Nate Guevara
Operations Manager
Visalia,CA
Summary
Experienced in team leadership and effective project and program management for organizational success. Dedicated to delivering high-quality results and fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Area Manager II
Amazon
Visalia
08.2024 - Current
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Coordinated with various departments to facilitate smooth communication, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
Operations Manager
Insitu, Inc. Boeing
09.2017 - 12.2023
- Contract Account Manager for 15+ foreign and domestic customers/sites responsible for budget, staffing, and performance management
- Product support manager responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and deploying 30 direct reports to customer contracts
- Identified, managed, and mitigated program risks to direct leadership through debriefs and regular program meetings
- Communicated and coordinated effectively with cross functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and achieve program objectives
Standards and Evaluation Specialist
Insitu, Inc. Boeing
09.2016 - 09.2017
- UAS Operator Evaluator and Instructor responsible for taking calls from the Operation Action Center to assist during In-Flight Emergencies at forward deployed sites
- Conducted numerous reviews of telemetry of flight mishap packages from deployed sites for causal factors and lessons learned
- Revised, implemented, and maintained standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and safety among company owned and operated sites
Deployed Operations UAS Instructor
Chipton Ross
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Delivered classroom academics and simulator events to foreign and domestic customers/students
- Conducted simulator events, practical exercises, and live flight evaluations to meet company personnel qualification standards
- Maintenance and Operator instructor responsible for safety of students and company assets
Field Service Representative
Insitu, Inc. Boeing
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Deployed 7+ years in support of customers as a Site Lead/manager, Maintenance Chief, Mission Coordinator, and UAS operator
- Provided customer facing on-site technical and operational support for sustainment of forward deployed X200/X300 unmanned aerial systems
- Served as a liaison between customers, engineering, program managers, and management to address technical inquiries, feedback, and customer requirements
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
United States Navy
11.2002 - 11.2008
- Operated multiple mission critical sensors and payloads totaling over 1,600 flight hours aboard the P3C Orion as a Naval Aircrewman
- 70+ missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, awarded 3 Navy Air Medals
Timeline
Area Manager II
Amazon
08.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Insitu, Inc. Boeing
09.2017 - 12.2023
Standards and Evaluation Specialist
Insitu, Inc. Boeing
09.2016 - 09.2017
Deployed Operations UAS Instructor
Chipton Ross
01.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia And Design
DeVry University
11.2015 - 10.2018
Field Service Representative
Insitu, Inc. Boeing
09.2008 - 09.2015
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
United States Navy
11.2002 - 11.2008
Skills
Relationship building and management
Business development and planning
Team development
Operations management
Certifications And Education
- Active Security Clearance, Secret Clearance
- PMI Member
- Certified X200 & X300 instructor
- Bachelor of Science in Multimedia & Design, 4.0