Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Drone Delivery Canada and the Department of National Defence. Excelled in roles requiring critical thinking, superior interpersonal skills, and a keen ability to conduct briefings and intelligence assessments. Demonstrated exceptional quality assurance controls and teamwork, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Observer
Drone Delivery Canada
Leduc, Alberta
04.2023 - Current
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed prior to operating a drone.
Maintained proficiency in the field to maximize personnel and equipment safety.
Assessed and maintained drone equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Adhered strictly to company policies regarding the use of drones at all times.
Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.
Responded quickly and accurately to changing conditions while monitoring the drone.
Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Intelligence Operator
DND
Edmonton, Alberta, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Petawawa, Ontario
07.2008 - 06.2022
Created useful and timely intelligence products to support training and operations both domestic and while deployed.
Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
Collected information about enemy strengths, movements and activities while on deployments.
While working at NORAD HQ, briefed NORAD/NORTHCOM Commander on emerging threats from nation states of interest.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs and processed all clearances for Canadian members working at NORAD HQ.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Developed and supervised subordinates.
Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
Field Artillery Cannon Crew Member
DND
Shilo, Manitoba
07.1997 - 07.2008
Communicated over wire and radio and identified strategic target locations.
Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
Operated self-propelled howitzers and ammunition trucks safely.
Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of sensitive communication equipment.
Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
Maintained fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
Edmonton, AB
06.1993
Skills
Quality Assurance Controls
Superior interpersonal skills
Research and analysis
Report writing
Data evaluation
Data collection
Military operations
Possessed security clearances (TS, SA, TK, G)
Intelligence assessments
Strong critical thinking capabilities
Conducting briefings
Evaluating security clearances
Assertiveness
Procedure monitoring
Data interpretation
Privacy and legal compliance
Real-time decision making
Communication and coordination
Education
Edmonton, AB
Contact
Morinville, AB T8R 0C8
Accomplishments
NATO-FY, CPSM, GCS-SWA +2, CD, QDJM, and JSAM
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Visual Observer
Drone Delivery Canada
04.2023 - Current
Intelligence Operator
DND
07.2008 - 06.2022
Field Artillery Cannon Crew Member
DND
07.1997 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
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