Flight School Dispatch Manager, Flight School Student, Aviation Professional

Coordinating truckload freight with driver and trucks.Responsible for power unit assigned to fleet.Dispatching drivers on preplanned loads and complete all corresponding paperwork associated with El Paso outbound freight.Providing fueling assignments and route recommendations to company drivers while promoting safety to Sky Transportation drivers.Communicate with drivers via Peoplenet and phone calls.Monitor drivers to ensure on-time delivery to exceed company performance.Provide driver support before, during and after trips including load updates, breakdowns weather, and safety related issues.

Responsible for developing marketing content including podcasts on bOpit Southern New Mexico podcast network, and video for the company's official YouTube channel to promote the services offered from VistaScapes.Operating GoPro Hero 6 cameras to capture both A & B roll video at various project locations and during phase completion.Utilizing audio and video editing software to create finished content that is ready to be published that can be heard and see by the public. Attending promotional events such as festivals, conventions and seminars; disseminating promotional materials that generates awareness and interests for VistaScapes for future business prospects.

Safe operation of various commercial service delivery vehicles including straight truck and combination tractor/trailer s while conducting same-day delivery of freight within southwestern New Mexico.Initiating daily safety checks on vehicles prior to movement such as ensuring adequate fluid levels, mechanical components are operational and tires are properly inflated. Responsible for loading and unloading of freight using forklifts, hydraulic lifting gates, pallet jacks and hand trucks at customer locations.

Operation of a semi tractor and trailer while conducting interstate commerce with a 100 percent delivery rating.Initiating daily pre-trip commercial vehicle safety inspections prior to movement that has resulted in no federal inspection failures or violations.Establisting point of contact with various shipping and receiving customers across the company network and developing excellent rapport on behalf of Knight Transportation.Operating of Zonar on-board electronic logging computer system in accordance with federal hours of service regulations.Operation of company semi tractor/trailer in all weather conditions to and from various cities and states across the United States.

Responded to emergencies with first responders as a liaison between passengers, airline operators, and incident commanders with vital decision making information that resulted in minimal impact to air carrier operations Supervised construction projects and work crews in aircraft movement areas that completed daily critical tasks and reduced wasteful spending without jeopardizing safetyConducted pre-movement safety briefs with construction superintendents which included informing crews of airport environmental hazards, self awareness and directions for minimizing risks that resulted in no major incidents during airfield construction operations

Supported the Store Manager in all facets of retail operationBecame promoted to Assistant Store Manager within three weeks of training and began working independently by performing store opening and closing duties   Maximized sales and effectively assisted the store manager in the occasional supervision of team members and various functions within the retail storeOther responsibilities included: customer service; inventory control; utilizing the point-of-sale register; water analysis; mechanical repairs; unloading trucks; stocking; carrying merchandise to customer’s cars; sweeping; cleaning; and daily bank deposits; compliance with all Company policies and procedures

Responsible for monitoring airfield conditions that included inspecting the aircraft runway and all taxiways, updating airport conditions by issuing Notices-To- Airmen (NOTAM) and performing minor maintenance duties Operated heavy equipment such as deicing trucks, snow plows and sweepers during snow operations. Other heavy equipment duties included utilizing the backhoe tractor, fuel truck and airfield mowing vehicles Inspected airport terminal, facilities and general aviation area for deficiencies and security violations via operations vehicle and foot patrol Surveyed the aircraft movement area for potential wildlife hazards; used non-lethal deterrents such as poppers, horns and water that kept aircraft safe during flight operations Responded to airfield incidents and accidents as an Airport Rescue and Firefighter utilizing Oshkosh Striker, E-One Titan fire fighting apparatuses and initiating Incident Command System (ICS) Monitored all airport operations via Lenel OnGuard video monitoring, access control and alarm systems. Dispatched operations personnel to appropriate locations in order to resolve security related incidents using telephone, radio and text messaging systems Enforcement of FAA, TSA and Port of Bellingham policies and procedures including airside and landside Communicated with Whatcom County Fire Dispatch, air traffic control and airport operations using two-way radio including applicable emergency and aviation phraseology Updated daily digital logs/reports using Info-Airport software, tracking airline inbound flight operations via Flightaware.com and monitoring airline parking status Delivered applicable information to the traveling public pertaining to adverse weather related events, flight delays, airport conditions using text messaging systems that kept users well informed during operating hours

Analyzed terminal area forecasts, meteorological reports and weather charts at departing and arriving airports that ensured flight operations were safe to conduct in accordance with applicable FAA regulationsCalculated aircraft performance capabilities such takeoff/landing weights, fuel burn, weight & balance; crossed checked calculations with pilot-in-command for accuracy in order for the flight to launch safely and legallyComplied flight plans in conjunction with current out-station fuels prices that allowed aircraft to be fueled through expensive airports that saved an average of $10,000 per month in refueling costsCoordinated daily scheduled charter operations with various out-station airlines and fuel companies that resulted in on-time arrivals and departures at an average of 95 percent per monthResearched and reported all applicable Notices-To-Airmen (NOTAMS) to the Pilot in Command that permitted confident decisions to be executed pertaining to safe and efficient operationsTracked all flights through Flight Explorer software and contacted the pilot-in-command via AIRINC phone patch during flights in progress with critical information when needed

Initially enlisted as a 19D Cavalry Scout and was assigned to 1st Squadron/1st Cav in Buedingen, Germany as a M1 Bradley Fighting Vehicle GunnerPromoted to company Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Sergeant; supervised various unit related maintenance projects such as Preventative Maintenance & Corrective Services (PMCS) for 105 enlisted personnel and officers that resulted in achieving a 96 percent unit readiness grade during division inspectionsPromoted to the rank of Sergeant E-5 and became the gunner for the troop Executive Officer and Platoon Leader tracks that included directly supervising four enlisted soldiers with duties such as soldier performance evaluations, coaching and corrective actionsReassigned to Fort Knox, Kentucky and certified as an Army small arms instructor that included training initial entry soldiersCoordinated daily training missions with instructors for initial entry trainees, tracked daily status reports that ensured accurate accountabilityPresented training curriculum to over 60 initial entry soldiers in a group setting at any given time; provided coaching and feedback as needed that resulted in successfully completing the phased training goalsAssisted in developing approximately 2,100 initial entry soldier's proficiency towards the required phased training as a prerequisite for graduation of Army Basic Training.