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Ohio, United States

Nanaimo, BC

• Help new leaders reduce overwhelm and improve work/life balance through coaching and training.
• Developed detailed business and marketing plans.
• Set up scheduling, payment, and bookkeeping systems.
• Implemented processes and systems for client progress tracking and relationship management.
• Designed layout, wrote content, and put together all elements of the LWL website in WordPress.

Remote/Online

• Facilitated online courses for aviation professionals in Human Factors, Safety Management Systems, and High-Altitude Flying (which I also helped develop and present).
• Spearheaded the company's transition to a new learning management software (LMS) provider, rebuilding all courses from the old LMS in the new system and training instructors on its use.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Maintained oversight of flight operations for the University's Flight Training Unit, ensuring compliance with Transport Canada regulations and University policy.
• Managed the daily operations of the remote Aviation campus, including its staff, a fleet of eight aircraft, and the facility itself.
• Supervised a diverse group of 20+ staff, from first-time employees to semi-retired industry professionals. Supported the safety, well-being, and training progress of over 60 student… Show more
• Supervised a diverse group of 20+ staff, from first-time employees to semi-retired industry professionals. Supported the safety, well-being, and training progress of over 60 student pilots.
• More than doubled student enrolments over four years by improving program marketing efforts (Aviation Career Fair, attending airshows) and reputation (by improving instructor training and program content, forging.
• Led a successful effort to become only the second flight school in Canada to attain Aviation Accreditation Board International accreditation.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Taught Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and Instrument Rating training programs to meet Transport Canada and University requirements. Promoted to Chief Flight Instructor after just one year.
• Administered the unit’s Safety Management System: investigated incidents to determine root causes and suggest corrective actions. Made safety-related decisions affecting the operation of the unit.

Victoria, BC Canada

• Educated students through simulations, classroom-style instruction, and in-air training to deliver Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot training programs meeting Transport Canada requirements.

Victoria, BC Canada

• Piloted a twin-engine, 18-seat passenger floatplane in scheduled operations while complying with company SOPs and Transport Canada regulations and ensuring customer safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Promoted to Pilot as soon as I had attained the required flight licences, as a result of my conduct and work ethic.

Victoria BC

• Managed ramp activities for inbound and outbound flights, communicating with ground crew, flight crew, and maintenance personnel to coordinate steps to prepare aircraft for service, while ensuring customer safety and.

Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

• Effectively trained and mentored a culturally diverse range of students, from beginners to divemasters, in scuba diving and first aid, while building positive relationships and ensuring participants' safety and.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Worked closely with the First Assistant Director, and coordinated with all cast, crew, department heads, and the production office team, to manage the film shoot, meet deadlines, and ensure the safety of all personnel.

Master’S Degree, Leadership

Airline Transport Pilot License

Class 2 Flight Instructor

Private And Commercial Pilot Licenses, Multi-Engine, Class 3 And 4 Instructor, Instrument

Padi Divemaster Course, Padi Instructor Development Course

General Engineering Degree (Incomplete)

Activities and Societies: University Radio Station

High School, A Levels

Activities and Societies: Theatre Lighting, Tennis, Music, RAF Cadets