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Developed Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Strategies: Managed the creation of holistic AAM strategies for clients, focusing on economic impact assessments and identifying infrastructure gaps to support integration and scalability.Business Case Identification & Go-to-Market Strategies: Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify viable business cases for both new and existing customer segments. Formulated and executed go-to-market strategies to drive adoption and market penetration.Fleet Optimization & Vendor Review: Supported initiatives to optimize fleet operations and conducted thorough vendor reviews to support enterprise-level deployment and commercialization of autonomous vehicle solutions.Regulatory Gap Analysis: Performed detailed regulatory gap analyses for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and AAM platforms, ensuring compliance and facilitating regulatory reviews.

Develop and build relationships with U.S. and International regulators to advance UAS industry and operational objectives. Execute UPSFF's projects and objectives in line with industry goals and in coordination with regulatory initiatives. Participate and review proposed UAS industry standards and provide response to regulatory frameworks or technical requirements. Work closely with UPS Legal to develop operational requirements and expectations for various agreements. Execute and submit operational waivers to support flight and maintenance operations.

Responsible for overseeing all Human Resources activities for UPS Flight ForwardMaintain compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations in regard to employment practices Oversee the workforce planning strategy and direction of a new aviation industryParticipated in the creation and development of first Unmanned Part 135 Air CarrierAssist in developing regulatory strategy for UPS Flight Forward and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Manage the recruitment and selection of personnel from both internal and external sources to ensure execution in staffing and retention for UPS Airlines. Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with various departments of the company in order to determine staffing requirements and applicant search criteria.Coordinate with various departments to determine needs and assist hiring managers with interview coaching, employee selection and retention strategies.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Conduct and manage human resources objectives and procedures for the organization. Initiate employee welfare, safety, wellness, and career counseling. Assist in the development of area goals and targets and evaluate metrics using reports, decisions, and results. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Frankfort, Kentucky

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Science And Government Concentration In Law And Public Policy