MARK S.

SCHULZ
19158 E Progress Av, Centennial CO 80015 * mschulz@ttechnology.org * (303) 881-2
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OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
A results driven operations executive with a diverse business, technical and com
plex project experience. Business leader with a proven ability to identify and d
rive innovative strategies that maximize results though creating inspired busine
ss teams.
* Business Leader
* Strategic Planning
* Complex Projects
* Information Technology
* Revenue Generation
* Mentor / Motivator
SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
* Worked with over 40 worldwide airlines in Business Process Improvement, discov
ery, and implementation. Implemented $40M in systems and technology with ROIs of
60 days to 24 months.
* Started and managed a land development company, built a $30M portfolio of comm
ercial retail properties with $100M of development currently in process. Defined
, managed and initiated the largest green built, commercial retail, renewable en
ergy project in the State of Colorado.(in process)
* Started a new business unit, winning $20M in new contract dollars. Set up deve
lopment, production, ISO 9000, QA/QC and Customer Support for a 100 person produ
ction organization.
* Improved Engineering, Technical Data, Maintenance Training and reduced backlog
s of Technical Data processing from 20 equivalent labor years to 2 equivalent la
bor years resulting in $100M in savings and cost avoidance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLORADO REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC Centennial CO (2005 - Present)
Specializes in the purchase, entitlement, general contracting and land developme
nt of property and projects. This includes Real Estate, Land Development, Genera
l Contracting, Retail Operations and Property Management.
Principal, Commercial Retail Division
Commercial Land Development. Providing Land Development, Entitlement, Engineerin
g Design, Construction and Property Management Services.
* Co-founded and led a land development company focused on Commercial Retail
* $30 M portfolio of commercial retail properties
* $100 M of Commercial Retail development in process: Including the largest gree
n built, Commercial Retail, renewable energy project in the State of Colorado.
* Managed as many as 100 subcontractors and vendors in a $12 M / year General Co
ntracting company.
TRANSFIGURATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC Denver CO (1998 - 2005)
Airline systems and solutions. Providing services in software development, and t
echnologies for airline operations. Special emphasis on Airline Maintenance proc
esses.
Principal and CEO, Airline Solutions
Providing airline IT business solutions: Electronic documents, work/task cards,
authoring, document management, publishing, portable solutions, data preparation
, and systems deployment. Flight Operations electronic systems and deployment.
* Significant clients included American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Northwest
Airlines, US Airways, America West Airlines, HEICO (Hong Kong), Information Hand
ling Services, Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) and Sabre Holdings.
* Worked with airlines and aviation related companies in business process improv
ement, automation and development. Implemented $40M in systems and technology wi
th ROIs of 60 days to 24 months.
IHS, INC. Englewood CO (2005 - 2005)
Aviation, Aerospace Enterprise Solutions. Providing technical services and solut
ions supporting Airlines, MROs and Manufacturers within the Aviation / Aerospace
industry.
New Business Consultant, Enterprise Solutions Group
Special emphasis on document management and inventory control solutions. Includi
ng cost savings from inventory reduction and parts obsolescence management.
EDS / SABRE HOLDINGS, INC. Tulsa OK (1998 - 2002)
$2B+ Airline systems and development company. Providing services in software dev
elopment, and technologies for airline operations, data centers and network mana
gement.
Consultant / Subject Matter Expert
Business Process Consultant and Subject Matter Expert, EDS Airline Solutions Div
ision
JEPPESEN, INC. Englewood, CO (1994 - 1998)
Professional Publishing division of the Times Mirror Corporation providing speci
alty aviation information and services to all segments of general, corporate and
commercial aviation
Director, Maintenance Information Services
* Started a new business unit, winning $20 M in new contract dollars. Set up dev
elopment, production, ISO 9000, QA/QC and Customer Support for a 100 person prod
uction organization.
* Worked with over 20 worldwide airlines in business process improvement, automa
tion and solution deployment. Implemented $15 M in systems and technology with R
OIs of 60 days to 24 months.
* Implemented or assisted in achieving cost savings at 13 major airlines valued
at over $200 M
NORTHWEST AIRLINES INC. St. Paul, MN (1988 - 1994)
$8+ billion corporation, providing air transportation and support services to ov
er 300 destinations worldwide
Manager, Technical Operations Training, Powerplant and Component Overhaul Shops,
Engineering Support, and Project Engineer, New Aircraft Programs
* Managed development and deployment of the 747-400 and A320 Aircraft Maintenanc
e training programs in Europe, Asia and the USA.
* Improved Engineering, Technical Data, Maintenance Training and reduced backlog
s of Technical Data processing from 20 man years to 2 man years resulting in $10
0 million in savings and cost avoidance.
* Managed new aircraft specifications, purchasing coordination and engineering s
upport services for a $1B Airline.
* Managed manufacturer relationships with Boeing and Airbus including a 3 month
in country assignment at Airbus / France
* Managed 1500 vendor relationships providing technical data for supporting 13 f
leets of aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO St. Louis, MO (1984 - 1988)
Multi-billion dollar corporation providing commercial and military products worl
dwide. Primary focus on military research, development and aircraft production.
Senior Engineer Cost and schedule management (CSCS) within the Engineering Busin
ess Management division
* Set up an automated manufacturing scheduling and all new approach to business
reporting system for a military aircraft production line of a $15B aviation aero
space company.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette, IN (1981 - 1984)
State university providing corporate flight department and student training for
professional pilot programs
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Flight School Support and Line Support Services
EDUCATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette, IN (1981 - 1984)
School of Technology and Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Graduation with honors
OTHER
Executive Leadership Institute University of Southern California
Extensive technical, business and computer training
Negotiation/Collaboration Training
Effective Presentation Skills and time management courses
TQM / BPI quality training/Programs Zenger Miller, Crosby, Demming and Juran
Technical publishing training, mainframe and personal computer classes
ASSOCIATIONS, BOARDS AND LICENSES
* Board of Directors, Treasurer, Dinosaur Ridge Metropolitan District
* Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Multi Engine Land Ratings
* Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics License (A&P)
* Class "B" General Contractor License
* Co Chair - City of Centennial Committee on Renewable Energy