Objective
Obtain employment in the aviation industry to apply versatile aeronautical skill developed through experience with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University intense academic course load
Working knowledge of operations and procedures as listed in FAAO JO 7110.65, 7110.10 and 7930.2
Private Pilot License (PPL) –Experience in instrument training and multi-engine training
FAA Certified Pilot Weather Briefer
Women in Aviation
Second Class Medical Certificate
Active Public Trust Security Clearance
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Education
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY 2009
Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management and Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program
Professional Experience
LOCKHEED MARTIN/LEIDOS, ASHBURN, VA Oct.2015 – PRESENT
FLIGHT SERVICE SPECIALIST/DESIGNATED LEAD SUPERVISOR
Application of knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS) and the Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations in communicating with internal and external personnel to assist General Aviation Pilots, Government Customers, and Commercial Pilots
Understand NAS programs development life-cycle as applied to the Acquisition Management System (AMS), including ATC automation, communications, navigation, surveillance and NextGen weather systems; working level knowledge of requirements management, quality assurance and traceability as applied to legacy system requirements and future capability development
Ensure continuity of services during emergencies and equipment failures while ensuring specialists are performing within guidelines off FAA Directives and Procedures
Maintain awareness of employees and program concerns while ensuring a positive work environment
Assist with internal operations including pre-duty shift briefings, shift schedules and training, managing specialists work assignments, and communicate with internal and external customers and organizations
Conduct reviews of NextGen program system engineering products, e.g., Requirements Documents (PRDs), Concept of Operations (ConOps) and functional decomposition to provide SME feedback
Customize and file comprehensive flight plans to fit the needs of each individual pilot while maintaining 100% accuracy
Communicate directly with pilots via phone and/or radio communication as a liaison between ATC (Air Traffic Control) providing verbatim Air Traffic Control instruction in compliance with the FAAO 7110.65
Conduct pilot weather briefings while providing and interpreting meteorological information including but not limited to current and forecast conditions which may adversely affect flight along a planned route, such as AIRMETS, SIGMETS, CWA (Center Weather Advisories) as well as icing, turbulence, mountain obscuration, thunderstorm activity and possible IFR (instrument Flight Rules) conditions pertinent for safe and efficient flight
Guide airport management, personnel, and operations to properly format, coordinate, and disseminate Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) while ensuring NOTAMS are in accordance with approved ICAO abbreviations and FAAO 7930.2 regulations
Provide in-depth analysis of aeronautical information based upon aeronautical charts, preferred routing in regard to significant weather, severe weather charts, and NOTAM advisories which encompass restricted airspace that may affect route of flight including Presidential Movement, and military operations
Prioritize, initiate, and conduct search and rescue operations and assistance aircraft in inflight emergencies while effectively manage multiple aircraft simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
RAYTHEON CO., OKLAHOMA CITY,OK Jan. 2015 – Oct. 2015
REMOTE PILOT OPERATOR
Operated a combination of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)/keyboard/Voice Communication System (VCS) to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises in simulated air traffic environments
Provided simulated communications and coordination with adjacent ATC sectors
Ensured correct data entry commands in high volume simulated scenarios
Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance, Instructions System Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Instructors applying working knowledge of the FAAO JO 7110.65
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2014
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER CAB TRAINEE, FAA ACADEMY
Learned the fundamentals of air traffic control in the FAA air traffic control basics course, including control of traffic on the ground, from the ground to departure, and from just prior to arrival to the ground
Learned issuing the initial clearances, confirming, or modifying filed flight plans, traffic management on airport surface areas and providing takeoff and landing clearances
Local and Ground control operations and procedures in accordance with FAAO JO 7110.65
Flight data operations, aviation weather, terminal automation systems, METARS/TAFS/NOTAMS
BRAND AMBASSADORS/HIVE MARKETING, DAYTONA BEACH, FL Jan. 2006 – Oct. 2014
PROMOTIONAL SPECIALIST
Orchestrated strategic marketing functions for public relations while managing individual activities and tasks to meet deadlines
Create and maintain application software including design and structure that directly support the organizational system and operation team
Integrated positioning for new product launches while continuing to monitor, analyze, and resolve workflow and system errors while providing feedback in a timely manner
Worked with many diverse personalities while continuing to maintain customer satisfaction and increase revenue in record time
Vast knowledge of managing, operating shifts, and working with others
Impeccable communication skills, maintained excellent rapport with clientele
Phenomenal at multitasking in high volume situations
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, DAYTONA BEACH, FL Aug. 2008- Dec. 2009
REMOTE PILOT AND SYSTEMS OPERATOR
Provide hands on Air Traffic Control Assistant to three separate labs which emulate the En Route, terminal radar, and control tower domains
Receive voice commands and input proper entries to simulate pilot actions using ERAM (En Route Modernization), DSD (Display Systems Replacement), STARS Terminal radar, and Non-Radar capability
Code and process lateral, vertical, and longitudinal separation of aircraft for all phases of flight
Utilize flight data functions such as interphone or radio telephone, process data/strip marking, coordinating necessary procedures between adjacent facilities, revise and amend errors in flight plan using system management tools