Philippe Daetwyler

As platoon leader in the armoured division of the Swiss Army, I demonstrated and developed leadership, communication, management and dynamic decision-making skills managing a platoon of 40 soldiers.

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As a ground agent at the Geneva Airport, I ensured the efficient and cordial Check-in of baggages and persons, Boarding and also Arrivals. It was always a great satisfaction to contribute to a successful and timely departure. Arrivals involved managing the inward flow of passengers and flight crew as part of the continual movement in and out of the airport. I was proud to be a member of the elite Turkish Airlines division of Swissport.

Working solo at the night reception desk of the Sagitta Hotel, I received guests and showed them to their rooms, ensuring the comfort and security of their stay. I also managed bookings and reservations, check-outs in the morning and assistance with taxis, restaurant and local tourist information.

Managing various rock cores, for a total of over 700'000 boxes stocked in the CRC warehouse. Locating and exposing the core in the viewing room for various geologists.

During my stint at the Austin International Airport, I greeted an average of 1000 arriving passengers and shuttled about 350 of them from the airport to their parking spot in the private long-term parking lot 10 minutes away from the airport. Communication between the Fast Park fleet drivers at the parking lot and those at the airport was vital to provide the right number of shuttles at the airport to cover the peak inbound moments without causing congestion.

My first experience with logistics management under stress and night shift work. Starting shortly after midnight, I helped unload bulk trucks containing up to 18'000 packages per shift. I scanned, sorted and reloaded them into shuttles heading to various areas of Austin. Whenever my class scedule allowed, I accepted to work additional hours into the morning. During my last weeks, I stepped in to replace a colleague and managed teams of 10-15 people running conveyor belts.