Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Kevin  Donovan

Kevin Donovan

Marlow,Bucks

Summary

Driven Individual effective in creating positive environments where employees can thrive and succeed. Dynamic, reliable and committed. Looking for new challenge where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Airline Dispatcher Supervisor

DHL Aviation
Nationwide , UK
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Addressed flight safety issues and potential hazards with strict adherence to established protocols.
  • Coordinated shift workflow to support scheduled staff and correctly allocate resources.
  • Communicated with cargo handling and customs personnel to resolve logistics issues.
  • Coordinated aircraft and service vehicles on or around runways.
  • Maintained contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units and control centres for reliable communications.
  • Recorded flight status changes on aircraft schedule log and reported verbally to relevant personnel.
  • Examined and approved flight plans.

Facilitated smooth take-off and landing of aircrafts by collaborating with pilots.

  • Train staff to perform loading and unloading of aircraft across a wide range of machinery including push back tug, unit loading devices and transporters.

Operations supervisor

DHL Aviation
Heathrow Airport , Hounslow, MIDDLESEX
04.1989 - 01.2020
  • Supervised daily operations, acting as point of contact for any queries or obstacles.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximise team productivity.
  • Established and communication daily priorities to guide team activities.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labour expenses by developing and optimising standard practices.
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improved operational efficiency, maximising profit potential.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Reviewed and assessed operations performance, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - MANAGEMENT

DHL Aviation
Hounslow, Middlesex
01.2020 -

Dangerous Goods, Airside Supervision -

Various Internal Training
Hounslow, Middlesex
04.2000 -

Skills

  • Health & Safety training
  • First Aider
  • People Management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Performance reporting

Affiliations

  • Family man who enjoys spending time with Grand Children
  • Gardening, Hosting BBQ's
  • Comedy Shows

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Airline Dispatcher Supervisor

DHL Aviation
01.2020 - 05.2024

NVQ Level 3 - MANAGEMENT

DHL Aviation
01.2020 -

Dangerous Goods, Airside Supervision -

Various Internal Training
04.2000 -

Operations supervisor

DHL Aviation
04.1989 - 01.2020
Kevin Donovan