JOHN E. JONES

PART *** DRONE PILOT,

DRONE INSTRUCTOR,

ROBOTICS COACH

Contact

**** *** ****** **** **********, PA 15241

267-***-****

ad36j6@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

FAA Part 107-licensed Commercial Drone Pilot, Drone Instructor and Robotics Coach in Pittsburgh, PA with a decade of commercial and hobbyist drone experience and an active YouTube channel portfolio of my drone work.

EXPERTISE:

- Drone flights, recording, classroom and field instruction and coaching of students in Robotics

- Golf course mapping and development

- Professional wedding videos, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh landmarks and neighborhoods, Landscapes

- Racing drones (FPV racing) via "Philly Quad Squad"

DRONE MODELS:

- DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

- DJI Mavic AIR 2S

- DJI Phantom 2

- DJI Phantom FC40

Certification

Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot

(# 4790042)

Drone Video Portfolio

youtube.com/user/Thorpe169

Experience

Drone Pilot, Drone Instructor & Robotics Coach, M-Powerhouse (Aug. 2023 — Present)

- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot, ensuring safe and compliant drone operations

- Instructor, guiding aspiring drone pilots towards FAA certification through hands-on instruction

- Robotics Coach, fostering a passion for STEM in young minds through teaching robotics fundamentals

- Integrating drones into various sectors to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

- Contributing to the world of technology, aviation and education

Drone Pilot, YouTube Drone Channel (2013 – Present)

youtube.com/user/Thorpe169

- Utilize DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, DJI Phantom 2, and DJI Phantom FC40 and other drones for aerial photography and videography

- Create engaging and informative content for YouTube channel

Drone Pilot / Visual Observer (V.O.), Lowe’s (Oct.-Dec. 2023)

- Operated drones to track inventory in a retail store, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records

- Utilized drone technology to efficiently scan and identify products on shelves, improving inventory management processes

- Submitted detailed findings and reports based on drone scans, providing valuable insights for inventory control and restocking decisions

PIC / Drone Pilot, FlyRoute (Aug.-Nov 2023)

-Record high school varsity football practices and games

via DJI Mavic AIR 2S drone

-Submit drone recordings to coach personnel for review

NOC Operator, Crown Castle (5/18 – 8/20)

- Managed inbound calls from contractors for access to cellphone towers and compound

- Communicated with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to inform when placing and removing NOTAM alerts when lighting issues were discovered and resolved

- Monitored and assisted in tower-lighting inspections

- Made visitors aware of migratory bird issues and affected elevations

- Documented comprehensive issues with tower and forwarded for safety of tower and contractors

Debt Collector, Law Offices of Frederic I. Weinberg & Associates, P.C. (5/14 – 4/18)

- Represented clients by working with customers to come to repayment agreements at all stages of the suit process

- Offered payment arrangements to pre-suit customers prior to attorney review

- Negotiated with 3rd party attorneys or debt management companies to secure clients’ interest

- Managed all post-sued accounts

- Attempted to contact customers to make payment agreements, then forwarded judgments by agreement for customer to sign and return for filing with courts prior to trial date

- Contacted post-judgment customers to arrange payment agreement prior to writ of execution filing against customers’ bank accounts

Director of Compliance, Law Office of Thomas G. Landis (1/09 – 4/11)

- Updated collectors with laws governing collection of 3rd party debt from consumers

- Updated company policies for legal compliance

- Successfully managed team of 14 collectors to ensure company goals were met

- Mentored and trained collectors to establish effective communication with customers, build positive relationships, manage collection efforts, and maintain compliance with fair debt practices and regulatory guidelines to avoid bad debt exposure

Education

Philadelphia County Community College, Philadelphia, PA

Major: Real Estate Management

Key Skills

1.Flight proficiency

2.Technical skills

3.Safety awareness

4.Communication skills

5.Creativity

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