Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Jacob LaPlant

Williamson,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Drone Pilot, delivering high-resolution aerial photography while ensuring FAA compliance. Proven track record in performance management as a Fulfillment Department Supervisor at Lowes, enhancing team productivity through effective coaching. Skilled in technical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance, consistently achieving operational excellence.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drone Pilot

Self-employeed
Williamson, NY
01.2025 - Current
  • Monitored weather conditions before each flight to ensure safe operations.
  • Ensured compliance with FAA, customs, and immigration regulations.
  • Performed repairs and maintenance on drones, troubleshooting technical issues during operations.
  • Delivered high-resolution aerial photography and videography on USB and printed copies.
  • Served construction, real estate, homeowners, property owners, and various other applications.

Fulfillment Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse
Henrietta, NY
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted performance reviews to enhance staff productivity and engagement.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to team members fostering professional growth.
  • Ensured timely order fulfillment, including same-day and next-day deliveries, and in-store pick-ups.
  • Managed loading and unloading of flatbed and box trucks to optimize operations.

Property Maintenance Worker

Basecamp Adventure Lodge
Moab, UT
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Inspected buildings and grounds for safety hazards and code violations.
  • Performed regular maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems.
  • Cleaned common areas including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and restrooms.
  • Operated power tools such as saws and drills to conduct various repairs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications And Media Production

SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY
05-2023

Skills

  • Aerial photography and drone operation
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Performance management
  • Order fulfillment
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Drone maintenance

Affiliations

  • Drone Building
  • RC Building and flying
  • Walks in nature

Accomplishments

  • Program Director award for 90.5 WSUC FM
  • Awarded position of Vice President of 90.5 WSUC FM

Certification

  • FAA Part 107-C Certification and license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Drone Pilot

Self-employeed
01.2025 - Current

Fulfillment Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse
03.2024 - Current

Property Maintenance Worker

Basecamp Adventure Lodge
06.2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Communications And Media Production

SUNY, Cortland
Jacob LaPlant