Personal Objectives:
Welcoming challenges in engineering, architecture and communications. Leveraging design and operations expertise in the fields of aerospace, architecture/construction, marketing communications, manufacturing, and information technology.
Formal Education:
- Master of Business Administration, University of the Incarnate Word, 2002
- Master of Land and Property Development, Texas A&M University, 1986
- Bachelor of Environmental Design / Architecture, Texas A&M University, 1985
Professional Experience:
Connect Communications – Developing and managing activities in Aviation, Design/Construction, Networking, Information Technology, B2B, and eCommerce. Consulting services and customized marketing communications in creative, UX/UI design, copy writing, publishing, data analytics, and digital assets management. Est. 2005
UT Health San Antonio – Architectural CAD Designer and VDC at the university medical campus facilities. 11/2023–7/2024
Avionics Services International / Platinum Aviation – Marketing Director and Installation Technician. Performed aircraft avionics and structural design modifications. Led the promotion of specialized services of the FAA Approved Repair Station. 12/2022–11/2023
- Marketing lead at Legend Aircraft for FlyItalia of Dovera/Milan, Italy, on MD3 Rider U.S. sales prospectus. 2007
BK&A Advertising – Account Executive in marketing, advertising and media relations. Digital Assets Manager. Directed client accounts, developed strategic initiatives, executed and managed marketing communications activities.
Managed graphics information systems. Led internal process improvement and business development. 11/1998–10/2005.
- Liaison and marketing lead at Aero Vodochody Odolena Voda (Prague), Czech Republic, on Ae270 Propjet development 1999–2006.
- Elevated Mitsubishi MU-2 brand in collaboration with worldwide support network for the exceptional twin-turboprop aircraft, and led the public launch of the Ibis Aerospace Ae270 Propjet (now, AIS). Both the MU-2 and Ae270 were positioned against cabin class market leaders Pilatus, Socata/Daher TBM, King Air, Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft Denali. Prior employment as design engineer at Fairchild Aircraft / M7 (now Elbit Systems). Flew right seat in Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner and trained in simulator.
- Brand and marketing lead for Legend Aircraft, Bearhawk Aircraft, Alcor (now Tempest Aero Group), Gardner Aviation Services (now Precision Aviation Group and Gardner-Lowe), NavWorx, Tanis Aircraft Products (now Hartzell), Teledyne Continental Motors (now Continental Aerospace Technologies), and others.
Sino Swearingen Aircraft Company (now SyberJet) – Engineering Structures Designer. Led CAD/3D modeling and SJ30 Jet development. Advised efficiency reviews, continuous improvement and quality control. Collaboration with structural/systems engineering, manufacturing and executive teams. 7/1997–11/1998
- Design and Unigraphics / Siemens NX 3D modeling of cabin entry airstair, aft pressure bulkhead, and other primary aircraft structures.
Schwartz Engineering Company (now Jet Aviation) – Engineering Designer and Site Liaison. Digital Assets and Marketing Manager. Produced aircraft design and modification program documents, MicroStation CAD, in collaboration with FAA-DER, aircraft structures, systems, avionics, and manufacturing engineers for STC and AOG airworthiness approvals. Developed design standards, process specifications and performance standards. Managed graphics information systems. 7/1990–6/1997
- Liaison and design engineer at Jet Aviation Basel, Switzerland, on head-of-state aircraft completions 1996, and British Aerospace Filton (Bristol), England, on aircraft re-delivery modifications and documents review 1997.
- Design engineer on Orbis International flying eye hospital 2nd generation DC-10 aircraft.
- Interior and avionics modifications on legacy BAC 1-11, UPS DC-8 and B-727, and MD-80 series NBA team aircraft.
- Avionics modifications on Navair P3-B Orion, Continental Airlines Dash-7, and Air Wisconsin BAe 146 fleets (Avionics Engineering Services).
- B-737/747 head of state and VVIP aircraft completions: Pyka Design by Patricia Pyka, Aviart Limited by Harold Wood, Gore Design by Jerry Gore (later Gore Design Completions, then GDC Technics).
- Avionics/systems modifications on Challenger CL-600/601 (later CRJ, then MHIRJ) and Cessna A-37 Dragonfly at Bombardier/Sky West Tucson.
Architecture and Construction – Architectural design, AutoCAD, and project lead with South Central Texas architecture/build firms: David G. Makar Architect, Stephen McWilliams Associates, Drewry Associates (now Drewry Martin), Ace Computer Graphics, Zapata Design Associates (now ZDA Architecture), The Frizlen Group, Carlton P. Fountain Architect (Atlanta). Produced construction documents, led production management, coordinated residential and commercial construction projects. 1984–1999
Automated Drawing Technology (now JANA, Inc) – Streamlined the digitization and VersaCAD production of Boeing 737 wiring diagrams and schematics for America West Airlines fleet. 1986–1987
Texas Transportation Institute – Transportation engineering and urban mobility research assistant. 1984–1986
Retail, Wholesale and Merchandising – Ashtrea Company computer sales and consulting. Gig’em Spirit Company promotional sales. Bealls and Foley’s retail sales associate. Also employed in wholesale distribution, restaurant and travel.
Non-profit Governance
Alamo Liaison Squadron (est. 1981) – Board Member/Director, als-cannonfield.com. Conduct organizational functions, facilities management, and aircraft maintenance on fleet of 1940’s historic aircraft. 2012–present
Leon Springs Business Association – Co-founder, Director and Chairman of the nonprofit networking and charitable organization, leonspringstx.org. Initiated and directed community-wide activities including urban development and historic preservation efforts. 2006–2014
Exceptional Skills:
- Experienced and successful in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experienced with networking/infrastructure installations, R&D data mining
- BIM, LEED, PLS, FE certifications
- General contractor and skilled in construction trades
- In-depth knowledge of building construction and aerospace manufacturing technologies
- Extensive CAD and modeling experience with AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, Unigraphics/Siemens NX, MiniCAD/Vectorworks, Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA, SketchUp, SolidWorks, Archicad, and others
- Mac aficionado (since 1986), former Apple VAR sales/consultant
- Author and publisher of numerous articles, periodicals and publications
- Press relations at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, NBAA, Aero Friedrichshafen, Aircraft Electronics Association, and others
- Fluency in Italian, studies in Spanish and German
- Licensed pilot, mechanic and builder of a Legend Cub aircraft.
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