Rhys Abel
Summary
As a Business Systems Manager at Stinson Aerial Services Inc, I leveraged GIS and drone piloting expertise to drive over $2M CAD in sales, fostering robust B2B/B2G relationships and spearheading non-dilutive fundraising strategies. My leadership enhanced operational efficiency and team skill development, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Systems Manager
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
Courtenay British Columbia Canada
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted B2B/B2G sales operations, opened/closed deals with research, forestry, engineering, defense, provincial / federal government agencies, post-secondary institutions, international firms. Excess of $2,000,000 CAD in gross drone service sales between 2021 - 2024
- Developed and researched in non-dilutive fundraising activities and business partnership agreements.
- Developed investor strategies for series A funding
- Core team member of upper management in policy and future company decision making strategies
- Created detailed documentation outlining processes, policies, procedures, roles, and responsibilities for multiple roles and functions related to drone operations.
- Led successful drone projects with thorough planning and execution strategies.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and automating manual tasks.
- Mentored team members in best practices for systems management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proactively identified bottlenecks that impeded smooth workflow execution; implemented corrective action plans.
- Developed and implemented business growth plans and strategies
- Promoted to Business Systems Manager Q4 of 2023
Drone Operator
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
Courteany British Columbia
06.2021 - Current
- 1500+ Flight Hours utilizing RPAS in complex scenarios
- 150+ Nights of Nighttime Operations - Beyond Visual Line of Sight
- High altitude flights up to 1500 M AGL and maximum distance of 10,000M from takeoff location.
- Operations in visibility denied environments such as rain, fog, smoke, etc.
- SFOC development experience
- Industries: Emergency Response, Forestry, Defense, First Nations, Mining, Infrastructure, etc.
- Certification: Flight Reviewer + Advanced Pilot Transport Canada + ROC-A
- Education: Taught in person over 50 students between basic and advanced certification courses. Collaboration with leading post secondary institutions.
- Aircraft Experience: DJI FlyCart 30 (Long line), M350, M30T, M2EA, etc.
- Sensor experience: LiDAR, Infrared, Multispectral, RGB
- No aircraft losses or accidents
GIS Technician
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
Courteany British Colubia
06.2021 - Current
- Co-developed internal current mapping standards and policies
- Built templates and maps using drone derived data
- Utilized and implemented RTK / GCP collection
- Co-conducted several internal and external GIS training programs
- Increased project efficiency by automating repetitive tasks using Python scripting and geoprocessing models.
- Effectively communicated complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders through clear visualizations and presentations.
- Supported emergency response efforts by quickly generating maps and visualizations that informed critical decisions during crisis situations in internet denied environments.
- Developed custom cartographic products tailored to client needs, improving customer satisfaction levels.
- GIS Program experience: QGIS (Primary), ArcGIS (Secondary)
- Processing Program experience: Global Mapper, Pix4D Mapper, Pix4D React, DJI Terra / DJI Modify, etc
Business & Systems Analyst
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
Courteany British Columbia Canada
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Trained business personnel in use of systems.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to support end-users and facilitate future enhancements.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality workmanship.
- Design business processes & systems that support the continued growth of operations.
- Designing new RPAS processes and systems for applications
- Formulated ideas and strategies to enter the RPAS market involving talking to industry experts, collaborating with post secondary engineering departments, federal government
- Generated business plan + market research reports on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Analyzed competitors, target markets, financial statements, budgeting, consulting, demographics while optimizing business efficiencies. Ran and controlled company all social media platforms growing engagement by 450% in 3 months.
Business Development
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
Courteany British Columbia Canada
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Contributed to business development efforts by preparing proposals for potential clients showcasing company's drone experience
- Identified business development opportunities resulting in revenue growth
- Spearheaded business development initiatives, resulting in increased revenue streams
- Implemented market research to identify emerging trends and adapt business development strategies accordingly
- Contributed to business development efforts by participating in industry events, networking opportunities, and client presentations.
- Contributed to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Created dynamic PowerPoint presentations to support sales and business development.
Education
Diploma - Entrepreneurship
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Vancouver06-2021
Skills
- Business analysis
- Drone Piloting
- Sales Pipeline (B2B / B2G)
- Stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational development
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Data analytics
- Project planning
- Technical requirement design
- Data modeling
- Geographic Information Systems
Certification
- Flight Reviewer & Advanced Drone Pilot - Transport Canada
- ROC-A
- First Aid Level 1 + Transportation Endorsement
- S100 + S185
- S211 + S212
- Pix4D Certified Surveyor
Timeline
Business Systems Manager
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
11.2023 - Current
Business & Systems Analyst
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
09.2021 - 11.2023
Drone Operator
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
06.2021 - Current
GIS Technician
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
06.2021 - Current
Business Development
Stinson Aerial Services Inc
12.2018 - 09.2021
Diploma - Entrepreneurship
British Columbia Institute of Technology