Kody Smart

Experience

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  Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2010

  Surveillance Manager

  Served as a shift lead and department manager during the implementation of table games as legislation was changed within the state. Certified and trained as a Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and carnival games dealer. Critically analyzed live play to evaluate the legitimacy of winnings, closely scrutinized dealer payouts to patrons, and worked alongside law enforcement to investigate nefarious play.

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  US Army

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2014

  UAS Operator - RQ-7B

  Served as a Mission Coordinator, Aircraft Commander, and Unit Trainer. Facilitated the training of all operators in the platoon at the first line level and identified weaknesses within the platoon for the Standardization Operator. Completed one tour OCONUS on the system and trained on the V2.

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  160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)

  May 2014 - Jan 2019

  Serving as a Mission Coordinator, Aircraft Commander, and Instructor Operator in the first Special Operations UAS company in the the Army. Completed four tours overseas, tirelessly worked to establish Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the implementation and execution of unmanned, armed ISR within the Special Operations Forces battlefield.

  • UAS Instructor Operator

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

  • UAS Pilot in Command - MQ-1C

    May 2014 - Feb 2018
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  Emerging Technology Institute (ETI)

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Lead UAS Instructor

  As the Lead UAS Instructor and Airspace Liaison, I was responsible for the development and instruction of comprehensive and custom tailored UAS and aviation curriculum, airspace coordination, and appropriate aviation regulation compliance. Collaborated on establishing a SOCOM sponsored Certificate of Authorization (COA) to facilitate the training of sUAS (Small Unmanned Aerial Systems) up to 3,000’ MSL (2,700’ AGL) with a 2NM radius centered over the training facility. Maintained a 100% pass rate for all students on their Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate tests. Show less

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  Amazon

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2021

  Flight Operator
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  Smart Reptile Creations LLC

  Dec 2020 - now

  Business Owner
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  Zeigler Automotive Group

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Client Advisor
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  Smart Addtive Manufacturing LLC

  May 2023 - now

  Business Owner

  Supplying tradesman and hobbyists alike with storage solutions and accessories for power tools and machining equipment.