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United States

Howell, Michigan, United States

Naples, Florida, United States

Prosper, Texas, United States

Oversaw all Demo flight Operations for Sheild AI> Sheild AI and Demo teams interface with customer, flight regulatory personnel and evaluators> Aircraft and Payload Configurations for specific demonstration requirements> All mission planning> Logistics for team and equipment >Travel and billeting for Demo team> Flight/Test Cards> Gear Aquisition and Maintenance> Oversaw all Demo Team Aircraft Maintenance

Certified Maritime and Land based VBat OperatorConducted Land and Maritime OperationsCompleted Successful demo for Greek MOD

Pendleton Or

Coordinate the operation of drones, payloads and related accessories, from early development through product release and life cycle management.Interface with the various divisions to develop product specifications that are technically feasible and respond to market and client needs.Prepare project timelines, coordinate Hardware, Mechanical and Software throughout development and prototyping.Coordinate communication between development of aircraft, pilots, training and operational use to ensure knowledge is transferred accurately and efficiently.Demonstrated ability to create quantitative based business analysesDemonstrated ability to translate quantitative analysis into actionable business strategiesProven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authorityOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent drone operational, interpersonal and team skillsKnowledge UAS aviation regulations, customer requirements, competitors, software products and related technologies

Pendleton Or

•Create/review test engineering documentation: Test plans, Test Information Sheets, Safety Packages, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Data Analysis Management Plans, Technical Review Board Briefs, Safety Review Board Briefs, Test Readiness Briefs, Test Cards, Test Reports.•RE Fixed wing and VTOL Level 4 Operator/Maintainer/Instructor. Leading Operator Flight hours • Plan, coordinate, execute flight and ground tests• Participate in subsystem discussions and reviews making design inputs based on previous experience• Perform review of aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components to ensure comprehensive test documentation is created and proper data collection is addressed to appropriately measure and report on the stated test objectives.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Director of Operations for all Manned and Unmanned Operations for Complier Enterprise.Oversee all Complier Enterprise/VDOS Global operations, and procedures.Responsible for all aspects of Operations and Service Delivery.As a Director of Operations and the primary interface between the company and key customers, leading a team of Project Managers to fulfill key programs, all of which are currently overseeing programs with high level energy based entities. To include GE, Shell, Exxon, Chevron, Anadarko, BP and more. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated clients and/or projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished.Responsible for being the “point of contact” between the Company and Customer as well as deployed (field) personnel regarding position direction, expectation, training, software and employment issues.Responsible for the maintainability and sustainability of equipment and personnel overseas during deployment operations to include administrative support, health and welfare support and post deployment assistance implementing requirements for gear, travel, pay issues, comfort packages, tentative placement upon return from deployments.Maintain current staffing levels and fulfillment of contract requirements for Staff Augmentation efforts and communicate with recruiting department regarding client’s staffing requirements.Monitor and forecast budget on program, review project proposals and plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, ALL budget expenditures, and procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources through various phases of the project.Monitor and oversee all facets of training program, university involvement/Partnership, course curriculum, budget limitations, expenditures and logistics.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Director of Operations for all Manned and Unmanned Operations for VDOS, LLC.Oversee all VDOS Global operations, and procedures.Responsible for all aspects of Operations and Service Delivery.As a Director of Operations and the primary interface between the company and key customers, leading a team of Project Managers to fulfill key programs, all of which are currently overseeing programs with high level energy based entities. To include GE, Shell, Exxon, Chevron, Anadarko, BP and more. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated clients and/or projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished.Responsible for being the “point of contact” between the Company and Customer as well as deployed (field) personnel regarding position direction, expectation, training, software and employment issues.Responsible for the maintainability and sustainability of equipment and personnel overseas during deployment operations to include administrative support, health and welfare support and post deployment assistance implementing requirements for gear, travel, pay issues, comfort packages, tentative placement upon return from deployments.Maintain current staffing levels and fulfillment of contract requirements for Staff Augmentation efforts and communicate with recruiting department regarding client’s staffing requirements.Monitor and forecast budget on program, review project proposals and plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, ALL budget expenditures, and procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources through various phases of the project.Monitor and oversee all facets of training program, university involvement/Partnership, course curriculum, budget limitations, expenditures and logistics.

