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Cape Canaveral, Fl, Us

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

• Monitored on-site operations to provide real-time status to on-site crews and updated visual managementboards with current job/program status.• Ensured parts and equipment were available and delivered to support scheduled work.• Worked problems of diverse scope using detailed data analysis that required complex decision making.• Acted as the hands-on gatekeeper for launch pad operations by orchestrating the tactical execution of alloperations at the launch complex.• Maintained situational awareness of all activities, interactions, hazards, weather, and personnel locations onthe pad and was accountable for facilitating the starting and stopping operations as needed.• Applied technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight inaccordance with the company mission and vision.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Provided expert instruction to students in preparation for the ADX written exam.• Provided expert instruction to students in preparation for the oral Aircraft Dispatch exam to obtain theAircraft Dispatch Certificate.• Set clear expectations and boundaries with students to establish a strong classroom leadership presence.• Worked with school owner and Chief Instructor on fine-tuning the curriculum by streamlining material,updating learning modules and leveraging technology to discover new & revolutionary educational tools forfuture student applications.

United States

• Contributed journalistic content, full production support and editing services in a freelance capacity to variousdomestic and international media organizations including: NY1 News, NBC News, NBC’s Today Show, PBS, Voice of America, Gotham Gazette, New Brunswick Today,TAPinto Newark, WMSC, Osceola News- Gazette, Positively Osceola, National Broadcast Channels of Russia[Channel One, Russia-1 Network, NTV, TV Centre, STS, TNT, TV Rain, Zvezda], National Broadcast Channels ofUkraine [Inter, 1+1, GLAS TV Odesa] ONT (Belarus), Kommersant FM (Russia), Moskva FM (Russia) and more.• Wrote and edited stories on news, human interest and Op-Ed articles on politics, government, business and culture.• Created and edited multimedia packages including both photo & video content to supplement existing stories with rich digital storytelling.• Utilized social media tools to increase the reach and improve interaction with the audiences through innovation with Facebook Live, Twitter & Instagram services to deliver real-time reporting.• Filed phone reports both individually and in conversation with on-air host for air.• Reported on current events and breaking news, often filing reports within minutes of an ongoing live event taking into account the language and social norms of both locales.• Provided perspective analysis and clarified context for events taking place in the U.S. as well as translating and interpreting documents that were used in news reports.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Participated in the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the responsibilitiesdetailed in the Safety Management System Manual.• Maintained coordination between all departments, internal and external, to ensure the most efficient andcost-effective performance for the airline operation and customer satisfaction, using the sequence of eventsas guidance.• Recorded and ensuring all delays are accurately recorded in AIMS Movement Control system.• When required, was the single point of contact for upper management for the operational status and outlookfor all company operations with the most extreme focus on the following 24 hours of operation, withadditional foresight for the next 72 hours.• Arrived at decisions relating to flight movements, originations, cancellations, or consolidations with specialconsiderations for - the safety of the operation, minimum of discomfort, delay and inconvenience forpassengers, mail, or revenue cargo as well as downline impact on other flights, to include crew and equipmentpositioning, maintenance department requirements for aircraft routing or necessary inspections and check ofthe aircraft and minimum ferry mileage.• Responsible for elimination of flight movements into extensive bad weather areas which might tie up aircraftor crews for a considerable time based on consultation with all relevant departments.• Coordinated with Ground Operations, Crew Scheduling on crew requirements, positions, and movements.• Coordinated with or advised the Director of SOC, Director of Operations and Chief Pilot on all unusualcircumstances.• Prepared Briefing Slides for all Senior Management Meetings related to business strategy and operationalstability.• Coordinated closely with the DOD/TACC on military missions, as necessary.• Led the SOC operational briefings with the SOC Staff and Management for network status updates.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Responsible for dispatch release and operational control for Spirit’s flight operations in accordance withregulatory requirements and company policy to provide safe, comfortable, and on-time service to guests.• Making tactical economic decisions to drive efficiency and optimization for the airline.• Analyzing meteorological data from multiple sources to identify hazards such as convective activity,turbulence, icing, and other factors. Work in conjunction with flight crew to mitigate meteorological threatsboth in pre-flight and enroute phases.• Proactively monitoring enroute aircraft, providing flight crews with timely updates to changes in dispatchparameters and taking action to deal with unplanned events/situations.• Keeping all stakeholders informed of significant changes in flight status, aircraft substitutions, delays,unscheduled landings, diversions, or cancellations.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Maintained operational reliability, completion factor and on-time performance goals while adhering to FederalAviation Regulations and prudent safety practices.• Formulated and introduced strategy involving aircraft routing and crew scheduling; acted as the centralcollector for options and alternative plans and then acted with clear direction based on those plans.• Implemented and coordinated emergency procedures in cases of incidents/accidents involving Companyaircraft.• Coordinated with agencies and listed personnel in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, AmericanEagle Group, and PSA Airlines procedures.• Provided necessary oversight of all OCC personnel on shift and assisted dispatchers in the execution of theirduties as needed.• Assisted the Manager of Dispatch in maintaining dispatch processes as dictated by Federal AviationRegulations and the Company Operations Manual, ensuring compliance in all areas.• Aided with other OCC responsibilities deemed necessary by the Director or the OCC Managers.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Acted as the primary contact for Spirit OCC Flight Dispatcher and Operations Supervisor• Performed Air-to-Ground communication, initiating emergency procedures and notifications when necessary.• Assisted with station audits and compliance for both internal and external audits.• Validated the accuracy of all flight departure related documents with all appropriate parties.• Inspected and verified passenger documentation and completed all appropriate forms and reports.• Issued boarding passes and rescheduled passengers affected by flight interruptions and/or cancellations.• Complied with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements and SwissportSOPs and policies regarding equipment, procedures, and other operations and duties deemed necessary.

