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Texas, United States

Pilot in command (PIC) of Bell 206 and Bell 407 helicopters for both part 91 and part 135 flights. Conducted Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations to include over 900 patient flights, both interfacility and scene, throughout the national airspace system, with many operations requiring confined area and/or pinnacle landings and takeoffs. Performed operational check flights to assist maintenance personnel with both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures to ensure aircraft return to service. In addition to line pilot duties, also served as Base Safety Representative, leading monthly staff meetings and conducting initial and recurrent crew aviation safety training with innovative PowerPoint presentations and original videos. Ensured compliance with both OSHA and Federal Aviation Regulations.Performing the duties of Base Pilot Supervisor, served as the resident expert for aviation matters. Coordinated with the Regional Director of Flight Operations, Program Director, and Base Clinical Lead to ensure the base operated in an efficient, safe, and economical manner. Constructed pilot duty schedules and completed base orientations and company ground and flight training requirements for new hire pilots. Completed annual performance appraisals of assigned pilots and ensured accurate submission of pilot payroll. Coordinated aviation activities associated with public relations events.

Milton, Florida, United States

Responsible for the helicopter flight instruction of Student Naval Aviators in advanced flight training. Flew 1042.8 instructional day/night, mishap free flight hours and over 618 training sorties under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in the TH-57B/C (Bell-206). Served as a Standardization Instructor Pilot for Shipboard, Formation, and Night Vision Goggle stages of training which was instrumental in the squadron's receipt of the Vice Admiral Goldthwaite Award for Training Excellence. As the Assistant Student Control Officer, coordinated the graduation ceremonies for over 550 Naval Aviators, served as the Master of Ceremonies for biweekly winging events, and obtained follow-on military occupational specialties for over 60 newly winged U.S. Marine Officers.

San Diego, California, United States

Supervised the Flight Equipment Department in the maintenance of Aviation Life Support Systems for up to 121 aircrew members and 29 squadron aircraft both at home and deployed. As a designated Functional Check Pilot used detailed knowledge of aircraft systems to accurately and efficiently perform numerous maintenance test flights in support of squadron aircraft readiness. As a designated helicopter Section Leader, planned and lead numerous briefings and multi-aircraft flights involving extensive over water and shipboard operations in support of Theater Security Cooperation and anti-piracy operations, based on the USS Boxer, around the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Served as an Instructor Pilot responsible for training aviators and aircrew in the various missions of the CH-46E helicopter through the Marine Corps prescribed Training and Readiness syllabus.

San Diego, California, United States

As part of the logistics team, liaised extensively with other departments and squadron leadership to plan, manage, and execute complex movements of squadron personnel and assets. Using meticulous attention to detail and forethought, planned and oversaw multiple shipboard embarkations and amphibious movements of up to 480 personnel, 28 aircraft, 9 tactical vehicles and 120 tons of gear in support of training deployments and Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a designated CH-46E Helicopter Aircraft Commander, conducted training flights and assault support missions aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard and throughout Iraq. Flew 130 combat hours in hazardous flying conditions to contribute to the security of Marines and Soldiers, enhance their ability to detect, close with, detain, and destroy enemy forces and help further the success of national objectives in the Global War on Terrorism.

Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Designated CH-46E Helicopter Second Pilot.

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Flew T-34C turboprop as well as TH-57B/C (Bell 206) helicopter. Designated Naval Aviator December 2, 2005.

Quantico, Virginia, United States

As a newly commissioned Marine officer, trained in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit-de-corps, and leadership to prepare for duty as a company grade officer in the operating forces, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities, and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander.

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Through the Platoon Leaders Class program, attended the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS). Conducted in two increments during the summers of 2000 and 2002, was educated and trained on Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to be evaluated and screened for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for being commissioned as a Marine Corps officer.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Concentration In Market Research And Consumer Insights

Soderquist College of Business

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Military Science, Leadership, Warfighting

Associate'S Degree, Firearms Technology