Phoenix Salazar
El Cajon
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in project management, compliance, and training. Proven ability to manage complex schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead teams to achieve high efficiency. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Ordnance Mechanic (WG-8-02)
Department of Defense Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
06.2018 - 05.2025
- Serviced, repaired, and overhauled aircraft fire bottles and nitrogen receivers.
- Ensured compliance with safety policies and procedures, including the use of PPE.
- Volunteered as the Hazardous Waste Disposal Representative, achieving an outstanding rating on yearly inspections.
- Managed hazardous waste handling, disposal, and inventory, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Utilized program software such as E-CAMs, CMPRO, and WMS for various tasks.
- Communicated daily with Deputy Program Manager, QA, Engineers, and Production Controllers to deliver quality products.
- Complied with annual training requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Suicide Awareness, and Sexual Assault Prevention Response.
Compliance Specialist
Green Flash Brewing Company
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed federal and state licenses, permits, and bonds by maintaining detailed spreadsheets to track deadlines, state registrations and license renewals.
- Registered new products to the TTB and ABC for legal sale in all 50 states and internationally.
- Enter new or revised pricing into our system and posted to the required states.
- Created new keg collars with the legally required information for the brewing team.
- Attended weekly sales meeting to relay the progress of state registrations and any other pertinent information to the sales team.
- Attend bi-weekly NPI (New Product Introduction) meetings with the brewing and marketing teams.
- Interacted and built relationships with state officials and/or employees.
Corporate Trainer/Photography Manager/Professional Photographer
Lifetouch National School Studios
06.2003 - 03.2015
- Developed and delivered training programs for 20+ photography programs and camera systems.
- Created training materials and manuals using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Trained classes of up to 35 people in various locations across the nation.
- Composed reports on participant performance and held follow-up meetings with territory managers.
- Developed internal training manuals for territory-specific rules and regulations.
- Organized and facilitated bi-weekly all-hands employee meetings.
- Reviewed and critiqued photos for quality assurance.
- Maintained a weekly schedule for up to 50 photographers.
Education
Certificate - Photography and Digital Imaging
UCSD Extension
San Diego, CA01-2012
Certificate - Pastry Chef
National Culinary School
San Diego, CA01-2009
Certified Corporate Trainer - Photography
Lifetouch NSS
Minneapolis, MN01-2005
F/A-18 Power Plants Mechanic -
Marine Corps
Lemoore NAS, CA01-2000
Skills
- Project Scheduling and Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent Customer Service
- Managerial and Leadership Skills
- High Level of Professionalism
- Extremely Organized and Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Aviation Ordnance Mechanic (WG-8-02)
Department of Defense Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
06.2018 - 05.2025
Compliance Specialist
Green Flash Brewing Company
03.2015 - 05.2018
Corporate Trainer/Photography Manager/Professional Photographer
Lifetouch National School Studios
06.2003 - 03.2015
Certificate - Pastry Chef
National Culinary School
Certified Corporate Trainer - Photography
Lifetouch NSS
Certificate - Photography and Digital Imaging
UCSD Extension
F/A-18 Power Plants Mechanic -
Marine Corps
Activities and Honors
- Green Flash Employee of the Month 2016
- Earned 20 National Photography Awards with Lifetouch NSS (2003-2015)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Meritorious Mast (2nd Award)
- United States Marine Corps Honor Graduate Bootcamp