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Jacqueline "Jax" Allbritton
Orlando,FL
Summary
Experienced operations supervisor adept at managing intricate projects and motivating teams for timely delivery. Strong ability to boost operational performance through clear communication and critical thinking. Committed to driving innovation, optimizing resources, and achieving sustainable growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Consultant /Supervisor
Sobley Leasing/Sobley Excavating, INC.
Columbus, MS
06.2023 - Current
- Overseeing and supervising dissolution of corporation.
- Coordinated sales of heavy construction equipment and assets through auctions and direct sales
- Communicated with auctioneers, realtors, movers, and daily workers to facilitate item removal.
Helium Balloon Pilot /Balloon Maintenance and Repair
Conner Prairie
Fishers, IN
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Pilot operating tethered helium balloon flights at Conner Prairie, (a Smithsonian Institute affiliate Museum).
- Executed maintenance and repairs on helium balloon to ensure safe flight operations.
- Monitored weather conditions for daily flight operations and supported recruitment of new balloon pilots to enhance team capacity.
- (a Smithsonian Institute affiliate Museum)
Operations /Office Manager
Sobley Excavating, INC.
Columbus, MS
06.2014 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily office and mine site operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed acquisition, sales, and maintenance of heavy construction equipment to support operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Hired and managed heavy construction equipment operators and CDL truck drivers, enhancing team capabilities and operational readiness.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on first aid, mine safety, and D.O.T. compliance.
- Issued scale cards and trained truck drivers on scale operations.
- Liaison with Brick Manufacturer, Mine operation was contracted under.
Commercial Balloon Pilot /Instructor /Chase Crew
O.B.R.
Orlando, FL
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Piloted Hot Air Balloon flights, focusing on training student balloon pilots to ensure safety and proficiency.
- Operated, fueled, and maintained Hot Air Balloons and chase crew vehicles for daily flight operations.
General Manager /Chief Pilot
Aerophile Orlando, L.L.C.
Orlando, FL
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Lead and oversaw pilots and crew of daily operations for tethered helium balloon at Disney World.
- Hired and trained pilots and staff on aviation weather, balloon operations, maintenance, and emergency procedures, enhancing team readiness.
- Coordinated communication between Disney World and Aerophile Corporate in Paris, ensuring adherence to operational mandates.
- Maintained correspondence with general managers of helium balloon operations around the world to foster collaboration.
- Managed P.O.S. system, bank accounts, employee benefits, and logistics for special events, ensuring seamless operations for weddings, film crews, and media.
- Performed winch repair and harness climbed balloon for mandated inspections.
Commercial Aviation Training Coordinator
Bond Aviation
Orlando, FL
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Coordinated fingerprinting and training schedules for FAA flight instructors and simulator sessions for commercial pilots.
- Managed pilot type rating training within FAA Part 142 program, ensuring compliance and effective training delivery.
Education
Aerophile Course Completion - Helium Management
Aerophile
Orlando, FLAerophile Course Completion - Aviation Weather
Aerophile
Orlando, FLAerophile Course Completion - Emergency Procedures
Aerophile
Orlando, FLFAA Commercial Pilot - LTA/Hot Air Balloon
FAA
Orlando, FLFAA Private Pilot - LTA/Hot Air Balloon
FAA
Orlando, FLFAA Student Pilot - LTA/Hot Air Balloon
FAA
Columbus, MSGraduate Diploma -
Caldwell High School
Columbus, MSSkills
- Operations Management
- Transportation & Logistics Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Management & Sales
- Safety Training
- Business Development
- Team Leadership
- Service Quality
- Problem Solving
- Contractor Liaison
- Guest & Public Relations
- Radio Communications
Certification
- BLS -Basic Life Support /CPR and AED (2024-2026)
- Heartsaver -First Aid, CPR, AED Certification (2024-2026)
- Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Training For Supervisors (2026)
- Paradigm /Pipeline Awareness for Excavator Operations -Safety Training Program (2026)
- Florida Boater Safety Education Certificate (2024)
- Occupational Safety and Health: Slips, Trips and Falls -LinkedIn Learning (2023)
- Facilities /Balloon Snow Management /Snowplow Training -Conner Prairie (2022)
- MSHA/U.S. Dept. of Labor -Safety Training, First Aid, Equipment & Mining Certification
- Lockout/Tagout -Job Safety, Hazard Analysis Certification
- Off Road Truck/Articulated End Dump -Sobley Excavating, INC.- Operators Certification
- Aerophile /Senior Maintenance Certification
- Aerophile /Chief Pilot Certification for Aero 30 NG
- Aerophile /Pilot Certification for Aero 30 NG
- Liberty Balloon School Commercial/Certification
- Liberty Balloon School Private/Certification
Timeline
Operations Consultant /Supervisor
Sobley Leasing/Sobley Excavating, INC.
06.2023 - Current
Helium Balloon Pilot /Balloon Maintenance and Repair
Conner Prairie
09.2022 - 04.2023
Operations /Office Manager
Sobley Excavating, INC.
06.2014 - 06.2022
Commercial Balloon Pilot /Instructor /Chase Crew
O.B.R.
02.2012 - 06.2014
General Manager /Chief Pilot
Aerophile Orlando, L.L.C.
03.2009 - 02.2012
Commercial Aviation Training Coordinator
Bond Aviation
01.2008 - 03.2009
Aerophile Course Completion - Helium Management
Aerophile
Aerophile Course Completion - Aviation Weather
Aerophile
Aerophile Course Completion - Emergency Procedures
Aerophile
FAA Commercial Pilot - LTA/Hot Air Balloon
FAA
FAA Private Pilot - LTA/Hot Air Balloon
FAA
FAA Student Pilot - LTA/Hot Air Balloon
FAA
Graduate Diploma -
Caldwell High School