Luaan Gutierrez
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Accomplished professional with a diverse background, including a pivotal role as a Legislative Assistant for the State of New Mexico and a successful tenure as Owner/Operator of Tantalizing Takeoffs, where sales soared by 900%. Expert in organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, I excel in planning and executing large-scale events, demonstrating a unique blend of analytical and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Mexico Legislative Assistant
State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
01.2022 - Current
- Legislative Assistant to Senator Nick Paul and Senator Bill Burt.
- Duties include helping with Capital Outlay, reviewing state agency audits for the purpose of qualifying Capital Outlay Projects to help with funding, and choosing projects.
- Organize and track current legislation for my Senators Track bills and advise the Senators where bills are in committees as well as the actions that have been taken with respect to the current bills.
Owner/Operator
Tantalizing Takeoffs
Santa Monica, CA
05.1988 - 05.2019
- I began an aviation/pilot supply store at the Santa Monica Airport and went from $30,000 in sales to $300,000 in sales in one year.
- Did all the ordering, marketing merchandising and bookkeeping for all the products that we sold in the store.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Did all the hiring of employees, training, payroll at the store.
Flight Instructor
California Aviation and Self-Employed
Santa Monica, CA
11.1995 - 12.2001
- Taught Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instructor Private, Instructor Commercial, Instructor Multi-Engine and Ground Instructor ratings.
- Prepared course objectives to teach ground school to follow Part 41 standards established by FAA.
- I started an aviation seminar business to provide more detail in various aviation subjects.
- Did military ATP conversions for recently separated military pilots wanting to fly in general aviation.
FAA Written Designee
FAA
Santa Monica, CA
02.1985 - 04.1995
- Administered written test for Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP, Balloon, Helicopter, Mechanic Airframe and Mechanic Powerplant
Pilot
United Airlines (West Air Regional)
Fresno, CA
06.1988 - 12.1988
- Second officer for UA, West Air, flying the Shorts 360.
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircrafts' engines, fuel systems, instruments and other critical components.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography-Ecosystems
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1978
Skills
- Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish language
- Skilled in Word, Excel,, PowerPoint, bookkeeping,
- Organizational skills
- Plan and execute large events
Certification
- Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, ATP, Ground and all Instructor Ratings
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
New Mexico Legislative Assistant
State of New Mexico
01.2022 - Current
Flight Instructor
California Aviation and Self-Employed
11.1995 - 12.2001
Pilot
United Airlines (West Air Regional)
06.1988 - 12.1988
Owner/Operator
Tantalizing Takeoffs
05.1988 - 05.2019
FAA Written Designee
FAA
02.1985 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Geography-Ecosystems
University of California, Los Angeles
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