Kiley P. Cressionie
Gheens
Summary
Senior UAS Pilot at Entergy, Inc. with expertise in UAV mission planning and data analytics. Demonstrated success in leading teams to improve operational efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance. Experienced in training junior pilots and promoting effective communication in high-pressure situations. Strong commitment to safety and excellence in UAS operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAS Pilot Sr
Entergy, Inc.
Kenner
07.2024 - Current
- Guide, train, and lead UAS team creating growth and driving efficiency.
- Create processes and procedures.
- Coordinate UAV missions utilizing crew resource management.
- Conduct missions during storms and outages to swiftly identify problem areas in need of repair to quickly return power to our customers.
- Deliver data analytics to our line of business partners driving success.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance.
- Managed flight plans, navigation, and weather assessments during flights.
- Trained junior pilots on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate flight logs and documentation for regulatory compliance.
UAS Pilot
Morris P. Hebert, Inc.
Houma
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Logged 577 hours of UAS flight time as Remote Pilot in Charge.
- Planned UAV missions using crew resource management techniques.
- Conducted hydrographic surveys utilizing single-beam, side-scan sonar, and magnetometer tools.
- Processed all collected data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Drone Pilot
GulfEarth Partners
Houma
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Planned missions to ensure operational efficiency.
- Processed gathered data for informed decision-making.
- Maintained comprehensive records of drone operations.
- Tracked and documented drone maintenance activities accurately.
Pile Driver
Concrete and Steel Erectors
Prairieville
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated and maintained forklift to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in placement of piles for efficient project execution.
- Utilized vibration pile driver.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings and job safety analyses to promote workplace safety.
Personnel Manager
Winston International
Gheens
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Cultivated relationships with new and existing clients to enhance loyalty.
- Fulfilled client needs by sourcing and placing quality personnel.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate potential employees for various roles.
- Maintained comprehensive records of employee and client interactions.
Environmental Project Technician / Field Team Lead
T. Baker Smith
Houma
11.2007 - 03.2015
- Collected, processed, and stored project data on biological environmental assessments.
- Ensured projects adhered to budget constraints.
- Operated company vehicles and equipment safely to maintain compliance.
- Maintained environmental sampling equipment for optimal performance.
Environmental Regulatory Compliance Representative
Bollinger Shipyards
Lockport
03.2002 - 08.2006
- Conducted environmental assessments to evaluate compliance with regulations.
- Developed strategies for waste reduction and pollution prevention initiatives.
- Reviewed environmental impact reports for accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for environmental incidents.
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitored safety equipment and ensured proper maintenance and availability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Gender Studies
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-1997
Skills
- UAV mission planning
- Safety protocols
- Data analytics
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping standards
- Crew resource management
- Machinery operation
- Waterborne vessel operation
- Aviation regulations compliance
- Pre-flight check
- UAS operations
- Safety compliance
- Mission coordination
- FAA regulations
- Training and development
- Environmental assessments
- Client relations
- Process development
- Safety inspection
Certification
Part 107 - remote unmanned vehicle pilot.
Timeline
UAS Pilot Sr
Entergy, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
UAS Pilot
Morris P. Hebert, Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2024
Drone Pilot
GulfEarth Partners
05.2017 - 09.2017
Pile Driver
Concrete and Steel Erectors
05.2017 - 09.2017
Personnel Manager
Winston International
09.2016 - 12.2016
Environmental Project Technician / Field Team Lead
T. Baker Smith
11.2007 - 03.2015
Environmental Regulatory Compliance Representative
Bollinger Shipyards
03.2002 - 08.2006
Associate of Arts - Gender Studies
Nicholls State University