Greater New York City Area

~ Responsibilities as On-Air Reporter & Segment Producer:• Matched video feeds from CBS to written news stories by reporters.• Captured video files for editing use, maintained and updated video library.• Gave ‘break-down’ of assignments to the video editor.• Produced graphics/stills with the help of Graphic Designer, coordinated with Field Reporters, wrote and performed on-camera stand-ups, wrote & produced on-camera packages.• Created news program rundowns: stories/shots/feeds break-downs.• Loaded written stories into Teleprompter software.• Produced field segments for Russian Media Group & Shalom TV/JBS TV Channels.~ Responsibilities as Newscast Director:• Directed & performed complete operation of the Studio Control Room during a live broadcast (video switchers for camera control, audio mixers, character generators, data recorders, pro-tape decks, PC graphics, teleprompter etc.)• Directed studio cameramen on preferred shot composition for cohesive show identity.• Executed direction of a current events themed program broadcast according to the predetermined script while retaining preparation for active, on-the-fly pivoting for breaking news events.~ Responsibilities as Traffic Manager:• Operated Master Control utilizing Broadcast Programming Server system & provided Channel Operations maintenance support for all Russian Media Group channels.~ Related responsibilities and skills:• Advanced knowledge of video production and post-production.• Complete Studio Lighting, Audio and multi-Camera set-up operation.• Strong written, verbal communication and organizational skills.• Ability to lead, manage and work as a productive team member.• Comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.• Knowledge of TV Broadcast rules, guidelines, terminology and norms. • Edited non-linear television studio and field segments (on Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere) for air on Russian Media Group channels.

Greater New York City Area

• Directed the concept development, execution and production of communications materials and programs, establishing a system to ensure client compliance and delivery within defined timelines and approved budgetary guidelines.• As part of overall traffic management, continually reported on the studio’s deliverables status and completion, as required, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.• Coordinated event shooting schedules, handled client rental requests for utilizing the equipment on hand in the studio to suit their project and budget.• Filmed private and public events per client requests.• Assisted with lighting and sound design per client recommendations.• Edited video footage for distribution to customers and the public on behalf of clients.

United States

• Maintained candidate communications strategy – engineered rapid response opportunities alongsidespokesperson duties for respective candidates in various forms of media & advised on press outreach.• Supervised and coached teams of up to 150+ canvassers on messaging and individual public interactions.