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Richard Rodriguez

Vero Beach, FL, United States, 32967

Summary

Driven Entrepreneur and business owner for 10 years in the real estate industry. Certificated FAA Licensed Aircraft Mechanic and hold an Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance. Incredibly detail oriented with diverse experience in sales, marketing, and deep relationship building skills. Also very well versed in Corporate stability and longevity with back to back and overlapping job history of at least 6 years at each position and trending upwards of 10+ years. Accustomed to creating experiences with extreme value with the utmost integrity through the use of the exceptional customer service. Thrive in a fast paced work environment with opportunities for continual learning. Very eager to contribute past experiences to a dynamic environment in the development of new skill sets to help create a win win solutions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FAA Part 107 UAV Pilot/ Business Owner/ Photographer/ Videographer

Birdseye Imaging LLC
11.2013 - Current
  • Own & operate Birdseye Imaging LLC- originated in Phoenix, AZ and domesticated to Vero Beach FL in 2022. Currently relocating to Henderson Nevada. Provide high quality real estate marketing media featuring Hi-definition photography as well as high end cinematic video production and feature rich 360 degree panoramic virtual tour media content. Hold an FAA part 107 Remote Pilot certification in order to utilize drones to integrate aerial footage into captivating media presentations for the marketing of real estate. Have been building, flying and utilizing drones in the marketplace since 2002. Ensure safety of UAVs during flight operations as Pilot in Command by strictly adhering to FAA regulations and also performing preflight checks, flight preview, and postflight reviews. Continually develop and market new capabilities for extended support of the local and global real estate markets and provide high end cinematic video production and editing capabilities for remote web based promotional marketing and client testimonial videos. Well versed in the marketing and delivery of exceptional customer service.

RV Walk Thru Technician

Sun Camper Liquidators
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Perform PDI inspections on incoming new units at delivery and also perform tech inspections on units in sold pre-delivery status. well versed in small repairs usually encountered prior to delivery. Provide exceptional customer service to all customers and intentionally establish great relationships with the mindset of obtaining a customer for life. Provide exceptionally memorable experiences by customizing their walk-thrus to help them in familiarizing themselves with the use of systems in their new units according to their lifestyle. Aid in resolving any delivery issues that may arise during inspections and help to schedule any customer add ons requested along with providing an excellent shopping experience during pickup of their units in the sales and installation of any accessories and add ons such as Weight distribution hitches, overhead Maxx air style vent covers and other accessories such as sewer and water hoses , etc... Very accustomed to maintaining workflow expectations throughout the day according to my delivery schedules and scheduling any additional work like cleaning and additional customer requests prior to pickup.

Shop Lead Aircraft Technician

Barfield Inc. - Tempe AZ
02.2006 - 02.2014
  • Maintained and assigned workflow while training new technicians and cross training existing employees in the repair and overhaul of aircraft crew seats in the Airbus product line.  Developed new workflow processes and leaned existing processes in order to maintain maximum product quality while insuring optimum contract turn times. Consistently monitored key performance indicators such as, time to quote, shop processing times and manufacturers component maintenance manuals. Complied with all applicable customer engineering orders and FAA airworthiness directives.  Assisted in research and implementation of new capabilities.  Also monitored and adjusted inventory stock levels to assure optimum parts availability.  Coordinated with logistics department to assure product delivery to customer expectations and assisted quality control department with reliability reporting and developing corrective actions as necessary to insure maximum product quality.  Consistently evolved available workforce by cross training existing employees to aid in spikes in work load to assure turn around times have exceeded those of our OEMs. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow for a team of at least 4-5 Techs. Assisted in the Integration of new capabilities and tooling for relevant sub assemblies in order to increase revenue while also drastically reducing our turn around times.

Aircraft Repair Technician

Air Transport Components - Tempe AZ
09.2000 - 02.2006
  • Repaired & overhauled cockpit and attendant seats for Boeing Aircraft. Experienced with overhaul and maintenance of flap tracks, slat tracks, flap carriages & disassembly and cleaning of hydraulic actuators. Provided work in accordance with manufacturer’s component maintenance and overhaul manuals. Experienced in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and manuals. Proficient in the overhaul of 737 air stair assemblies along sub assemblies such as ball screw assemblies and AC/DC actuators.

