Marina Taraskina

Coordinating, overseeing, and ensuring provision of reliable, cost-effective, and efficient services for transportation of passengers and cargo. Organise operational and performance reports, responding, as needed, to internal and external audits. Review and verify reference documents for accessibility to relevant personnel. Evaluate feasibility of contracts for short-term aviation and surface transport services. Serve as primary liaison to UN headquarters regarding coordination of logistics support.

Fulfilled duties for two consecutive roles within separate entities of this business group specialising in coordination of transport for international development projects. As Engineer, oversaw preparation and execution of daily work; dispatched workers, equipment, or service vehicles to locations specified per customer request. As Ground Operations Specialist, ensured safe and efficient handling of all flights from flight preparation and stakeholder communication to catering orders and hotel arrangements.

Provided comprehensive leadership, oversight, and direction to execution of activities performed by ground crew tasked with managing loading and unloading of aircraft cargo or baggage. Supervised operation of ground equipment and coached personnel, as needed.

Oversaw communications between airport service providers and crew members to confirm helicopter compliance with safety and security requirements. Conducted performance reviews of aviation crew and provided actionbased feedback to enhance team performance. Assisted senior management teams in preparation of department budgets and allocation of resources.

Ensured safe flight operations for passenger flights from flight pre-screening and boarding procedures to flight landing and exiting. Inspected cabin and supervised crew, assuring adherence with regulating statutes and standard operating procedures. Reinforced airline and cabin rules to support passenger and flight safety.