Experience

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  Chesapeake skating school

  Oct 1997 - May 2000

  Group figure skating instructor

  Employment during the winter season only• Instruct classes of 10 to 25 students ranging in ages from 3 years to adult• Train students in the maneuvers outlined by the USFSA’s Basic Skills program

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  Self employed

  Nov 1999 - May 2003

  Private figure skating instructor

  • Provide instruction to students on Moves in the Field and Advanced Freestyle• Edit music and choreograph programs for students

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  Nasa goddard space flight center

  Jan 2003 - May 2003

  Internship

  Cassini-Huygens Mission, Saturn• Edit navigational instructions sent to the Cassini spacecraft to assist the satellite in maintaining its orientation while rotating to observe various targets• Assemble a bank of academic research reports on Saturn and its moons for the mission scientists

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  University of north dakota

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2009

  Research assistant

  • Draft a Plan of Action and accompanying documents for approval by the University Institutional Review Board and complete required education in human subjects research ethics• Develop test procedures, test cards, informed consent forms, and other documents used by helicopter pilots and researchers during tests of TAWS and Enhanced Vision Systems• Assist in the selection of test sites and evaluate flight path and LZs prior to arrival of PIs• Facilitate and lead test sessions with human subjects from initial informed consent through debrief• Maintain test files, complete data entry and analysis, and assist with drafting interim and final reports Show less

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  Aerosim technologies

  Apr 2008 - Feb 2012

  Aviation courseware developer

  • Create interactive courseware lessons on large body advanced aircraft systems, including Boeing and Airbus aircraft, for airline pilot training programs• Develop a training handbook for new-hire developers covering software and procedures

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  Assessment compliance group inc

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2016

  Advisor, international operations

  • Assist with daily business operations including evaluating and responding to inquiries about customer accounts, processing payables, and executing special projects• Develop and manage company invoicing and business intelligence tools and procedures• Manage vendors producing company collateral including design, production, and delivery• Develop and reissue International Operations and Procedures Manuals• Assemble Letter of Authorization applications in compliance with FAA requirements• Manage the International Operations Recurrent Training service including development of training tools, content, and scheduling of courses• Provide tier 1 technical customer support on the use of Safety Management System (SMS) software Show less

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  Nimbl

  Jun 2016 - now

  • Manage business operations including accounting, marketing, vendors, administrative, and special projects and provide guidance to coworkers when faced with operational challenges and customer issues• Manage full MEL product life cycle (development, production, delivery, and growth and innovation)• Develop MEL technical documents and ensure continuing compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements• Collaborate with other product managers to develop user experience and marketing improvements based on customer feedback and industry changes (FAA, ICAO, EASA, etc.)• Receive Aviation Authority (e.g., FAA FSDO) feedback on projects and respond/revise as needed• Direct the development and implementation of marketing strategy and ensure alignment with sales• Facilitate and lead workshops and brainstorming sessions to determine areas for business growth, innovation, and continuous improvement of SMS Software and operations manuals products Show less

  • VP Innovation and Engagement

    Aug 2024 - now

  • VP, Innovation and Engagement

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Advisor, Business Strategy and Senior Advisor, MELs

    Jun 2016 - Oct 2020