ABNER FLORES
P R O F I L E
E D U C A T I O N
My present and future objectives are in line with the creation and development of new business
strategies. Accomplished through the utilization of powerful and advanced platforms, and the
development of organizational cultures that result in leaner, stronger, and more profitable firms. My leadership style is one that is based on a hands-on approach that is transformational and authentic.
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C O N T A C T
ENGLISH
SPANISH
CATALAN
L A N G U A G E S
Ph.D. in Philosophy
Organizational Development and Leadership
May 2020-2023
MBA in Aviation
2016 - 2019
Bachelor of Science (BS) Field of Study Business
Administration and Management
2003 – 2005
Bachelor of science (BS) Field of Study Aviation
Management
1985 – 1988
Ashford University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
University of Phoenix
US Army/Honduran Air Force Academy
2504 Langrove Lane SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
University of Nebraska
University Lecturer
Special Topics in Aviation
Professional Flight 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Commercial Pilot Theory
Advanced Aerodynamics
Academic Content Development
Academic Advisor
Lectures on:
MARCH 2020 - PRESENT
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
ABNER FLORES
Saudi National Company Of Aviation, Saudi Arabia
Chief Ground Instructor at Oxford Saudia a CAE Autorized Training Center Ground School Academic Program Manager.
Ground School Content Creation and Development.
Ground School Management.
Ground School Lecturer.
Ground School CFI Trainer/Coach/Mentor.
GACA Regulations Expert.
Personnel Management.
LMS Administrator/Content Developer.
Business Development.
Customer Support.
Aviation SME/Senior Academic Lecturer/Instructor.
JUNE 2019 - MARCH 2020
FlightSafety International, Florida
FAA-Instructor/EASA Program Coordinator
FAA/EASA Subject Matter Expert/Lecturer.
Responsible for the management of long term processes/European Airlines cadet training.
Optimizes strategy and approaches to life cycle management, customer relations, and product/service improvement through collaboration with other departments.
Accountable for all regulatory and compliance documentation. Primary representative of all responsible functional areas with internal and external customers.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Supports Quality System requirements (e.g. ISO 9001, etc) and applicable FARS/EASA that would be required for pilot training activities.
Fosters a commitment to continuous improvement (i.e. defines improvement goals).
Establishes accountability to continuously improve processes and business results, and establishes a mindset for documenting and controlling processes consistent with ISO requirements, promotes safety and housekeeping.
Synchronizes customer requirements/demand.
Identifies and plans for current and future staff needs, training/coaching.
Aligns individual and team/departmental goals to support overall organizational goals.
Motivates and recognizes members on achievements.
Responsible for creating a vision for the organizational unit, articulates the vision, and relentlessly drives the vision to completion. Responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Fosters innovation within functional area.
MAR 2017 - MAY 2019
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
ABNER FLORES
Love My County, Florida
Love My County - A Digital Marketing Agency
Sales and Digital Marketing Director
Responsible for growing the sales pipeline.
Ensures all databases are kept up to date – with focus on pipeline management.
Builds customers relationships to clearly understand their strategy, to meet existing and future requirements.
JAN 2015 - 2019
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology, Teaching Faculty/FAA-EASA ATPL
Manages and Delivers FAA/EASA ATPL Instruction.
Aviation Lecturer.
FEB 2016 - MAR 2017
Aviation GCTS, Florida
Deputy Head of Training
OCT 2013 - FEB 2016
EASA-ATPL Instructor/All 14 subjects.
Aviation Lecturer.
AeroLink, Europe, Barcelona, Spain
Aviation Consultant
SEP 2011 - OCT 2013
EASA-ATPL Trainer English/Spanish - Curriculum Training Development. Aviation Lecturer
ABNER FLORES
ExpoMercat, Barcelona, Spain
Sales Director
MAR 2011 - DEC 2012
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Nashville, TN Business Consultant
Business consulting and training delivery.
MAY 2005 - DEC 2007
US Army,
UH-60 Quality Control Inspector
DEC 1992 - AUG 2001
Oversees and performs inspections for work completed on UH-60 helicopters during all phases of maintenance. Systems include: T700-GE- 701C turbine engines, flight controls, landing gear, hydraulic and main rotor systems.
Technical library manager for the aviation asset at brigade level. Unit Movement Officer.
LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Regional Manager for Latin America and Spain
MAR 2010 - MAR 2011
B2B Sales. Business development across region. Develops partnerships. Strategic Planning.
Budgetting.
Business Management, Business Development.
ABNER FLORES
C O U R S E S
Financial Literacy: Reading
Financial Reports
Excel 2016: Managing and
Analyzing Data
Microsoft Certified
Professional
Ground Instructor
(Advanced) (FAA)
Advanced Instruments (FAA)
ATPL Instructor (EASA)
GACA Advanced and
Instruments Instructor
Instructional Design
Essentials: Adult Learners
How to Set Team and
Employee Goals
Lean Six Sigma Foundations
L A T E S T
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
UH-60 Helicopter
Repairer Supervisory
Course
UH-60 Helicopter
Repairer
Transportation
Principles
Technical Instruction
Systems Inspection and
Repair
Principles of Supervision
Primary Leadership
Development Course
Military Science
Lifesaver's Course
Leadership
Introduction to Project,
Programme and
Portfolio Management
Cockpit Procedure
Training
Aircraft Navigation
Instrument Rating
Hazardous Material
Handling
Financial Literacy:
Reading Financial
Reports
Commercial Pilot
Training
FAA Part 107 Small
Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (Small UAS)
Recurrent- Course
Number ALC-515
Airlift Load Planning
Aviation Maintenance
Management
Aviation Operations
QMS
SMS
Canvas LMS
Aviation Management
Systems
ABNER FLORES
V O L U N T E E R
E X P E R I E N C E
Joni and Friends,
Wheelchair distribution
Economic Empowerment
MAR 2008 – MAR 2010
As director of Perfecto Amor
Ministries working closely with
Joni and Friends NGO, Collecting
and distributing wheelchairs for
needy people in third world
countries.
Development of microfinancing
projects in Latin America.
Sales Management
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Management Consulting
Program Management
Social Networking
Commercial Aviation
Aviation Consulting
Business Analysis
Microsoft Office
Salesforce.com
Content Creation. and
Development
Learning Management
System Administration
SMS
QMS
S K I L L S
Coaching
Leadership Development
Public Speaking
Training & Development
Organizational Leadership
Business Administration
Microsoft Products
Customer Relationship
Management (CRM)
ETA/TALON Systems
Aviation Training
Financial Statements
Technology
Smart Boards/Ben Q
Glass Cockpits
Book editor, and Ebooks
authors collaborator
ABNER FLORES
Dreams Boss movement Co-
founder. An empowering
movement for women
entrepreneurs around the world,
offering relevant and powerful
tools for their professional
development.
JULY 2018 – PRESENT
Dreams Boss