Hi, I’m
Zach Parker
Airborne Infantryman
Fort Bragg,NC
Summary
Highly dedicated and disciplined U.S. Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot and Airborne Infantryman with over eight years of military experience. Proven leadership capabilities and a consistent track record of maintaining exceptional attention to detail in high-stakes environments. Adept at working independently or collaboratively within diverse teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization. Committed to continuous learning, rapid adaptation, and maintaining sound judgment and critical thinking under pressure.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Army
Airborne Infantryman
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in after-action reviews, providing valuable input to enhance future mission planning and execution.
- Maintained high levels of discipline within the unit, fostering an environment conducive to meeting mission requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities by mentoring junior soldiers on tactics, techniques, and procedures related to Airborne Infantry operations.
- Reacted quickly under pressure, making sound decisions that contributed to successful outcomes in time-sensitive scenarios.
Yellowfin Ocean SportsSeagrove Beach, FL
Operations Manager
08.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated with vendors to manage inventory and ensure on time delivery
- Analyzed production data to guarantee efficient strategic planning
- Managed employees and coordinated schedule to maximize efficiency
- Engaged in customer service-related activities to promote organizational success
- Led project management efforts to streamline the bike, kayak, and paddle board rental
- Social media management on all platforms to increase organizational span of influence
- Cultivated new vendor relationships to increase customer engagement and overall profitability
- Identified customer needs to maximize their experience in the store
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Associate District Manager
03.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Cultivate CPA, banker, and business advisor relationships to generate leads for new business via referrals
- Network with local centers of influence to build company and personal brand to drive revenue
- Execute steps in the sales process, from initial contact to technology implementation
- Contact current clients for product upgrades and complementary services
- Utilize interpersonal skills to produce new relationships, and maintain, and even improve current ones
- Trained, utilized, and mastered Customer Relationship Management software (i.e., Salesforce etc.)
- Expertise and experience in cold calling with success in obtaining new business
- Fluidity in navigating outside sales role as it relates to prospecting and fostering new relationships
- Ability to influence and overcome common objections in effort to prove a specific product of choice
U.S. ArmyFort Hood, TX
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
02.2015 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated other individuals regarding their efficiency and competence as it related to piloting unmanned aerial vehicles
- Coordinated with customers from various government agencies while conducting reconnaissance and kinetic operations
- Completed detailed forms necessary for preflight and coordination with air traffic control
- Operated and supervised a $10 million dollar plus unmanned aerial vehicle, to include mission planning, with no safety violations or damage occurring
- Coordinated takeoff and recovery of aircraft, performed preflight, in flight, and post flight checks and procedures
- Planned and analyzed flight missions, with the ability of dynamic re-tasking being a must
- Trusted to manage operator level maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, light and heavy wheeled vehicles, and some crane operations
- Instructed subordinates on flight instruction during complex missions in various locations
Education
American Military University
MBA from Business
01.2020 - 02.2021
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Management
07.2018 - 12.2019
University Overview
- 3.97 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude
Cochise College
Associate of Applied Science from UAV Operation
05.2015 - 08.2019
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
Timeline
Airborne Infantryman
Army
04.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Yellowfin Ocean Sports
08.2021 - 04.2023
Associate District Manager
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
03.2021 - 08.2021
American Military University
MBA from Business
01.2020 - 02.2021
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Management
07.2018 - 12.2019
Cochise College
Associate of Applied Science from UAV Operation
05.2015 - 08.2019
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
U.S. Army
02.2015 - 02.2021
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