Paula Ashtyn
Wrightwood,CA
Summary
Experienced professional Executive seeking to fill a role in a capacity that I may be of service and benefit to your Organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder | Provider
Ashtyn Family Therapy
12.2021 - Current
- Managing a cross-functional team of over 15 employees.
- Provides trauma services for individuals, children and families dealing with loss, grief, marriage | family conflict and general Life Coach type of services.
- Built from absolute scratch the entire website for the corporation as well as back-end services that allow for a completely virtual client-to-provider experience.
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
11.2012 - 01.2022
- Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft on the ground from takeoff to landing, en route movements of aircraft up to 60,000 ft. in some NASA | NORAD | military and SpaceX movements.
- Issue takeoff and landing instructions while simultaneously ensuring the protection of airspace that incorporates nearly 1,000 square miles (i.e. San Diego | Mexico border - Washington and the Pacific Ocean - Arizona could create an airspace 'box' of responsibility of sorts.
- Worked numerous in-flight emergencies and have safely handled the lives of nearly one million Souls (passengers) with absolutely zero loss of life.
Emergency 911 Dispatcher
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Imminently assessed, categorized and dispatched Police, Fire and | or EMS services to all calls.
- Updated responding units as to the ever changing environment and nature of the services that must be rendered.
- Mentally became extremely tried and true in remaining calm under pressure, acting and proper decision making in many of the absolute most stressful circumstances that a person can imagine.
- Remaining compassionate and empathetic while recognizing that during my 'typical' day at work, I would be speaking to individuals experiencing, quite possibly, the worst day of their lives!
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2002 - 12.2009
- Satellite Communications Operator
- Maintained a wartime readiness of all satellite communications equipment.
- Led a Battalion of over (50) United States Marines.
Education
Masters of Organizational Leadership -
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Aeronautics
Lewis University
Romeoville, ILFederal Aviation Administration Academy
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
Key Qualifications
- Relevant experience in many aspects of organizational leadership.
- Background as a United States Marine.
- Executive experience from the ground up to CEO of two corporations.
- Nearly two decades experience in management, team building and development.
- Excel at being a humble, honest team player who takes pride in everything I do.
- No task is too big or too small; above or beneath me.
Hobbies and Interests
- Nearly all sports.
- Reading.
- Photography.
- Writing.
- Poetry.
- Animals.
- Country music (old soul).
- Boots.
- Boats.
- Peace.
- Our environment.
- Hats.
Activities
- Volunteer Efforts at Acton Presbyterian Church.
- Volunteer at Hospice Facilities.
- Involved with 'The Lost Boys' (non-profit organization).
- Participated in Special Olympics.
- Volunteer at Amagrosa Middle School.
- Volunteer at Gregg Anderson, Quartz Hill.
- Pro-Bono works with the Elderly and low income.
Timeline
Founder | Provider
Ashtyn Family Therapy
12.2021 - Current
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
11.2012 - 01.2022
Emergency 911 Dispatcher
11.2010 - 10.2012
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2002 - 12.2009
Masters of Organizational Leadership -
Lewis University
Bachelor Of Science - Aeronautics
Lewis University
Federal Aviation Administration Academy