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Niki Britton

Niki Britton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Western Pacific Regional Manager - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

  • Education

    • San Jose State University

      2012 - 2013
      Master's degree Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

      Activities and Societies: Frosh Orientation and Transition Thesis Topic: Facilitating the Reintegration of OEF/OIF/OND Veterans to Civilian Life.

    • San Jose State University

      2008 - 2011
      BS Business Marketing Minor in History

      Activities and Societies: Freshman Orientation Leader & Team Leader

  • Experience

    • San Jose State University

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
      Orientation Leader

      - Assisted incoming Freshman at San Jose State University with class registration and university introduction

    • San Jose State University

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Peer Advisor

      - Support lead academic advisers with their student cases - Responsible for communication and student management - Focus on high unit seniors, undeclared students, and students on academic probation- Personally advised students on academic probation

    • The National Hispanic University

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
      Admissions Specialist

      - Evaluate student documents for admission - Evaluate transcripts via university articulation for transfer of credit- Perform pre-transfer of credit evaluations for prospective students

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
      Administrative Intern

      - Prepared Veterans Affairs polytrauma department for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)- Ensured all memorandums, policies and other examples of conformance for CARF were up to date and archived.- Lead effort to capture education efforts throughout the System of Care that was ultimately cited as a “best practice”

    • Armed Forces Services Corporation (AFSC)

      Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
      US Army Reserve Recovery Care Coordinator

      - Managed caseload of 20+ active duty, reserve, and retired service members- Assisted service members returning from deployment with civilian reintegration- Helped service members with Veterans Affairs medical benefits- Connected service members and their families with educational, mental health, and other community resources

    • The 111th Photography

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
      Aviation and Business operations manager

      - Develop marketing strategies to broaden customer reach- Manage day-to-day tasks of employees and interns- Coordinate photo missions with professional contractors worldwide- Design, create, and update marketing materials: website, videos, imagery- Grow and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and photography professionals - Aviation Management: plan, pilot, and photograph weekly photo missions- Design, test, and implement advanced mapping systems for GA aircraft- Rebrand webpage and logo with new mapping emphasis - Perform all image post-production and graphic design Show less

    • AOPA

      Nov 2021 - now

      - Responsible for creating a high volume of written and visual aviation content used across all of AOPA’s media/marketing channels: National magazine, Social Media, Marketing, Weekly Newsletters- I currently manage the maintenance and restoration of AOPA’s 2025 Sweepstakes Cessna 182

      • Western Pacific Regional Manager

        Feb 2025 - now

      • Aviation Journalist | Content Producer

        Nov 2021 - Feb 2025

    • San Jose State University

      Jan 2024 - now
      Academic Advisor - Aviation

      Provide academic and career counseling services to current and potential San Jose State aviation students.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PART 107 - UAV PILOT

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jan 2021

    • Private Aircraft Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Oct 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      Aerial Photographer of the Year Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2021 This award is presented by the Professional Aerial Photographers Association International (PAPA) and is the most prestigious honor that can be earned by a member of the association. The winner is chosen from a world-wide membership and is based on excellence in aerial photography, significant contributions to the art and by being in the public eye for their work.
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      People’s Choice Award- Best Commercial Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2020 Title: Bang Bang Niner GangPAPA Int’l members’ favorite aerial photograph in the Commercial category.
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      Best in Category - Commercial Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2019 Title: City RaysHighest ranted image in the Commercial Category
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      Judges Choice Award Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2019 Title: City Rays
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      People Choice Award - Commercial Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2019 Title: City Rays
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      Judge's Choice Award Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2018 Title: City By The Bay
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      People’s Choice Award - Best Artistic Image Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2018 Title: Sunset CandlePAPA Int’l members’ favorite aerial photograph in the Artistic category.
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      People’s Choice Award- Best Construction Progress Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2018 Title: Curvaceous ConstructionPAPA Int’l members’ favorite aerial photograph in the Construction Progress category.
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      Master Aerial Photographer Award Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2016
    • Awarded to Niki Britton
      PAPA International Image Competition: Artistic/Scenic Category Winner Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Mar 2016 Title: When The Lights Go Down In The CityCategory: Described as images that show a broader view, a landscape or cityscape, good stock shots, panoramic views. Fine Art photography; pictorial, stunning, original images. Images that push the envelope.