Wireless Communications Test and Repair Technician

Communications Test Design Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
08.1994 - 05.2000
  • On long term assignment for Bell Atlantic Mobile in Pittsburgh PA, which is now known as Verizon Wireless.  Worked very closely with OEM to ensure maximum product quality. Tested, troubleshot, repaired and installed any type of wireless equipment into any vehicle using excellent analytical problem solving skills with incredible attention to detail.  Highly resourceful at working independently out in the field while operating and maintaining a mobile work unit in a variety of adverse conditions. Trained new hires in all aspects of troubleshooting with Automatic Test equipment.  Also performed board level repairs and OEM warranty repairs.  Involved with corporate inventory and POS systems.  Proficient in delivering exceptional customer service in a fast paced teamwork environment.

Ramp Services Agent

Johnson Controls - FBO AvCenter - Pittsburgh International Airport
04.1994 - 08.1994
  • Marshaled, parked & refueled diverse aircraft ranging from Air Transport aircraft, corporate, private & military aircraft. Responsible for complex aircraft refueling utilizing refueling trucks ranging from small 3000 -very large 8000 gallon capacities with 4 wheel tandem steering and ensuring fuel tanks were free of foreign objects. Monitored and coordinated aircraft ground movements, including the loading and offloading of luggage, cargo, and coordinating catering needs of upscale clients while delivering exceptional customer service to passengers with the utmost discretion for large corporations, major sports teams , famous celebrities and military service personel.

Education

Associates in Specialized Technology - Aviation Maintenance

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - https://pia.edu/
Pittsburgh PA
02-1994

Skills

  • Thrive in an independent work environment with proven track record as a "Road Warrior" for any and all driving opportunities Proficient in driving small to large vehicles ranging from sportscars with manual transmissions to large 30 foot RVs in relatively tight quarters and deliver with exceptional customer service in a highly efficient and effective manner
  • Extremely proficient in the delivery of exceptional customer service and have an excellent array of interpersonal skills for great communication and overall development of positive team dynamic
  • Proficient in the use of computer based technology and iOS apps in regards to flight planning and tuning of unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as programs such as Outlook and non linear editors for video and photo editing to music production software
  • FAA Certified Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot proficient in building & flying radio controlled aircraft ranging from multi-rotor Unmanned Aerial filming platforms, helicopters and semi-autonomous fixed wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and experienced using onboard autopilot systems

Certification

FAA Part 107 Certificated Remote Pilot (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) FAA July 2022

Certificated Pilot in Command. Trained in aircraft flight dynamics, weather forces, battery systems, human factors as well as crew resource management and compliance with FAA Rules and regulations especially in obtaining and managing flight clearances in flight planning stages 


Airframe and Powerplant Certificate FAA February 1994

FAA Licensed Aircraft Mechanic


Associates in Specialized Technology in Aviation Maintenance Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics February 1994



Student Pilot License FAA October 2016

Training with 20+ hours for the FAA Light Sport Aircraft Category Certification utilizing aicraft such as a 1946 Ercoupe single engine low wing light aircraft along with a Cessna 152 singe engine fixed high wing aircraft and Robinson R22 and Schweizer piston engine helicopters.

Timeline

RV Walk Thru Technician

Sun Camper Liquidators
10.2023 - 08.2024

FAA Part 107 UAV Pilot/ Business Owner/ Photographer/ Videographer

Birdseye Imaging LLC
11.2013 - Current

Shop Lead Aircraft Technician

Barfield Inc. - Tempe AZ
02.2006 - 02.2014

Aircraft Repair Technician

Air Transport Components - Tempe AZ
09.2000 - 02.2006

Wireless Communications Test and Repair Technician

Communications Test Design Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
08.1994 - 05.2000

Ramp Services Agent

Johnson Controls - FBO AvCenter - Pittsburgh International Airport
04.1994 - 08.1994

FAA Part 107 Certificated Remote Pilot (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) FAA July 2022

Certificated Pilot in Command. Trained in aircraft flight dynamics, weather forces, battery systems, human factors as well as crew resource management and compliance with FAA Rules and regulations especially in obtaining and managing flight clearances in flight planning stages 


Airframe and Powerplant Certificate FAA February 1994

FAA Licensed Aircraft Mechanic


Associates in Specialized Technology in Aviation Maintenance Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics February 1994



Student Pilot License FAA October 2016

Training with 20+ hours for the FAA Light Sport Aircraft Category Certification utilizing aicraft such as a 1946 Ercoupe single engine low wing light aircraft along with a Cessna 152 singe engine fixed high wing aircraft and Robinson R22 and Schweizer piston engine helicopters.

Associates in Specialized Technology - Aviation Maintenance

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - https://pia.edu/

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