B.S., M.S. Ed., M.A.S., OTL, CUA             

 
 

CAREER SUMMARY AND GOALS

Following a successful twenty-five year career within the semiconductor industry working for Intel Corporation, I was one of several thousand employees worldwide that were laid off. My last day with the company was June 24, 2016.

Rather than look for a similar position, I decided to initiate a second career; this one in the aviation industry. I anticipated that transitioning between industries as diverse as semiconductors and aviation would not be easy, and would take me far beyond my comfort zone, but aviation has always held a deep interest of me. In anticipation of my goal, I had completed a Master of Aeronautical Science degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and hoped to leverage the degree in my new career.

A career change is not for the faint of heart, nor easily managed. It took me until February 2017 to secure a new position. I accepted a position as a Crew Scheduler I with Spirit Airlines at their company headquarters in Miramar, Florida and relocated. Unfortunately, I quickly found myself extremely homesick for my dogs and the desert. Rather than prolong the inevitable,  I packed up my trusty Jeep Wrangler and moved back to Arizona, where I secured a position as a Senior Records Analyst with Mesa Airlines in Phoenix, Arizona. Several months later (November 2017, to be exact), I accepted a Customer Relations Representative position with American Airlines in Tempe, Arizona.

As expected, switching career paths and industries was not an easy journey, but the experience I gained during that period was invaluable. However, I had to acknowledge that continuing to pursue a long-term career in the aviation industry was not feasible given other life circumstances that were occurring, so I reluctantly began looking for another job outside of the aviation industry.

Switching career paths again was equally difficult. I had invested a lot of time and energy breaking into the aviation industry so it was soul-wrenching having to back-pedal on that effort. As a result, I switched constantly between looking at opportunities outside of the aviation industry and at opportunities within the aviation industry, and constantly weighed my options. In the end, I secured a Curriculum Developer Specialist position with OnTrac at their corporate headquarters in Chandler, Arizona.

My life between June 24, 2016 and January 7, 2019, proved to be quite the ride. While I may regret specific instances of the overall experience (and wish I could redo others), I'm glad that I had the opportunity to break out of the career rut that I had been in. I met some fascinating people, learned a lot about myself, and I got to experience the inner workings of the aviation industry.

PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

"If you want what you've never had, you need to do what you've never done" (Author unknown)


PERSONAL TAGLINE

My life is not an open book but I can offer you a pamphlet...

SUMMARY

Currently employed as a Curriculum Developer Specialist with OnTrac in Chandler, Arizona.

Self-directed professional with multiple years of experience working within high stress, fast-paced corporate environments.

Demonstrates strong safety, results and customer orientation, attention to detail, and informed risk-taking skills.

Experienced individual contributor, team member, and project team leader.

Holds a Bachelors degree, two Masters degrees, and a graduate Certificate.

Continuously seeking opportunities to learn and develop.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

January 2019 to Present

Curriculum Developer Specialist

OnTrac, Chandler, Arizona [Click to view/hide details]


November 2017 - December 2018

Customer Relations Representative

American Airlines, Tempe, Arizona [Click to view/hide details]


June 2017 - October 2017

Records Analyst

Mesa Airlines, Phoenix, Arizona [Click to view/hide details]


February 2017 - April 2017

Crew Scheduler I

Spirit Airlines, Miramar, Florida [Click to view/hide details]


July 2016 - July 2016

Aircraft Cleaner

Swissport, Phoenix, Arizona [Click to view/hide details]


July 2000 - June 2016

Senior Instructional Designer

Intel Corporation, Chandler, Arizona [Click to view/hide details]


August 1997 - July 2000

Engineering Change Order (ECO) Processor

Intel Corporation, Chandler, Arizona [Click to view/hide details]


April 1994 - August 1997

Gas Pad Technician

Intel Corporation (Fab 11), Rio Rancho, New Mexico [Click to view/hide details]


November 1992 - April 1994

Gas Pad Technician

Intel Ireland Ltd. (Fab 10), Leixlip, Ireland [Click to view/hide details]


March 1991 - November 1992

Gas Pad Technician

Intel Corporation (Fab 9), Rio Rancho, New Mexico [Click to view/hide details]


December 1987 - March 1991

Electronics Technician

ASTI Supplies Ltd., Shannon, Ireland [Click to view/hide details]

EDUCATION

Master of Aeronautical Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus/Daytona Beach, Florida  (May 2015)
GPA: 4.0


Master of Science in Education
California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California (March 2010)
GPA: 4.0


Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California (June 2009)
GPA: 4.0


Bachelor of Science
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, Maryland (December 2008)
GPA: 3.3
Dean's List 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Usability Analyst (ID: 2013-4147)
Human Factors International (HFI), Fairfield, Iowa (March 013)


Criterion-Referenced Instruction (Fourth Edition)
Mager Associates (March 2006)

EMPLOYER AWARDS

Division Recognition Award (DRA)

Information Technology, Intel Corporation, January 2011 [Click to view/hide details]


Division Recognition Award (DRA)

Information Technology, Intel Corporation, October 2010 [Click to view/hide details]


Division Recognition Award (DRA)

Information Technology, Intel Corporation, October 2007 [Click to view/hide details]


Division Recognition Award (DRA)

Information Technology, Intel Corporation, January 2007 [Click to view/hide details]


Division Recognition Award (DRA)

Information Technology, Intel Corporation, June 2001 [Click to view/hide details]


Division Recognition Award (DRA)

Information Technology, Intel Corporation, May 1999 [Click to view/hide details]


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Associate member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

HOBBIES

Volunteering with the Arizona Poodle Rescue as a foster parent

Pursuing professional and personal education

Traveling to both domestic and international locations

Cooking and baking occasionally

Reading novels and industry publications

Lying on the floor with my three dogs and listening to them breathe...it's a very relaxing activity

FUTURE EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Pursue a Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing (PTW) degree at the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR link)

Complete a doctorate program in something...just 'cause



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