Adam Kirk
Drone Pilot
COLUMBIA,South Carolina
Summary
Versatile Drone Pilot, adept in aerial photography and videography, who always adheres to FAA rules and regulations. Successfully executed various complex drone operations, ensuring high-quality data collection while also demonstrating proficiency in flight planning and real-time problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drone Pilot
Out Da Barnz Entertainment
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions on drone operation, safety protocols, and best practices for new team members.
- Captured cinematic aerial footage for tv shows, real estate listings and special events for various state and community organizations.
- Increased client satisfaction with high-quality aerial photography and video footage captured during drone flights.
- Monitored the construction progress of a local church's newest youth center.
- Created and and taught a course for students to pass the Part 107 test and become a drone pilot.
- Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
Human Service Specialist I
Department of Mental Health
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided specialized therapeutic nursing care to psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patient behaviors and created daily progress notes.
- Ensured the daily overall safety and well-being of every patient in the facility.
Care Giver
Personal Residence
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Package Handler
UPS
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
- Communicated with supervisors about delays or other issues with shipments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
Research Assistant
University of South Carolina EEG/ERP Lab
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Recruited and screened participants for deception-detecting paradigms.
- Administered psychological tests and demographic surveys to undergraduate participants.
- Utilized software to enter sensitive, personal data in spreadsheets for general record keeping.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Online12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC06.2004
Skills
- Flight planning
- Drone Maintenance
- Weather analysis
- Pre-flight checks
- Emergency Procedures
- Aerial photography
- Battery Management
- Video Editing
- Package handling
- Infrastructure Inspection
- Airspace Coordination
- FAA Regulations
Certification
- Remote Pilot Certification – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Timeline
Drone Pilot
Out Da Barnz Entertainment
04.2023 - Current
Human Service Specialist I
Department of Mental Health
02.2019 - 07.2021
Care Giver
Personal Residence
01.2015 - 11.2017
Package Handler
UPS
08.2009 - 07.2014
Research Assistant
University of South Carolina EEG/ERP Lab
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Remote Pilot Certification – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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