Resume.

Jonah D. Avillanoza
 
[email protected] |www.linkedin.com/in/jonahavillanoza | 757-362-4815 | Virginia Beach, VA 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 
Special Operations Veteran, highly motivated leader focused on results-driven problem solving. Utilizes creative, innovative, and thoughtful design to solve complex challenges and drive continuous improvement in consumer products, services and technical solutions. Ambitious producer inspiring others to look beyond the obvious to create deliverables that are responsible, never compromising, and push the limits of what is possible. Uncanny ability to recognize opportunity and capitalize in a way that provokes thought and new perspectives to create unwavering success for a team and culture. Good works for most; how can we be great?
 
SKILLS

• Cross Functionality
• Strategic Planning
• Crisis Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Project Management

 

• Concept Development
• Branding
• Graphic Design | Illustration
• Web Design | Content Creation
• Package & Product Design

 

• Developing Leaders
• Written & Oral Communication
• Hardworking Fast Learner
• Excellent Conversationalist

GALLUP STRENGTHS:  Responsibility | Achiever | Maximizer | Belief | Input
 
EXPERIENCE­­­­­
 
U.S. NAVY                                                                                                                            2016 - Present 
Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician                                                  2018 - Present
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Two

• Manage $2.5M in equipment, training aids, classified publications, cryptological information systems, weapons, ammunition and explosives, diving and air operations gear to develop leaders and teammates and foster 100% operational readiness for the organization
• Instrumental in conducting planning, safety, and execution of mission and operations
• Lead cross-functional, internal, and team-based training as subject matter expert to improve knowledge on explosive threats, mitigation and disposal
• Manage, execute, coach, create, train and convey high level technical explosive methodology and IED/Counter-IED threat mitigation directly to non-technical stakeholders in training and operational environments
• Perform project site assessments to include technical maintenance and troubleshooting for unmanned aircraft systems and electronic counter measure equipment in a cross-functional organization
• Counsel, coordinate, strengthen departmental heads and qualify colleagues leading to promotions of eligible candidates to supervisory positions
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to exceed expectations to attain supervisory qualifications elevating and increasing the organization’s operational proficiency
• Qualified Navy SCUBA and mixed gas diver to depth of 180 feet of sea water, parachutist, Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques / Maritime Cast and Recovery Master, Demolition Expert

 
R&A Drone Solutions, Co-Founder                                                                        2020 – Present
Virginia Beach, VA 

• FAA Commercial Licensed Drone Pilot
• Co-Founder of construction site management, stockpiles and aggregates, commercial and residential real estate drone photography company
• Manage, analyze, and construct three-dimensional maps using PIX4D and Virtual Surveyor to assist construction, dirt-work companies and project site managers with estimates and dirt-work monitoring down to a 10th of a foot in accuracy using GPS and RTK technology.  

 
Rigged For Sea. Clothing Company, Founder                                                       2016 – Present
Virginia Beach, VA

• Founder of an art collective clothing brand made for the Waterman, Warriors, and Outdoorsmen
• Design and deliver a brand focused on functionality, innovation in material science, technical solutions, environmentally responsible choices and forward-thinking art
• Create and Oversee subsidiary components: a weekly podcast: focused on community outreach, mental health and small business entrepreneurship, music production and video production
• Web Development, Clothing Research and Development, Product Design

 
Freelance Graphic Design / Fine Artist                                                                 2012 – Present
Virginia Beach, VA

• Assist select start-up companies in branding, logo creation, concept development, package design, and marketing 
• Design and provide digital illustrations for over 30 products across various industries to include magazine publications, UX/UI design, and web design

 
Technical Support Specialist                                                                                   2015 – 2016
Virginia Beach, VA

• Managed CRM platform Infusionsoft
• Facilitated and organized thousands of clients’ highly sensitive banking and account information to assist their customer service needs while orchestrating detailed record-keeping practices 
• Analyzed and handled banking issues and subscription assistance through WePay, and FirstData
• Worked closely as an assistant to Technical Support Director

 
EDUCATION
 

            Bachelor of Science, Studio Art  (Oil Painting & Drawing)                                                                                            2015
            James Madison University | Harrisonburg, Virginia
 
            Master of Arts, Web Design & Online Communication (Web& Mobile Application Development )              2023
            University of Florida | Gainesville, Florida
 
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ART
Born: Monterrey, California

-Selected Exhibitions  

2011 Jenkins Fine Arts Center Gallery #2
3-D Sculpture Show
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

2015 Student Undergraduate Show
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 

2015 Anti-Art show
Local Show
Virginia Beach, VA

2015 Artworks
Student Show
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

2016 Tar Roof Local Artist
Local Show
​Virginia Beach, VA

-Commissions/ Clients

2011-2016  David Francis Logo design for Hunger LLC.
2011 Clearwater Pools logo design
2012 Tyler Meekins 9-11 clothing
2012 Madhatt Outerwear
2013 Pungo Boardhouse
2013 Industrial Ducote Solutions
2015 Marianne Williamson / Laurie Debenetto
2016-2020 Rigged For Sea Clothing Co.
2016 Heritage
2018 331 Local
2019 2-3-1
2020 J.R. Schnackenberg 
2020 Red Short Nation 
2020 PhilosoFit
2020 Taylor Reeves & Erik Kastner 


Collections

Avillanoza Personal Collection (mom and dad)
Virginia Beach, VA

Parker Curran’s Personal Collection
Virginia Beach, VA

Derek Carter’s personal Collection
Virginia Beach, VA

Sizemore Personal Collection
Virginia Beach, VA

Mickey Ryan's Personal Collection 
Charlotte, NC 

Agles Personal Collection
Virginia Beach, VA

Werksman Personal Collection 
Syracuse, NY

Parker Personal Collection 
Virginia Beach, VA

Trapp Personal Collection
​Richmond, VA