OLGIERD HINZ

10832 Forbes Creek Drive, Apt.U-306

Kirkland, WA 98033 USA                                                                                    [email protected]                                                                     

+1 (206) 554-1234                                                                     http://www.geocities.com/olgierdhinz                                            

Objective :

Ø  To apply my competencies and knowledge to a career in the airline industry.

 

Education :

Ø  Master of Business Administration

Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Graduation : December 21, 2008

Areas of Concentration : International Business & Marketing

Overall GPA : 3.80

 

Ø  Bachelor of Science

College of Aviation, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Lee Honors College, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

            Thesis: Airline Yield Management in Transition

Graduation : December 11,  2004

Major : Aviation Science and Administration             Minor : General Business

Overall GPA : 3.60

 

Organizations, Honors & Achievements :

Ø  Represented Alaska Air Group at JumpStart & Network Conference

Ø  Attended Boeing Planning Seminar in 2008

Ø  Western Michigan University Dean’s List 2002, 2003 & 2004

Ø  Alpha Lambda Delta – National Academic Honor Society

 

 

Work Experience :

Ø  Network Planning Analyst II – Alaska Air Group: February 2007 until present

ü  Responsible for conducting economic evaluation of Alaska Airlines' existing and future route network, and existing and future frequency levels.

ü  Provide recommendations to optimize network revenue and profitability performance.

ü  Conduct analysis in support of Alaska Airlines' long term strategic growth plan and fleet requirements.

ü  Evaluate network benefits of airline partnerships and code shares.

ü  Manage the route forecasting model to ensure that it is calibrated for maximum accuracy.

ü  Develop more effective ways of accessing and disseminating performance data.

ü  Provide ad-hoc analysis and input as required in support of commercial planning decisions, company presentations, internal/external communications etc.

ü  Analyze and disseminate competitive route and frequency change information.

ü  Train new members of the department in network planning procedures and methodology.

 

 

 

OLGIERD HINZ

10832 Forbes Creek Drive, Apt.U-306

Kirkland, WA 98033 USA                                                                                    [email protected]                                                                                                                   

 

Ø  Revenue Management Analyst – Alaska Air Group: March 2005 until February 2007

ü  Analyze changes in market conditions such as competition, schedules, and fares to develop appropriate allocation strategy.

ü  Maintain open communication and develop a good working relationship with counterparts in the Pricing, Scheduling, Reservations, CRC, Marketing, and Stations areas to ensure that revenue impediments are identified and corrected to ensure maximum revenue production.

ü  Review reports of historical performance and advance booking information for the assigned markets each day by tracking booking patterns, oversales, no-show rates and cancellation rates for unsatisfactory performance and adjust flights as required.

ü  Analyze data from the decision support system on critical flights and take appropriate action.

ü  Monitor and analyze booking levels and forecasts by flight, cabin and class to maximize revenue by adjusting the allocation strategy to take advantage of opportunities or changing business conditions.

ü  Analyze special events taking into account market behavior, booking activity, and overbooking levels, then develop strategy to adjust the decision support system parameters to compensate for special travel period abnormalities.

ü  Identify seasonal demand fluctuation and insure the appropriate forecast methodology is in place for each of the seasons. Develop market / flight strategy to match the expected demand of the various periods.

ü  Perform ad hoc projects and reports as required.

 

Professional Skills :

Ø  Qualitative and Quantitative proficiency in analyzing aviation markets, individual airlines and airports on domestic and global level.

Ø  Proven analytical skills and understanding of analytical processes.

Ø  Broad knowledge of business strategies and tactics in the aviation environment.

Ø  Experience in working & communicating with all levels of the company including senior executives.

Ø  Technological literacy in performing tasks using various computer applications,

E.g. Seabury APGDat & APGNet, Sabre AirMax Revenue Manager, Sabre AirFlite, Sabre Image, Hyperion Business Intelligence, SQL, Macintosh, Linux, SAP(Logistics Module), Macromedia Suite MX & Microsoft Office Programs.

Ø  Leadership capabilities in decision-making, problem solving & critical thinking skills.

Ø  Team work efficiency in coordinating and delegating to achieve set goals.

Ø  Fluent in Polish, German and English

Ø  Organizational and time management

Ø  Oral and written communication with efficient interpersonal communication.

Ø  Creative, detail oriented, self-disciplined, self-motivated, dedicated and reliable.