Rhys Abel

Experience

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  Stinson Aerial Services Inc.

  Nov 2018 - now

  - Conducted B2B/B2G sales operations, opened/closed deals with research, forestry, engineering, defense, provincial / federal government agencies, post-secondary institutions, etc.- Developed and researched in non-dilutive fundraising activities and business partnership agreements.- Developed investor strategies for series A funding. - Core team member of upper management in policy and future company decision making strategies- Created detailed documentation outlining processes, policies, procedures, roles, and responsibilities for multiple roles and functions related to drone operations.- Led successful drone projects with thorough planning and execution strategies.- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and automating manual tasks.- Mentored team members in best practices for systems management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.- Proactively identified bottlenecks that impeded smooth workflow execution; implemented corrective action plans.- Developed and implemented business growth plans and strategies Show less - 1500+ Flight Hours utilizing RPAS in complex scenarios - 150+ Nights of Nighttime BVLOS Flight - Certified Transport Canada Advanced Pilot (Skilled in performing safe RPAS operations in complex terrain environments (Nighttime Operations, high canopy, steep slopes, no cell service/internet coverage, valley flights, long-range corridor, etc.) )- Design business processes & systems that support the continued growth of operations. - Designing new RPAS processes and systems for applications - GIS Mapping (QGIS), LiDAR point cloud classification and rasterization, software programming (Python, C++)- Safety and risk system analyzing - Canada wide - BVLOS SFOC Development and approval - Initiated strategic planning to increase ROIs (return on investment) Show less - Generated business plan + market research reports on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Analyzed competitors, target markets, financial statements, budgeting, consulting, demographics while optimizing business efficiencies. Ran and controlled company all social media platforms growing engagement by 450% in 3 months.- Conducted B2B sales operations, opened/closed deals with research, forestry industry, local municipalities, and post-secondary institutions- Formulated ideas and strategies to enter the RPAS market involving talking to industry experts, collaborating with the BCIT engineering department, government - Advanced RPAS Pilot, GIS processing, video recording, and editing Show less

  • Business & Systems Development Manager

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Advanced RPAS Pilot & Flight Reviewer

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Business Development

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2021