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Ronald Lee

Ronald Lee

Bonita,CA

Summary

Extremely experienced demonstration skydiver and skydiving entertainment company owner with a perfect safety record. More than 500 demonstration jumps performed since 1986. In 1988, boldly recruited former members of the US Navy Leap Frogs to the team. Passionate and accomplished business leader with track record of success in business development, aviation safety & coordination, aviation operations, skydiving operations and performances, demonstration jump technology development, showmanship, parachuting special effects, event planning and team building. Possesses entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of skydiving and other aviation entertainment market trends, skydiving show safety and keen eye for innovation and show performance improvement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Owner

Skydiving Innovations
02.1986 - Current
  • Formed company in 1986 to develop, market and perform safe and meaningful skydiving exhibitions and other aviation entertainment.
  • Grown company from all-civilian performer team to majority NSW/former Leap Frog-staffed team.
  • Manage day-to-day operations including marketing, sales, safety program, technology use & development, show development, FAA authorizations, team recruitment and partnerships.
  • Develop and contemporize safety and operations programs for all skydiving demonstrations. Covers all aspects of professional demonstration skydiving including day and night performances, CRW, costumes, jumper rigging, tethered flags and banners, suspended-weight (large and giant) flags, flag deployment system development/rigging and construction, streamer and pennant manufacturing, jumper cameras, live-video transmission systems, show video post-production, use of smoke/pyrotechnics/flares, specialized L.E.D. jumper and canopy lighting, water jumps, themed performances, aircraft and pilot selection, drop zone safety team recruitment/ training/education, show script development and announcements.
  • Maintain compliance with all FAA Rules and Regulations, and all US Parachute Association Basic Safety Requirements.
  • Performer on more than 500 demonstration jumps. Serve as Performer now.
  • Collaborate with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
  • Develop partnership and exclusive agreements with clients and venues.
  • Oversee financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
  • Hold record for largest demonstration jump in any US city in history: 100 skydivers over San Francisco at the same time for a T-Mobile product introduction.
  • Company serves as exclusive provider of commercial skydiving entertainment services for USS Midway Museum aircraft carrier. More than 80 skydiving demonstrations performed at USS Midway to date.
  • Company serves as exclusive provider of commercial skydiving entertainment services for Hotel del Coronado. More than 30 skydiving demonstrations performed at Hotel del Coronado to date.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Co-Owner

Applied Response Sytems
06.1990 - Current
  • Developed at-the-time cutting edge voice messaging applications for marketing and sales applications.
  • Partnered with then Pac Tel Cellular to provide cell phone access to commercial and personal services via Pac Tel network.
  • Morphed company to capitalize on growing opportunities with wired and wireless internet access and Executive Suite telecommunications.
  • Acquired contracts for provision of WiFi for RV parks and marinas, provision of telecom services for Executive Suite operations, and pioneered development of live-stream video transmission for skydiving demonstrations.
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic company development and growth strategies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify new revenue streams and diversify product offerings accordingly.

Skills

  • Skydiving, Aviation and Air Show Operations
  • Custom equipment development for skydiving demonstrations
  • Business operations
  • Safety Training Programs
  • Complex Program Management
  • Budget development

Accomplishments

  • Planned and executed more than 500 professional demonstration jumps in 38 years.
  • Planned and executed the largest demonstration jump in any US metropolitan city: 100 skydivers over San Francisco at the same time.
  • Planned and executed the largest tandem skydiving event in US History: 50 tandem demonstration jumps in Las Vegas next to McCarran Airport.
  • Planned and executed MTV Real World/Road Rules VIP Tandem skydiving demonstration - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Affiliations

  • US Parachute Association
  • San Diego Airport Advisory Committee - Skydiving and UAS SME

Certification

  • US Parachute Association Safety & Training Advisor - Demonstration Jumps
  • US Parachute Association Professional Demonstration Skydiver Rating
  • US Parachute Association D-License holder
  • FAA Remote Pilot Certificate

Additional Information

I have co-owned and operated Skydiving Innovations since 1986. The company has performed more than 500 demonstration jumps in its 38-year history and remains incident/accident-free. Since 1988 the company has recruited former and retired members of the NSW community, (specifically Leap Frogs) as performers and consultants for its myriad special event operations. The company includes three members who serve as Safety & Training Advisors, and all aspects of civilian and military skydiving are represented by our team members.

Timeline

Co-Owner

Applied Response Sytems
06.1990 - Current

Co-Owner

Skydiving Innovations
02.1986 - Current

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