Xhantel Chaney-Pineda

About Xhantel Chaney-Pineda

Graduate student pursuing an MBA in Aviation Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business Administration. Strong business core background with academic training in airport operations, airline management, and business analytics, focused on data-driven decision making to support safe, efficient, and compliant aviation operations.I currently serve as a Graduate Research Assistant, contributing to research on airport competition and market structure through academic literature review, analytical modeling, and interpretation of findings. I also have experience in leadership and community engagement, having served as Outreach Director for Volunteer Network, where I planned service initiatives, donation drives, and campus-wide programs that strengthened organizational impact.My interests center on airport operations and airline performance analysis, where I can apply analytical thinking, Excel-based reporting, and operational insight to real-world challenges. I am motivated to continue developing professionally while contributing to organizations that value efficiency, teamwork, and responsible leadership.

Experience

1. Shift Lead

   Playa Bowls

   Dec 2025 — Present

   Lead and supervise a team during daily operations, ensuring efficient and strong customer service. Responsible for cash handling, opening and closing procedures, and end-of-shift reconciliation. Maintain food safety standards and operational consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master's degree, Aviation Management

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Business Administration, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor's degree, Aviation Business Administration