Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Flight Experience
Projects Involvement
Honors Leadership
Timeline
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Elijah Reeder

Kingston,TN

Summary

To join the Southwest Airlines Destination 225 Cadet Program and contribute to its mission to be the world's most loved, most efficient, and most profitable airline. Dedicated to connecting people to what is important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist Technician

Metal Works, LLC
01.2024 - Current
  • Operate and maintain precision machining equipment with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Execute complex processes ensuring component consistency and production efficiency.
  • Maintain a teamwork mindset, focusing on accuracy and reliability.

Sales Associate

Tommy's Boats, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Created personalized, customer-focused sales experiences.
  • Partnered with finance and logistics teams to ensure seamless sales and deliveries.
  • Developed outreach strategies boosting revenue and customer engagement.

Pro Shop Manager

Tommy's Boats, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw daily pro shop operations, staff training, and inventory management.
  • Created a customer feedback loop that improved service quality and increased repeat business.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships that enhanced product offerings and staff knowledge.

Pharmacy Technician

Chase Drugs, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Accurately processed prescriptions, verified insurance, and educated patients.
  • Streamlined pharmacy workflow and trained new staff for improved efficiency.
  • Created a welcoming, trustworthy environment for patients and colleagues.

Athletic Supervisor

Knoxville Parks and Recreation
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw event operations, ensuring safety and facility readiness.
  • Created strong connections within the local community, increasing event participation and satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Concentration: Geospatial Science and Technology

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
12.2023

Associate of Science - undefined

Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN
12.2022

Skills

  • Aviation Knowledge & Safety Mindset
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Sales & Customer Service Excellence
  • Technical Precision & Problem Solving
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • GIS
  • Remote Sensing
  • Python
  • R
  • ArcGIS
  • LiDAR
  • UAVs
  • GPS Mapping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Documentation

Flight Experience

  • Student Pilot Certificate - FAA
  • First-Class Medical Certificate
  • Currently pursuing Private Pilot Certificate (10 hours logged)
  • Preparing for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam

Projects Involvement

  • GIS Interactive Map: Created mobile app for African American historical landmarks in Knoxville.
  • Remote Sensing Project: Analyzed snowfall changes using Landsat imagery.
  • Field Methods Study: Compared mobile LiDAR vs. photogrammetry scanning for 3D mapping.
  • Story Map Analysis: Created GIS map for alcohol-related car accidents in Tennessee.
  • Environmental Impact Project: Studied TVA coal ash spill effects on waterways.

Honors Leadership

  • Dean's List - University of Tennessee & Roane State Community College
  • Vol Wake - Member, UT Wakeboarding Team


Timeline

Machinist Technician

Metal Works, LLC
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Tommy's Boats, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024

Pro Shop Manager

Tommy's Boats, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Chase Drugs, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022

Athletic Supervisor

Knoxville Parks and Recreation
01.2019 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - undefined

Roane State Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Concentration: Geospatial Science and Technology

University of Tennessee