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Led a competitive, successful bid to host the National Space Society's 2009 International Space Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Managed a team of 100+ staff and volunteers through all phases of the project including site selection, advertising, conference program selection, setup and on-site operations.

Co-founded a "space culture" company with designer Karen Lau to revitalize the look and feel of the space industry and integrate space themes into everyday living. Now operating as an independently-owned consulting firm focussed on media, education, outreach, and event coordination for the aerospace community.

Co-host of an occasional audio and video podcast focusing on space headlines and interviews.

Organize collaborations between the nation's premiere space advocacy organizations.

Direct operations for one of the most active chapters of the National Space Society. Activities include cross-organizational information sharing and event promotion, launch support and publicity, and general chapter meetings. Spearheaded successful rival bid to host 2009 International Space Development Conference in Florida.

Global Executive Council position responsible for supporting events and organizers around the globe and beyond. Duties include support  and collaboration with the Executive Director on vision, organizational strategy, long-term and annual goals,  personnel coordination, overall implementation, and operational management.

Organize and manage 40+ people as a volunteer workforce for the first and second annual OC Air Show in Ocean City, MD. Volunteer positions included tickets & security, program sales, parking, performer support, and hospitality.

• Identify and pursue new opportunities for educational outreach
• Responded to NASA Quest Challenges Program RFI
• Executive Council member for Yuri’s Night- World Space Party project
• Program Staff member, Space Generation Congress 2005 in Fukuoka, Japan
• Inspiring Education workgroup member, Space Generation Congress 2004 in Vancouver, Canada

- Develop and implement an on-site education program for 3,000 students during the 2007 World Space Expo at Kennedy Space Center, November 3-11, 2007.
- Design interactive activities that are correlated to relevant Florida education standards.
- Facilitate participation by 6-8th grade classrooms from various parts of Florida.
- Support informal educational activities for Girl Scouts participating in the World Space Expo.
- Collaborate with partner organizations to create additional educational opportunities including online activities, support for educators, and local events.

Managed the organization and execution of the premiere international gathering of youth and young professionals focussing on space exploration.  

- Maintained steady growth in applicants and attendees.  

- Located and coordinated venues in Valencia, Spain.

- Strengthened relationships with the International Astronautical Federation.

- Set new record for event sponsorship.

- attract and coordinate research-oriented microgravity flights on parabolic aircraft operated by the Zero Gravity Corporation (www.GoZeroG.com)
- create and manage partnerships to use facilities at the Kennedy Space Center to support microgravity research
- assist with the development and implementation of workshops, seminars, online education modules, or other workforce development activities
- manage the 2006 Space Generation Congress in Valencia, Spain

Provided subject matter expertise for the Florida Aerospace Microgravity Training Program. Consulted on curriculum revisions and movement to an online format. Also provided audio technician services to capture and edit voice-overs.

• Designed, fabricated, installed, and obtained FAA approval for B727-200 modifications supporting commercial parabolic flight activities
• Completed 14 CFR FAR Part 121 Flight Attendant Training and certification for all ZERO-G crew positions
• Created and implemented research documentation and procedures
• Responsible for attracting, coordinating, certifying, and managing all reduced-gravity research flight operations
• Coordinated the certification, loading, and safe operation of equipment in support of media and filming flight operations

Taught the "Comedy Workshop" and "Video Production" courses for local middle school students during the summer “Kids In College" program. Responsibilities included preparation of class materials, presentation of lectures on relevant subject matters, student project coordination, technical and artistic advisement, and overall operations of classes.

- Managed 12 students continuously Sunday-Friday
- Managed 6 adults + 6 students Friday-Sunday
- Duties included: space history instruction, simulator training, model rocket launches, Kennedy Space Center tours, general supervision, and project management.

Helped to develop, implement, and maintain for-profit business ventures for the university. Created a specialized student handbook for an advanced pilot training program. Organized an industry workshop on pilot selection and training.

- Deptartment of Admissions
- Resident Advisor
- Deptartment of Housing
- President's Office / Board Operations