Commercial & Client Experience
Jet Aviation
April – October 2026
Charter Management Representative · Scottsdale, Arizona
- Managed four in-fleet aircraft, coordinating Part 91 owner flights and Part 135 charter trips.
- Coordinated additional charter flights on vendor aircraft, working with other providers, crews, and operational stakeholders to deliver seamless client travel.
- Provided high-touch, discreet service to VIP and very-high-net-worth clients, with close attention to passenger preferences and follow-through.
- Supported charter quoting and introduced previous clients to Jet Aviation.
DuPratt Ford
September 2025 – April 2026
Automotive Sales / Product Specialist · Auburn, California
- Ranked as the dealership’s top salesperson every month and consistently exceeded sales targets.
- Developed leads through online marketing, telephone outreach, CRM activity, follow-up, and relationships with parts and service customers.
- Owned the sales process from lead development through vehicle selection and handoff to finance and insurance (F&I), preparing customers for the next stage of the purchase.
- Specialized in the Ford Raptor lineup, drawing on performance vehicle and off-road knowledge to help customers find the right vehicle for their needs.
- Earned positive feedback from F&I for consistent follow-up and the customer experience; cultivated relationships supporting repeat sales and ongoing parts and service business.
Earlier Aviation & Advisory Work
- Experience across charter coordination, dispatch, airport operations, aircraft sales support, and aircraft advisory.
- Founded Hangar 17 Aviation as a platform for contract aviation work, drawing on experience in client service, operations, and aircraft advisory.
Government, Policy & Stakeholder Work
James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
January – August 2022
Hostage Advocate & Robert A. Levinson Fellow
- Served as a liaison and advocate for families and victims, helping them navigate government, State Department, and intelligence community relationships.
- Coordinated multiple stakeholder relationships in sensitive circumstances requiring discretion, clear communication, and careful follow-through.
Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA)
January – August 2022
Intermittent support through May 2023
Secondment & collaboration through the foundation
- Supported collaboration around hostage affairs through a foundation-based secondment and ongoing coordination.
- Developed practical understanding of public institutions and stakeholder priorities while supporting family and victim advocacy.
HanVoice
January – April 2024
Project Manager · UN-focused events
- Managed stakeholder engagement surrounding UN-focused events as part of North Korea human rights work.
North Korea Research & Policy
Additional foundation work & graduate study
- Supported UniKorea Foundation. During graduate school (2019–2021), gained additional experience through internships with intelligence community North Korea desks.
- Across North Korea work, researched issues informing government policy, including nuclear counterproliferation, state-linked terrorism and cyber threats, and critical infrastructure.
- Contributed to human rights work involving refugee resettlement and support in the United States and at the UN level.
Additional Security Experience
Earlier consulting work includes travel risk planning, protective intelligence, and security assessments. These experiences inform how I prepare, evaluate risk, and communicate in sensitive situations.
Education & Perspective
- Georgetown University — Master of Science in Foreign Service, 2021
- Arizona State University — B.S. in Aeronautical Management Technology
- Aviation background includes commercial pilot and dispatcher qualifications.