Negotiable

Savannah, Tennessee

• As the senior Director of Special Project and Senior Program Manager and the primary interface between the company and key customers, at times leading teams of Project Managers as necessary to fulfill key programs, most of which are serving the U.S. Government and the militaries of several other countries friendly to the U.S.• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated clients and/or projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished. Responsible for being the “point of contact” between the Company and Customer as well as deployed (field) personnel regarding position direction, expectation and employment issues.• Responsible for the maintainability and sustainability of equipment and personnel overseas during deployment operations to include administrative support, health and welfare support and post deployment assistance implementing requirements for gear, travel, pay issues, comfort packages, tentative placement upon return from deployments.• Maintains current staffing levels and fulfillment of contract requirements for Staff Augmentation efforts and communicate with recruiting department regarding client’s staffing requirements.• Monitor and forecast budget on program, review project proposals and plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, ALL budget expenditures, and procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources through various phases of the project.

Portland, Oregon Area

VT Group Unmanned Systems, Portland, OR (Formally Evergreen Unmanned Systems, McMinnville, OR)• Managed VT Unmanned Systems ScanEagle UAS program, including 54 operators and mission coordinators.• Managed and oversaw 94.11% operator growth.• Hiring and supervisory manager for all program personnel.• Responsible for master schedule of operations including all OCONUS deployment rotations.• Responsible for scheduling operator down time.• Arrange travel, medical and flight currency, operator training courses.• Responsible for new higher orientation.• Government Synchronized Pre-deployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT) system official.

Portland, Oregon Area

VT Group Unmanned Systems, Portland, OR(Formally Evergreen Unmanned Systems, McMinnville, OR)• 765 flight hours on ScanEagle UAS• Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Flew missions with Scan Eagle in combat and real world situations, deconflicting with UAVs, Aerostat and military aircraft  Worked in support of ground troops in combat operations in Afghanistan• Experience on Mobile systems including four CONUS missions TICOM-Geomatics TNT/CBE 10-4, SIGEAGLE/Firefly Payload Test Camp Roberts Mission/Logistical Lead FF-TX Dugway Proving Ground Warm Springs Demo Boardman Exercise, Crew Currency

Mcminnville Or

Evergreen Unmanned Systems, McMinnville, OR• ScanEagle UAS Operator for Evergreen Unmanned Systems• 2010 – Deployed operator in support of Operation Enduring Freedom• 30 flight hours on ScanEagle UAS• September 25-30 2010 Mission Lead for AUVSI Forrest Fire Table Top Exercise. Dugway Proving Ground, UT – Worked operationally with Soft Coast MAKO Aerostat – Utilizing it as a communication repeater.• August 9-13 2010 Equipment and logistical Lead for SIGEAGLE/Firefly Payload Test TNT/CBE 10-4 Camp Roberts, CA• Deconflicted airspace and worked closely with the Aerostat• Operator and team lead for two ScanEagle UAS demonstrations, research & development and product integration missions with the Evergreen Unmanned Systems Mobile Flight Demonstration Team

3Rd Bn. 3Rd Mar. Div.

3Bn. 3Mar. Div. Kaneohe Bay, Hi• Infantry Squad Leader Squad Leader 6 months, supervised twelve subordinate marines, conducted weapons inspections, executed squad and team level missions such as combat, security and recon patrols.  Led platoon during an Australian Led combat operation against rebels in East Timor. 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines were sent to Australia as a show of force, tasked to offload and partially assemble all vehicles needed for battalion Trained in inspection, maintenance, and classroom teaching skills, range operations and live fire operations and weapons training.• Military Police Officer Served as military police officer for 7 months. Performed Patrolmen duties and base security. Guarded highly classified areas including the CINCPAC (Commander in Chief Pacific) and Joint Task Force Accounting. Worked in conjunction with the Central Intelligence Agency on security of CINCPAC and the Commander in Chief, who was also a chair member of the Joint Chiefs.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management

Scaneagle Unmanned Operator, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator

Infantry, 0311

Associate Of Science - As, Business Mgmt.