Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Experience
Awards
References
Extracurricular Activities
Affiliations
Timeline
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Haven Eliason

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Passionate about videography and utmost Customer satisfaction. Dedicated sUAS Pilot offering 4 years of flight experience and an unblemished safety record. Accustomed to working under pressure and seeking to bring expertise to challenging new roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drone Pilot

iSight Drone Services
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - Current
  • Operated drones in accordance with FAA regulations and safety guidelines.
  • Became a certified trainer for iSight's largest client within 9 months of working.
  • Managed extensive communications with remote project managers and teammates, including daily debriefs, delays, customer expectations, equipment issues, and shipping needs.
  • Repaired and maintained drones, including troubleshooting any technical issues that arose during flight operations.
  • Maintained accountability for Customer equipment at times totaling over 250 items, worth over $200,000.
  • Assisted in creating 3D models from aerial photos taken by drones.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Traveled for up to 3 months at a time, working over 14 hours a day for 6 days before mandatory rest in harsh outdoor environments.
  • Maintained a perfect safety driving and flight record despite numerous equipment failures, long hours, and distracting environments.

Owner / Pilot

HJ Aerial Solutions
Brooklyn Park, MN
06.2022 - Current
  • Performed a wide variety of video and drone related work for multiple industry types and clients
  • Utilized multiple software types including Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Slack, Drone Deploy, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
  • Managed, maintained and inventoried multiple equipment types including 2 drones, 2 DSLR cameras, 2 gimbal stabilizers and much more
  • Completed roofing inspections for both insurance and roofing companies
  • Recorded and professionally edited a wedding video within a short time span
  • Managed and optimized advertisement and SEO for HJ Aerial Solutions
  • Ran a social media account for HJ Aerial Solutions that had over 26,000 interactions within the first month of launch.

12T Technical Engineer

US Army Reserve
Fargo, North Dakota
06.2020 - Current
  • Prepared and supervised preparation of data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys
  • Established fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments
  • Verified accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
  • Problem solve and make sure that the other engineers are building to specifications
  • Maintain accountability and operational ability on over $120,000 worth of equipment
  • Guide heavy machinery to dig accurately to design specifications.

Electrical Engineering Intern

Family Tech Innovations
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Operated computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
  • Completed experimentation to find the most advantageous tools and products for use in a sonar project
  • Learned and utilized 4+ engineering software types including MATLAB, Fusion 360, Creality Slicer and Adobe Premier Pro
  • Compiled data on acoustic properties of materials
  • Managed my own section of a sonar project.

Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Electrical Engineering - Engineering

North Dakota State University
Fargo ND
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Champlin Park High School
05.2019

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Filming
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • 3D modelling and printing
  • Fusion 360
  • Social Media Management
  • Drone Operator Experience
  • Customer Experience
  • Leadership Experience
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Situations
  • Safety Processes
  • Engineering Schematics
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Combat Training
  • Data Collection
  • Event coverage
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Weather analysis
  • FAA Regulations
  • Camera operation
  • Professionalism
  • Effective Communication
  • Self Motivation

Certification

  • Part 107 License
  • DMT Certification
  • Drivers License
  • Commercial Operations License
  • Army Surveyor Certification

Leadership Experience

  • Inspections Operations Trainer (iSight)
  • Hall Government President (College)
  • Swim Team Captain (High School)
  • Army Surveying (managed project site and equipment)
  • Political discussion club founder and President (Highschool)
  • Bay leader (Army BCT)
  • Class Leader (Army AIT)
  • Owner of HJ Aerial Solutions

Awards

  • Sapper Spirit Award (Army)
  • Army Achievement Medal (Army)
  • Rebel Award (High School)
  • Best Hall Gov Event (College)

References

References available upon request

Extracurricular Activities

Swim Team Football Team Track Team Club President

Affiliations

  • Weight Lifting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Computer Building
  • Editing
  • Health and Wellness

Timeline

Drone Pilot

iSight Drone Services
04.2023 - Current

Owner / Pilot

HJ Aerial Solutions
06.2022 - Current

12T Technical Engineer

US Army Reserve
06.2020 - Current

Electrical Engineering Intern

Family Tech Innovations
02.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Electrical Engineering - Engineering

North Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Champlin Park High School
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