Marketing Engineer
Resume:
JESSICA ANN ORQUINA
San Francisco, CA *****
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in marketing, communications, or public relations in the Washington DC Metro area.
SUMMARY
Marketing / PR
Drives Sun's consumer facing Java Brand Marketing programs, including java.com and the Engage with Java
initiative
Responsible for creating and driving communications strategies for the Brand Program Team's projects and initiatives
Collaborated on designing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting a virtual world strategy for Sun's Brand
Programs Team
Created and drove an internal communications plan that increased employee awareness of Eco Responsibility and
CSR at Sun
Coordinated lobbying event for the Allied Pilots Association during which 300 American Airlines (AA) employees
representing APA, two other unions on property, and AA management visited Capital Hill to present a unified front on
pension legislation
Leadership / Decision Making
Made prompt decisions in fast-paced environments during my 13 year career as a commercial and military pilot
Managed the Westover ARB Unit Command Center, increasing the efficiency of communication up the chain of
command and to alert crews awaiting launch. Improving the staff morale by creating flexible scheduling during 6
month tenure
Responsible for up to 267 passengers and 13 crew members as a pilot for American Airlines
Led Air Force Reserves missions with up to 25 crew members while transporting high priority cargo
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, emphasis in Marketing & Leadership
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA, graduated Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
Sun Microsystems Inc., Santa Clara, CA May 2007 – Present
Marketing Manager, Brand Programs Team
Responsible for strategy and implementation of Sun's consumer facing Java Brand Marketing marketing programs,
including java.com
Developing training and communications programs to increase awareness and adoption of Alice.org, Greenfoot, and
BlueJ teaching tools
Collaborating with teams from Carnegie Mellon University to promote Alice.org to teachers and educational
institutions worldwide
Coordinating with University of Kent and Deakin University to increase the use of Greenfoot and BlueJ by students
around the world
Responsible for communications strategy around Sun's brand programs, such as Eco Responsibility, CSR, and TED
prize sponsorships
Collaborated on project management and design of version 2.0 of OpenEco.org, Sun's free and open source carbon
accounting tool
Worked with team members and the OpenEco Community to coordinate a communications strategy for the launch of
OpenEco.org 2.0
MBA Intern, Brand Programs Team
Collaborated on Sun's Second Life project, helping to create and enhance one of the top ten corporate sites in this
virtual environment
Worked to continually increase the company's presence and participation in the Second Life community and
marketplace
Helped increase Sun employee participation in Second Life and demonstrated the new opportunities for
communication in virtual worlds
Created and successfully implemented internal communications strategy for Sun’s Eco Responsibility initiatives
Organized monthly “brown bag” internal educational sessions to teach employees more about Eco Responsibility
Redesigned internal Eco Responsibility website to create a one-stop portal for employees interested in green issues at
Sun
Evaluated potential Eco or CSR events, online, and print sponsorship opportunities around for Sun’s Eco Team
Tracked over a two dozen speaking engagements and events for Sun’s VP Eco Responsibility and his team
Allied Pilots Association, Fort Worth, TX 2000 – 2006
National Communications Committee
Appointed to serve on the National Communications Committee of Allied Pilots Association by the association board
of directors (APA is the union that represents the 13,000 pilots of American Airlines)
Collaborated with other committee members, the board of directors, and national officers on communications / public
relations strategy
Responsible for public relations on a day to day basis and during crisis situations
Wrote press releases, provided interviews for the press, and lobbied members of Congress and other government
officials
Wrote and edited articles for the magazines, newsletters, and informational updates the association distributed to it’s
membership
Appointed as PR Representative for APA in Boston Massachusetts following the 9/11 attacks
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force Reserves Served Honorably, 1995 – 2005
Reserve Officer / Pilot (Attained the rank of Captain / O3)
Activated after 9/11/2001 in support of the War on Terror
First Pilot on C-5 Galaxy aircraft (one of the largest airplanes in the world weighing over 800,000 pounds at take-off
during wartime)
Responsible for delivering vehicles, equipment, supplies, and troops to worldwide destinations
Flew numerous missions into hostile fire zones during the War on Terror
USAF Pilot Training Distinguished Graduate and AETC Commander’s Trophy Recipient
Officer Training School Distinguished Graduate
Honed decision-making skills during 10 years of service as an Air Force Reserve officer
Current status: Inactive Ready Reserve Officer / Current rank: Captain (O3)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Airlines, Fort Worth, TX 1998 – 2006
Pilot
Piloted MD-80, B-767, B-757, and B-737 aircraft as a First Officer, and B-727 aircraft as a Second Officer
Responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely operation of flights in the USA, Canada, Europe, Caribbean, and Latin
America
Fitchburg Colonial Aviation, Fitchburg, MA 1993 – 1996
Pilot and Flight Instructor
Flew instructional and charter flights in small airplanes throughout New England.
FAA CERTIFICATES
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Airplane Multiengine Land
B-757, B-767, BE-400, DC-9 (SIC privileges only), MU-300
Commercial Privileges Airplane Single Engine Land
FAA Flight Engineer Certificate
Turbojet Powered
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