Kim Michaels Email & Phone Number

United States

• UAS Pilot for electric distribution infrastructure inspections in North and South Carolina.
• RPIC experience flying distribution power pole inspections with a Skydio 2+.
• Part 107 is current.
• I fly safely and efficiently while maintaining consistent data quality.
• I perform the proper pre-flight research, make flight notifications in flight areas, and check airspace for updates.
• I minimize risks by evaluating my scope of work and implementing necessary… Show more UAS Pilot for electric distribution infrastructure inspections in North and South Carolina.

Orange County, CA

• Freelance Photographer - www.KimMichaels.comMy love of photography enriches my life in ways I never dreamed possible. There is beauty everywhere, at anytime. The beauty of a landscape, a nature story, a human.
• FAA Part 107 certified commercial drone pilot. www.KimMichaels.com/Drone
• Trained for shooting and editing real estate images. www.KimMichaels.com/RealEstate
• “Nature’s Single Mom”, a multi-media presentation/DVD documenting the hummingbird circle of life. www.KimMichaels.com/NaturesSingleMom. www.ocregister.com/2016/02/02/an-annas-humming-bird-steals-the-show
• Covered the 2009 Tour of California pro cycling race, submitted daily photos/captions to TrueSport.com. www.KimMichaels.com/2009TourOfCalifornia
• Contributed to the Bolsa Chica’s “Wings Over Bolsa” calendar; 2015 calendar cover photo. My photos are on info signs at the reserve.

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www.KimMichaels.com/NaturesSingleMomNOW ON DVD! Contact me for details. Kim@KimMichaels.comWATCH THIS PROMO VIDEO! http://kimmichaelsphotos.com/NaturesSingleMomPromo.mp4An engaging nature story, observed in the wild, documenting the nesting cycle of the Anna's hummingbird.PLUS 5 ADDITIONAL VIDEOS!A beautiful slide show with fascinating facts.How to.

San Diego, California, United States

Create enticing photos of restaurants and their menu items for website advertising and social media presence.Stylize the food presentation to tell the story of the restaurant, including atmosphere images, dining activities, food preparation shots, server smiles.Drone photos and video.

San Clemente

“The Right Source For Local Stock Photography”www.ocstockphotos.com

Southern California

• RPIC experience flying distribution power pole inspections with a M300, M210, M200.
• Part 107 is current.
• I fly safely and efficiently while maintaining consistent data quality.
• I perform the proper preflight research, make flight notifications in flight areas, and check airspace for updates.
• I minimize risks by evaluating my scope of work and implementing necessary precautions.
• I discuss each flight with my VO to enforce safety, minimize… Show more

California, United States

• RPIC, VO, Data Handler for Power Pole Inspections
• Experienced flying distribution assets. I create clean data, working efficiently, accurately, and safely. Part 107 is current.
• Very hands-on VO: navigating to assets, getting difficult tag shots, suggesting flight maneuvers to pilot, QC/handling data accurately.
• Batch rename hundreds of photos per day. Reorder photos for consistency/image accuracy. Suggest camera settings to improve images.

Orange County, California Area

Photographing food and products for KodakIT contracted companies like DoorDash, GrubHub, Yelp, MealPal, plus many others.

• Mobile Sleeper Company Attendant and Driver
• Setup/Demobe and maintain mobile sleeper units at fire camps. MSUs are 53 foot trailers with 42 sleeping berths for wildland firefighters.
• Driving Duties: Efficiently shuttle associates to and from airports or fire camps. Deliveries between camps. Running errands and shopping.
• Deployments last for several days to several weeks, requiring 12 hour days, without days off.
• ABC News interview (1:27): https://youtu.be/3WoBiCVmZ80

Various Venues Around Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego Counties And Las Vegas.

California and Nevada Guard Card issued security officer. Experienced in crowd control and special event security. I was on the on the 17 person crew that provided security for the 2017 Amgen Tour of California professional bike race, the largest sporting event in California.I am on the elite bike patrol team at Angel Stadium.CPR Certified.

Costa Mesa, CA

• South Coast Plaza is the largest grossing shopping mall in the country. The Plaza welcomes 22 million visitors per year.My duties:
• Bike patrol: parking lots, docks, all exterior areas. Provided traffic control. Escorted EMS vehicles. Provided excellent customer service.
• I maintained SCPS’s fleet of 27 patrol bikes: cleaning, diagnosing & performing repairs/adjustments, transported fleet for major repairs.
• Conducted mobile patrols using company trucks. Performed customer… Show more South Coast Plaza is the largest grossing shopping mall in the country. The Plaza welcomes 22 million visitors per year.My duties:
• Conducted mobile patrols using company trucks. Performed customer jumpstarts. Provided escorted vehicle searches.
• Interior post duties; focusing on customer care. Patrolled common areas, back halls, docks and roofs. Drained/filled fire systems.

Huntington Beach, CA

Bolsa Chica is one of the top five birding sites internationally due to its location along the Pacific Flyaway (migration path). More species of birds are seen at Bolsa Chica than most other locations.I contributed to the Bolsa Chica’s “Wings Over Bolsa” calendar; 2015 calendar cover photo. My photos are on informational signs at the reserve.

Laguna Beach

• Hired into the security department at the beautiful Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach. Additionally trained in the reservations and communications department.
• Patrolled 33 acre property, including private residences and villas, public parks and beaches, entire hotel interior and back of house.
• Monitored surveillance cameras, Pyro-comm panel. Controlled associate keys, performed guest key & safe assists, issued & canceled keys.
• Performed department safety inspections, controlled… Show more Hired into the security department at the beautiful Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach. Additionally trained in the reservations and communications department.
• Performed department safety inspections, controlled associate parking, processed lost & found items, associate call outs, violations, injuries.
• Responded to calls: medical, guest’s needs, vehicle/property damage, behavioral/suspicious/illegal issues, wrote detailed reports. Show less

Orange County, California Area

I completed the 120 hour ranger reserve training course through OC Parks, badge issue date 7/20/13. I assisted park rangers, operated exhibits, lead walking tours, nature center activities, child/craft programs. I held a Title 22 First Aid Certification including CPR training.I became a Certified Interpretive Guide "CIG".As a ranger reserve, I wore my.

Orange, CA

Answered calls and processed requests for animal related services. Provided the public with caring customer service. It was all about the animals!

Huntington Beach, CA

Photos tell stories... In addition to the visual story told by the photo itself, I will be posting photographs that have an interesting back story.Examples...The birth of hummingbirds. I had incredible access to a nest throughout the entire two month.

High Points awards, individual Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for specific photos. These are strictly judged contests by professional judges and photographers. Photography club photo contests are a terrific training ground, thick skin required.

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Covered professional cycling races, submitting daily photos and information captions. Covered the entire 2009 Tour of California for TrueSport.com. Covered a wide variety of professional cycling events.

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I am a trained endurance cyclist. I averaged 5000-6000 miles per year during 2006 - 2010.In 2007, I participated in the Honolulu Century Ride as a member of Team in Training. 97 miles. I raised $5,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I participated in various Team in Training rides. In 2007, I rode 5 century rides, in 4 months, in 4 different states.