Daniel Myers
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Motivated, reliable and industrious editor-writer-researcher with more than 25 years experience as a structural editor, manuscript assessor, workshop teacher and writing mentor. Published author of two novels, plus numerous articles and essays. Staff writer/speechwriter/researcher for university president. Strong academic background with experience in course development and delivery to adult learners. Founded Wordlink Literary Agency (2003) and co-founded AE Link Publications (2007). Plus more than 30 years experience in the aviation industry as an air traffic controller, control tower manager, pilot and flight instructor.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Editor/Manuscript Assessor
Self-Employed
06.2000 - Current
- Providing structural editing and manuscript assessments for most types of adult fiction and nonfiction.
- Prepares, rewrites, and edits pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Communicates directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Checks reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Edits and reviews content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Provides concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve writing.
Air Traffic Controller/Control Tower Manager
Robinson Aviation (RVA) Inc
11.2013 - 01.2022
- Managed air traffic control tower servicing New Mexico state capital
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated with and issued instructions to airport vehicles and personnel
- Operated various types of radios, telephones, interphone and radar recording systems
- Alerted airport emergency crews and other designated personnel of aircraft flight difficulties
- Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations
- Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation
- Monitored aircraft departure and arrival times to determine accuracy and report delays
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations
Literary Agent
Wordlink Literary Agency, Inc
06.2000 - 10.2018
- Founded literary agency which grew to six agents representing 50+ authors
- Facilitated communication between agents, talent and clients by using interpersonal skills.
- Developed and sustained extensive database of contacts, helping future clients with networking.
- Organized and attended industry events for talent and client promotion.
- Managed and filed contracts, invoices and other documents associated with talent.
- Negotiated contracts and terms with agents and talent by attending meetings and creating deals.
Editor/Publisher
AE Link Publications, Inc
06.2005 - 08.2016
- Co-Founded AE Link Publications to produce Aviation-English language training material for pilots and air traffic controllers.
- Formatted in Microsoft Word and PDF to prepare documents and proposals for review or final submission.
- Participated in meetings and conference calls to gather and communicate document layout and production process information and represent production function.
- Recommended layout changes to make materials more accessible and improve presentation.
- Checked preliminary and final proofs for errors and made necessary corrections.
- Organized and managed voice actors for audio content
- Designed and maintained company website
Air Traffic Controller / Control Tower Manager
Serco Global Services
09.2004 - 06.2009
- Winner of the 2009 Willie Card Control Tower of the Year Award for excellence in customer service for contract control towers (250+ nationwide).
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Developed and implemented air traffic control strategies, optimizing airspace.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
Project Manager/Lecturer
School Of Aviation, Massey University
09.2000 - 12.2003
- Developed a program for the Air Traffic Services major for Bachelor of Aviation degree.
- Developed an Aviation-English language training program for international pilots and air traffic controllers.
- Lectured on topics at home campus (Auckland, New Zealand) and taught Aviation-English for pilots on secondment at the Chinese Civil Aviation College in Guanghan China.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Developed clear course syllabus incorporating essential content and responding to student interests.
- Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
Staff Writer/Speechwriter for University President
University of South Carolina
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Wrote policy statements, memoranda, speeches (both formal and informal) and correspondence for University of South Carolina President Dr John Palms.
- Read and responded to correspondence in an appropriate 'presidential voice.'
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Taught American Lit and Creative Writing.
- Worked with supervising professor to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand2003
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Cambridge English Language Training For Adults
Auckland, New Zealand01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.1999
Skills
- Computer proficient: word processing, spreadsheets, and data collection/management
- Communicative: capable of conveying complex ideas in easy-to-understand terms
- Expert Proofreading: grammar, spelling, content, structure, and 'voice'
- Comprehensive: Keen eye for detail and thorough
- Accurate Researching and fact-checking
- Collaborative: able to contribute in team environment to tackle complex problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Self-motivated
Additional Information
- Jun 2009 Willie F. Card Contract Tower Service Award (Team Leader)
- Apr 1999 George A. Wauchope Outstanding Senior Award
- Aug 1998 James A. Hicks Scholarship for Outstanding Junior
- Jun 1998 Mitchell Scholarship
- Apr 1998 George Walker Waring Outstanding Sophomore Award
- 1997-98 President’s List (2 semesters)
- Dean’s List (4 semesters)
Selected Publications
· Editor/Publisher Show Me! A Flight Instructor’s Guide to Teaching the International Student by Liz Mariner (AE Link Publications, Inc: Aug 2010)
· Editor/Publisher Cleared for Takeoff: Aviation-English for Pilots (Teachers Supplement) by Liz Mariner (AE Link Publications, Inc: Jun 2008)
· Editor/Publisher Cleared for Takeoff: Aviation-English for Pilots, (Books 1 and 2) by Liz Mariner (AE Link Publications, Inc: Dec 2007)
· Novel Corporate Blue (Penguin/Reed, Auckland: 2007)
· Article “Getting In – How Two USC Alumni Solved the ‘Who You Know’ Barrier in Publishing” in the Carolinian (December 2004)
· Novel The Second Favorite Son (Hazard Press, Christchurch: 2004)
· Essay “A Note on Six-Figure Advances” in Getting Published: The Inside Story by Cathie Dunsford (Global Dialogues Press: October 2003)
· Short Story “The Bridge” in The Class Menagerie: a Collection of Stories out of USC edited by Robert Lamb (Red Letter Press: 1998)
Certification
Pilot/Air traffic controller licenses held:
- Commercial pilot, multi-engine, instrument rating
- Certified Flight Instructor, instrument instructor
- Commercial UAS (drone) pilot
- Control tower operator: San Jose, CA; Auckland International, New Zealand; San Luis Obispo, CA; Burke-Lakefront, Cleveland OH; Santa Fe, NM
- Licensed weather observer
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller/Control Tower Manager
Robinson Aviation (RVA) Inc
11.2013 - 01.2022
Editor/Publisher
AE Link Publications, Inc
06.2005 - 08.2016
Air Traffic Controller / Control Tower Manager
Serco Global Services
09.2004 - 06.2009
Project Manager/Lecturer
School Of Aviation, Massey University
09.2000 - 12.2003
Structural Editor/Manuscript Assessor
Self-Employed
06.2000 - Current
Literary Agent
Wordlink Literary Agency, Inc
06.2000 - 10.2018
Staff Writer/Speechwriter for University President
University of South Carolina
05.1999 - 08.2000
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
05.1999 - 08.2000
Master of Arts - English
Massey University
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Cambridge English Language Training For Adults
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia