The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management

University of Salamanca

University of Nicosia

Director of Aviation at City of Albuquerque

Vantage Airport Group

Senior Director, Global Operational Excellence

Volante Software

Board Member

Port of Oakland

Assistant Director of Aviation Business, Strategy & Finance

Oakland International Airport

Assistant Director

- Oversee the safety & security of airport users, their property, & airport assets
- Develop & implement short and long range strategic vision, goals & plans
- Oversee implementation of city policies and regulations
- Provide regular reports of the activities, financial condition, & operations of the airport to city leadership
- Perform as the chief spokesperson & lead the overall promotion & communications strategy
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, & evaluate airport executive staff; handle personnel matters for all employees such as dismissal, discipline, demotion and promotion; evaluate performance; counsel employees as necessary
- Foster an atmosphere of innovation that addresses the continually evolving demands of today’s sophisticated passenger while maintaining a commitment to social, environmental & financial sustainability
- Ensure successful completion of the capital improvement program
- Effectively select & manage professional service consultants. Oversee solicitation, negotiation, enforcement of contracts for goods & services and the supervision of contractors / subcontractors in the performance of their duties
- Oversee development & administration of the annual budget / financial structure; monitor expenditures throughout the year, implement adjustments as needed
- Oversee design, development & maintenance of airport facilities
- Oversee business development & commercial activities 
- Foster air service development efforts; assess regional, industry, community & customer aviation & air service needs
- Oversee compliance with all federal & state contracting requirements pertaining to disadvantaged & minority business enterprises
- Oversee economic development & marketing activities & serve as a partner/liaison to the community economic development efforts
- Establish & maintain positive working relationships with federal agencies, city officials & community leaders
- Develop and maintain a culture & reputation of first-class customer service

City of Albuquerque

Director of Aviation

o	Develop and implement an annual strategic plan, in conjunction with the NMTC Executive Committee, Board of Directors and staff, providing clear strategic priorities that grow and protect the technology industry in the state of New Mexico 

o	Oversee all communication and marketing campaigns ensuring their alignment with strategic priorities and the overall vision of NMTC goals

o	Create strategies that drive influence regarding state policy and funding that ensure ongoing growth and development of New Mexico’s technology industry

o	Lead all NMTC initiatives and events aimed at cultivation, procurement and maintenance of NMTC’s top industry investors and sponsors

o	Actively participate in the growth and retention of member base, while also generating innovative offerings that create valuable connections, expand the K-20 talent pipeline and foster strong successful partnerships

o	Act as chief spokesperson for NMTC, communicating powerfully and effectively on issues that support the organizational goals and priorities

o	Build valuable connections and strong consensus, both inside and outside the NMTC; act as an ambassador and create greater visibility among the larger constituents of the technology industry throughout the state 

o	Establish credibility, build trusted relationships and balance competing interests evenly throughout NMTC and within all sectors of the broader stakeholder community

o	Develop the Board of Directors and its related committee structure in collaboration with Board leadership to ensure optimal performance, goal achievement and increase engagement

o	Manage financial functions and operations including annual budget development and allocation, and effective mid and long-term forecasting and planning 

o	Demonstrate consistent management of complex organizational and administrative issues, while maintaining a strong course toward the mission and core values of NMTC and its key stakeholders

Nyika Allen, C.M.