great Lakes Aviation
Denver, CO
10.2009 - 04.2012
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Assessed accurate and relevant information for fact-based decision-making.
- Analyzed and interpreted complex data sets and reports.
- Audited operations and processes to enhance brand and manage compliance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
General Manager
Great Lakes Aviation
Manhattan, KS
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Effectively reduced job-related accidents by properly training departmental employees on corporate safety processes.
- Established employee schedules and work hours, reviewing employee timesheets to finalize payroll.
- Analyzed expenditures to create budgets for increasing profits and improving the delivery of services.
- Monitored staff operations to comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, contracts, and government regulations.
- Managed business operations, inventory, and price negotiations.
- Trained employees on duties, policies, and procedures.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
General Manager
Air Midwest Airlines
Manhattan, KS
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
Essential Air Service Auditor
Air Midwest Airlines
Wichita, K
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
- Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
- Examined financial statements to detect and report errors and irregularities.
- Applied professional judgment in gathering and evaluating evidence for thorough analysis.
Pilot Crew Scheduler
Air Midwest Airlines
Wichita, KS
03.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, and discuss issues with management.
- Managed the movement of pilots and aircraft throughout the route structure.
- Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, charters and off-schedule crew movement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Airway Science
Kansas State University
Salina, KS05.2006
Master of Science - Aviation Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership development
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Planning and Adherence
- Data Analysis
- Direct Communicator
- Relationship Building
- Strong creative vision
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Program management
- Process analysis
- Technical Aviation Training
- Experienced Pilot
- Aviation Safety and Security
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Affiliations
- Executive Treasurer-Aviation Association
- Executive Board Member- Flight School Association of North America
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Eat the Frog Fitness
12.2021 - Current
Director, Talent Acquisition
Piedmont Airlines
03.2019 - Current
Senior Manager, Operations Recruitment
Piedmont Airlines
04.2016 - 05.2019
Manager, Safety Programs
Piedmont Airlines
01.2015 - 04.2016
Aviation Support Specialist
Garmin
08.2012 - 12.2014
Internal Compliance Auditor
Garmin
08.2012 - 10.2014
Internal Evaluation Program Manager
Great Lakes Aviation
10.2009 - 04.2012
General Manager
Great Lakes Aviation
03.2008 - 10.2009
General Manager
Air Midwest Airlines
06.2006 - 05.2008
Essential Air Service Auditor
Air Midwest Airlines
06.2006 - 06.2007
Pilot Crew Scheduler
Air Midwest Airlines
03.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Airway Science
Kansas State University
Master of Science - Aviation Leadership
Liberty University