Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black has a diverse work experience in various roles related to training and development. Jennifer currently works as the Manager of Learning and Development at DroneUp. Prior to this, Jennifer worked at Pacific Gas and Electric Company as a Senior UAS Pilot and Sensor Operator, where they conducted UAS flights for inspection and data acquisition for various departments within the company. Jennifer also had responsibilities in technical writing and training, creating and maintaining the Internal UAS Department Operations Manual.

Prior to their role at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Jennifer worked at Riverside Health System as a Training Specialist. Jennifer developed soft skills training courses and designed instructional materials for the Professional Workforce Development program. Jennifer also facilitated classroom-led programs to improve leadership and organizational performance.

Before that, Jennifer was employed at Discovery Inc, where they worked as a Technical Trainer, Writer, and Master Control Operator. Jennifer led training programs for new hires, focusing on department processes and procedures. Jennifer earned recognition for their exceptional training contributions to the company.

Jennifer also has experience as a Technical Trainer and Performance Consultant at Verizon Business. In this role, they developed and coordinated training for various departments within Verizon Digital Media Services. Jennifer worked with cross-functional teams on test cases and process development for platform releases.

Additionally, Jennifer has a long history with Discovery Inc, where they worked as a Training Specialist and Technical Writer in the Media Technology Production and Operations group. Jennifer provided technical training for employees at all levels and collaborated with SMEs, vendors, and engineers to finalize system performance and functionality. Jennifer also served as a Quality Control Specialist earlier in their career.

Overall, Jennifer Black has a strong background in training and development, with experience in various industries such as technology, energy, and media.

Jennifer Black has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Media Studies with a minor in Psychology from New York University. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications including the Trusted Operator Program - Level 1 Remote Pilot from AUVSI in June 2020, the FAA Licensed sUAS/Drone Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration in June 2019, and the NC Commercial UAS Operator from NCDOT in September 2022. Jennifer also has the Skydio Professional Operator (SPO) certification, although the month and year of obtaining it are unknown.