Jason Mays
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Forward-thinking, versatile and hardworking professional focused on continuous improvement. Creative, highly-ethical, and collaborative team player. Detail-oriented, knowledgeable and reliable with demonstrated experience in a myriad of organizational settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Manager
Huggins & Scott
10.2019 - Current
- Manages high-volume photography studio and serves as staff photographer and lead editor for all photography and video efforts.
- Provides high-level operations support as part of a small but highly-functional team.
- Follows strict inventory protocols to route and track highly valuable customer consignment submissions, in excess of 15,000 unique items per fiscal year, from initial onboarding through final sale.
- Provides high-level customer service to consignors, stakeholders and outside vendors.
- Procures equipment and services using internal purchasing cards.
- Assists in creation of nationally distributed catalog showcasing auctions offerings, manages social media accounts and stays abreast of latest film and photography best practices.
- Assists various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
- Motivates and trains employees to maximize team productivity.
- Manages internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Operations Specialist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
11.2007 - 07.2019
- Coordinated and facilitated all internal and external Test & Measurement Equipment calibration services with scientists, engineers and vendor technicians
- Procured equipment and services using internal purchasing systems and reconciled charges.
- Managed multiple budgets and provided support to fiscal representatives concerning capital purchases.
- Maintained various databases and SharePoint sites of sector owned property and equipment.
- Managed and facilitated property inventory and audits of over 5000 pieces of laboratory and government-owned equipment per cycle.
- Photographer and videographer for sector-wide events, meetings, conferences, and sponsor deliverables.
- Researched and procured department A/V equipment, peripherals and non-standard computers.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Evaluated performance and policies against metrics.
- Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
United States Air Force - Maryland ANG
11.1999 - 08.2010
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and relational databases.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Followed verbal and technical orders to accomplish tasks.
- Collaborated with flight crew, maintenance supervisors, specialists and operations support to meet mission objectives.
- Squadron 'High-Flyer' award winner 6x for consistently exceeding unit expectations, 100% aircraft readiness, and routinely receiving positive feedback from aircrew and supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Mangement
Ashford University
Skills
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- T&ME Calibration
- Audits
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Vendor relationship management
- Operations tracking
- Quality Management
- SharePoint
- Planning and Coordination
- Office administration
- Proficiency in iOS and macOS
- Written Communication
- Punctuality
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Photography
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
Air Force Achievement Medal - Operation Enduring Freedom
Timeline
Photography Manager
Huggins & Scott
10.2019 - Current
Operations Specialist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
11.2007 - 07.2019
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
United States Air Force - Maryland ANG
11.1999 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Mangement
Ashford University