Television producer/studio manager turned highly-motivated pilot looking to fulfill lifelong dream of a career in aviation.  During my prior professional life, I had the privilege to teach laymen how to produce, create, and film their own TV shows for airing at the Manhattan television studio I managed.  In this role, I managed a team in a fast-paced environment. As our studio was open to the public, I managed and worked with a wide variety of stakeholders. This experience honed my communication skills and illustrated the importance of good communication with all stakeholders in order to achieve organizational goals.
 
I’m looking for a position as a Flight Instructor or Pilot to continually improve my piloting skills while helping student-pilots or a business.

Education

ATP Flight School
Airline Career Pilot Program January 13, 2025 - April 9, 2026 Flight and ground training with ATP Flight School completed with the following ratings: - Commercial Pilot | SEL | MEL - Instrument rating - Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
B.A. in Audiovisual Art Production January 12, 2004 - November 22, 2008

Work Experience

Production & Studio Manager at the MNN El Barrio Firehouse
Manhattan Neighborhood Network September 12, 2016 - January 11, 2025 - Oversaw the operations of the TV studios, editing facilities and field equipment rentals; including scheduling, maintenance and space rentals. Suggested equipment acquisitions for upgrade and maintenance purposes. - Managed the Production Department team; including hiring, shifts scheduling, duties assignments, recurrent training, workflow approvals and deliverables. - Attended planning meetings with the MNN Firehouse Director and offered insight and recommendations on the operations related to the Production Department. - Liaison with local community organizations to assist them with TV & video production that will support their mission. - Produced in-house content for the MNN TV channels. Directed studio productions as required by the operation.
Production Facilitator
Manhattan Neighborhood Network September 9, 2016 - December 1, 2014 - Provided technical/creative consultation to producers and members of the public. - Facilitated studio productions: prepare equipment, troubleshoot technical and user problems. - Facilitated editing station use: troubleshoot technical problems. - Assisted in studio production and editing as needed. - Operated switching, lighting and audio boards as well as studio and robotic cameras for the purpose of assisting on community and independent projects and productions as needed.
Camera Operator
NYC Media November 28, 2014 - November 4, 2013 - Camera operator (XDCAM, Canon EOS Cinema & 5D Mark III, DVCPro, MiniDV). - Operation of robotic camera/switcher system. - Coverage of mayoral and council events. - Lighting and grip operations for field and green screen productions.

Aircraft Experience

PA-28
  • Time in Type: 242.6 hrs
  • Last Training: April 9, 2026
  • Training Type: CFI-I Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 25.7 hrs
  • Last Training: December 23, 2025
  • Training Type: ME Commercial Add-on
  • Facility: ATP Flight School