To provide an exceptional, positive, professional piloting experience with an emphasis on safety Outstanding communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
Education
California Lutheran University
BA, Political Science - I concluded my senior year in Washington, D.C. while working full time in the U.S. House of Representatives. Following graduation, I worked on a US Senate election campaign supporting research and finance, and afterwards managed a State House of Representatives electoral campaign.
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor Program - Online Programming Courses
Work Experience
Certified Flight Instructor
First Flight Corp 01-02-2023 - Present Experienced flight instructor with a demonstrated history of cultivating safe and skilled pilots. Specializes in private pilot certification, tailwheel endorsements and instrument training. Successfully guided over 15 individuals to private pilot, instrument, and commercial licensure and facilitated over 12 tailwheel endorsements. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles, ensuring comprehensive understanding and proficiency in aviation principles and practices.
Provided demonstration and transition flights for aircraft owners and prospective buyers over a three year period, delivering in depth instruction on aircraft systems, performance characteristics, and operational procedures tailored to each specific make and model. Conducted pre-purchase familiarization flights to support informed buying decisions, including cockpit systems briefings, avionics operation, normal and abnormal procedures, and real world handling characteristics.
Additionally performed ferry and repositioning flights for newly acquired aircraft, ensuring safe delivery, regulatory compliance, and thorough preflight inspection and coordination with maintenance and ownership teams. Consistently served as a trusted pilot resource bridging aircraft acquisition, training, and operational readiness.
Technical Specialist
Actionlink 19-11-2019 - 22-02-2022 Built strong relationships by leading groups of team members and training individuals of varying abilities in stressful and fast-paced retail environments. Traveled to client sites across San Diego county and provided instructional training for auditing, troubleshooting, and repairing of interactive electronic consumer displays, while offering assistance and parts ordering to clientele. Successfully implemented marketing and promotional projects on time and within an established budget, including quarterly hardware and firmware updates.
Retail Zone Specialist Premium Marketing
Retail Zone Specialist Premium Marketing 19-10-2019 - 21-03-2021 Organized and led team groups to meet priority customer needs during periods of elevated demand. Ensure the availability of client brands through merchandising coverage. Partner with store managements and associates to achieve goals. Proactively identify area of opportunity for Premium clients
Break Fix Representative
BDS Marketing 18-05-2018 - 20-12-2020 Perform break-fix support and audits on state-of-the-art technologies and electronic devices. Implement mid-cycle hardware refresh and periodic firmware updates. Build strong relationships with retail stores on behalf of client and in turn drive sales. Provide ongoing training to retailers and store associates
Web Designer
Self 16-11-2016 - 19-12-2019 Provided web design, logo & graphic design, search engine optimization (SEO), hosting and domain services for businesses in a variety of industries, including real estate, e-commerce, healthcare, retail, and food service.
Code Camp Instructor
Code REV, Inc. 17-06-2017 - 17-08-2017 Instructed individuals of various ages and abilities on HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Arduino, Robotics, video game development, animation, and graphic design. Guided and revised lesson plans, led classes, met with parents, and assembled weekly presentations for a rapidly growing summer tech camp.
Co-Founder
Exotic Sun Fashions 2013-01-01 - 2016-12-31 Created a fashion and interior design retail business from startup to profit in less than one year. Traveled abroad for market research, negotiations and procuring products from suppliers, and navigated customs and tax implications for different product lines. Established a physical and online presence, and managed webpage content, copy, product photography, and inventory tracking.