Elkaina Shaw
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic and experienced UAV Pilot with hundreds of flight hours and over 5,000 structures collected at SkySkopes, excelling in complex flight operations in the safest of ways while providing high quality and quantity. Bilingual and tech-savvy, I effectively collaborated with teams to optimize data collection processes, demonstrating strong decision-making and crew resource management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAV Pilot
SkySkopes
04.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed complex flight operations for data collection.
- Coordinated ground and flight operations to comply with state and federal regulations.
- Over three scopes collecting more than 5,000 distribution assets, and over 1,000 transmission structures flown as well.
- Increased flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight inspections and cross-checks while addressing potential issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities through collaboration with fellow pilots, ground inspectors, and visual observers.
- Obtained safety certifications to operate in hazardous environments including H2S awareness, substation training, and OSHA 10
Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Los Angeles
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Dealt with angry customers
- Basketball Trainer
- Deescalated hostile situations
- Took care of children
- Contributed to a clean and welcoming environment by managing litter and waste disposal in the park area.
- Ensured park safety with regular maintenance checks, promptly addressing any hazards or issues identified.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing excellent customer service and addressing inquiries about park facilities.
- Improved accessibility for all visitors by maintaining clear paths and installing necessary signage throughout the park grounds.
Solar Site Surveyor
Infinity Energy
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Collected imagery of roofing and main service panels in preperation of solar installation all across Los Angeles County
- Improved workflow efficiency through the implementation of effective record-keeping systems for field notes, drawings, and other relevant documents.
Education
No Degree - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06-2027
Skills
- Flight time on all DJI products including enterprise series
- FPV enthusiast
- Over 200 hours of flight time
- Tech savvy
- Decision making and problem solving
- Bilingual
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Multiple 10/10 SCE safety inspections
- GIS and note taking abilities
Certification
- Part 107
- Osha 10
- H2S
- BLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
UAV Pilot
SkySkopes
04.2023 - Current
Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Los Angeles
12.2022 - 11.2024
Solar Site Surveyor
Infinity Energy
06.2021 - 09.2022
No Degree - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Rio Hondo College
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