Resume

SUMMARY
Commercial drone pilot, project manager, and former professional coach/analysis director with experience in strategic operations,
team development, and culture building. Experienced commercial drone operator across industries. Over two decades working in
professional and collegiate sports with excellent leadership, communications, and client relations. Passionate about using
innovative aerial technology and equipment to enhance business outcomes.

WORK EXPERIENCE
RUCK DRONES, SAN DIEGO, CA (Apr. 2023 - present)
Co-Founder & Chief Drone Pilot
·Lead drone missions by utilizing advanced drones and software to capture high-resolution data and imagery for
commercial businesses, focusing on aerial turf analytics
·Manage all project aspects, including mission planning, project delivery and business development
·FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot and certified thermographer (Institute of Thermography)

SAN DIEGO LEGION RUGBY, CARLSBAD, CA (Aug. 2018 - July 2023)
Head of Analysis and Forwards Coach
·Improved overall player performance by 30% by using video analysis, training statistics, and drone footage to set goals
and monitor performance throughout the season
·Won the western division final 2 times and led the league in turnovers by leading progressive, player-specific trainings
·Fostered an inclusive environment and positive team culture by showcasing weekly player highlight videos, co-leading
team building, activities, and organizing off-site retreats

JONES BUILDERS, MALIBU, CA (June 2016 - July 2018)
Project Manager & Commercial Drone Pilot
·Aided in expanding project portfolios by creating floor plans and 3D drawings and capturing imagery with drones to
facilitate construction with builders and architects
·Completed tasks on schedule and adhered to budget requirements by managing a 10+ person team
·Improved team productivity by utilizing web-based tools to ensure projects were completed timely and safely

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, CA (June 2015 - July 2018)
Technical Coordinator and Assistant Rugby Coach
·Co-built a 70+ player roster by co-leading recruitments efforts and participating in budget management
·Improved player participation by implementing weekly training programs in coordination with university regulations
·Team video editor and photographer; utilized Adobe CC, Final Cut Pro, Affinity Designer, and Affinity Photo

EDUCATION
FRENCH FEDERATION OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT , DESJEPS RUGBY, PARIS, FRANCE (2013-2014)
Diploma d’Etat Supérieur de Rugby à XV; Marcoussis- Graduate School of Sports Management (French language)
TELFORD COLLEGE OFARTS AND TECHNOLOGY , SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (1996-1998)
Sports Coaching and Development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Rugby Carrier Highlights: Scottish International Player of the Year (1999, 2002, 2003), Rugby World Cup (1999,
2003, 2007), British Lion Tour (2001)
· Advanced Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, I-movie, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Premier Pro CC, Microsoft,
Powerpoint, Numbers, Acorn, Affinity Designer, Aperture, Keynote, Pages, Excel, Sketchbook
·Fluent in French