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James Mihalek
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Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.Online Instructor
Teach international pilots to understand air traffic procedures, communications, and phraseology, allowing them to
efficiently and effectively operate within the United States National Airspace System (NAS). Use instructional
technology such as ZOOM, Power Point and USIM simulator program. Work with pilots at various levels of
knowledge and experience. Evaluate pilots using standard scenarios to determine if they have demonstrated the
proficiency necessary to operate within the NAS.
Spot On Canine Massage; St. Cloud, MN. August, 2018 – present
Owner & Canine Sports Massage Therapist
Work primarily with performance dogs to identify soft tissue abnormalities, muscle length tightness and limitations to
range of motion. Use of systematic applications of manual pressure and movement of soft tissues, including skin,
tendons, ligaments, fascia, and muscle to alleviate symptoms. Educate owners to help prevent symptoms from
returning, continuing optimum performance and wellness.
FAA-DOT Minneapolis ARTCC; Farmington, MN. May, 1991- December, 2016 *
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Coordinate and direct the movement of air traffic to ensure that planes stay safe distances apart. Move all aircraft
safely and efficiently through assigned sectors of airspace. Manage multiple airplanes efficiently, minimizing delays
by authorizing flight path changes and providing weather updates to pilots. Keep traffic levels manageable for the
airport and for en route controllers, by looking for traffic patterns that could create bottlenecks in the system.
Communicate with the pilots of aircraft, other sectors, and facilities, using a push-to-talk radiotelephony system. Part
of work groups for equipment upgrades: Communications, VSCS (1996); Radar Displays, DSR (1999-2000);
Electronic Flight Strips, URET (2002-2003); Automated flight data with Winnipeg Centre (2004). Area union (NATCA)
representative, (2001-2004). On-the-job Training Instructor, OJTI (1996-2016).