JUSTIN K. SHARPE
**** ****** ****** – Fort Myers, FL – 33908 – 239-***-**** – adj1yr@r.postjobfree.com
FAA 107 REMOTE PILOT, CONSTRUCTION, CAD DRAFTING AND
INSTALLATION PROFESSIONAL
UAS PILOT ~ CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ~ ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Results-focused and highly versatile professional with a 107 remote pilot certificate, 440+hrs logged flying, and a track record of success managing client relations to ensure high customer satisfaction, completing projects with complex deliverables and liaising effectively with clients to meet common goals.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Birds Eye Aerial Drones· Santee, CA Jun 2020-Dec 2020
Air Boss
Planned and coordinated daily flights for 5-10 teams. Supported all of the teams managed in the field to help them accomplish their daily flight missions.
Sharper Shape · San Diego, CA Jan 2020-Mar 2020
PILOT
Navigated in teams, through very dynamic and remote environments using GIS. Drones were used to capture high quality images of distribution power poles for SDGE. An Inspire 2, was the tool used in accumulating 50+hrs of distribution work.
SMG DRONES · West Palm, FL Sep 2019-Oct 2019
PILOT
Navigated South Florida capturing images with drones of distribution lines in urban areas for FPL. Use an DJI M210 with an XT thermal camera and an X5S with a 45 mm lens to capture the high-resolution images.
C2 GROUP · Central & Northern, CA Jan 2019-Aug 2019
PILOT
Navigated in teams, through very dynamic and remote environments using GIS. Drones were used to capture high quality images of transmission power poles and lattice towers for PG&E. An M210, Inspire 2, and M600 were the tools used in accumulating 150hrs of transmission work.
JUST IN DRONE VIEW· Fort Myers, FL Jul 2017- Present
PILOT/ AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
Use UAS to capture video and photos to use in restaurant and resort marketing, aerial surveying, aerial inspections,
precision agriculture, special events, conservation and surveillance, 3D modeling, and other aerial services
● Manage on-site customer relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
FLASH RETAIL CONSTRUCTION · Fort Myers, FL Aug 2015-Jul 2017
PROJECT MANAGER
Direct and execute installation projects for all electronics during the remodeling of a restaurant.
● Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other trades to ensure deadlines are met and supplies are available to complete the concurrent projects on time and in line with specifications; deliver recommendations for solutions to technical challenges and process improvements.
JUSTAINABLE · Fort Myers, FL Feb 2010-2015
SELF-EMPLOYED CONSTRUCTION OPERATOR
Owner and operator of light construction company deliver construction services to a diverse customer base including commercial and residential business.
● Construction Management & Client Relations: Developed the business model and the marketing plan that resulted in building and maintaining a loyal customer base of commercial and residential clients; planned and executed multiple projects with complex deliverables on time and within budget.
FOOD ZOO · Fort Myers, FL Feb 2014-Apr 2015
COOK
Prepared and served meals to customers and delivered high standards of customer service and professionalism. Multi
Tasked and managed a high workload effectively.
● Customer Service: Communicated and managed customer relations with effectiveness; prepared breakfast and lunch for the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox during spring training.
RKS CONSULTING ENGINEERS · Fort Myers, FL Jul 2013-Jan 2014
DRAFTER
Liaised with cross-disciplinary teams to identify marketing and business development opportunities for AutoCAD designs to be used as building information models for preconstruction and construction activities. Managed client relationships to ensure high quality standards were met in all construction projects.
● Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborated with lead project managers to drive competitive business growth for
AutoCAD designs
● Client Relations: Met with customers to design and create electrical drawings that met specifications for use in construction projects; integrated clients’ feedback and ensured high customer satisfaction and retention for the company.
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FORT MYERS FIRE DEPARTMENT · Fort Myers, FL Aug 2007-Dec 2009
FIREFIGHTER
As a certified firefighter and emergency medical technician, applied skills to respond to emergency calls for the City of
Fort Myers that helped save lives, extinguished fires, stabilized incidents and conserved city property.
● Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked closely with other firefighters to contribute to successful rescue operations including wildfire management, hazardous material disposal and environmental mitigation; utilized emergency medical technician qualifications and practical skills to administer medical care to injured individuals on the scene.
FLASH RETAIL CONSTRUCTION · Dublin, OH Sep 2003-Jul 2007
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Directed construction teams to complete the building and completion of retail projects for commercial industry clients.
● Construction Management: Managed construction teams and coordinated concurrent projects effectively to meet client specification, project timelines and budget.
● Knowledge Development & Experience: Liaised with commercial industry clients and construction workers and gained in-depth knowledge in building, architectural and design concepts for application to temporary and permanent structures.
SPURBECK CONSTRUCTION · Hebron, OH Nov 2001-Sep 2003
CRAFTSMAN
Delivered contractor services for residential and commercial properties.
● Construction Services: Planned and executed various contractor tasks, including demolition, deconstruction, and maintenance of residential and commercial properties; assisted with redesign/redevelopment of rehabilitated properties.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE, Fort Myers, Florida (2015)
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE, SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
EDISON STATE COLLEGE, Fort Myers, Florida (2013)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE, GENERAL STUDIES
FAA PART 107 CERTIFIED
UNMANNED VEHICLE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE (JULY 2017)
FIREFIGHTER AND EMT CERTIFICATION, LAKE TECH FIRE ACADEMY, TAVARES, FL (JAN 2006)
FIRE SERVICE HYDRAULICS AND APPARATUS OPERATIONS, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, FORT MYERS, FL (OCT 2008)