Dontarius Collins
Raeford,NC
Summary
Operations and logistics professional with extensive experience leading multi-site teams, managing complex operations, and driving process improvements across multiple business locations. Experienced recreational UAS pilot with hands-on DJI and FPV flight operations, drone assembly, electronic wiring, and troubleshooting. Recognized for strong leadership, operational planning, technical aptitude, and the ability to quickly learn emerging technologies. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAS Operator
UAS & Technical Experience
10.2025 - Current
- Recreational UAS Pilot (DJI & FPV Platforms)Drone Assembly, Configuration & Integration
- Electronic Wiring & Component Installation
- Equipment Inspection & Preventive Maintenance
- Flight Safety Procedures
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Inventory & Asset Accountability
- Operational Documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- GPS Navigation
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
Regional Manager- Multi Unit
Aarons' Sales and Lease
08.2023 - Current
- Direct operational performance across eight business locations while ensuring consistent execution of company standards.
- Lead and mentor more than 50 employees, developing management teams and improving operational performance.
- Analyze operational metrics and implement strategic improvement plans to increase efficiency and profitability.
- Coordinate logistics, inventory accountability, transportation, and equipment management across multiple locations.
- Produce detailed operational reports for executive leadership while tracking key performance indicators.
- Conduct regular site inspections, identify operational deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with leadership to improve business processes through data-driven decision making.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
West Carteret
Morehead City, NC05.2012
Computer Science (Unfinished)
WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC12-2015
Skills
- Organizational budget management
- Logistics inventory management
- Account management
- UAS Flight Operations (DJI & FPV)
- POS systems
- Map reading
- Computer networking
- Data management
- Product management
- Productivity software
- Strategic planning
- Program development
Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
- Driver's License
Timeline
UAS Operator
UAS & Technical Experience
10.2025 - Current
Regional Manager- Multi Unit
Aarons' Sales and Lease
08.2023 - Current
High school diploma or GED -
West Carteret
Computer Science (Unfinished)
WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY
Additional Information
- Recreational Flight Time & UAS Experiences
- DJI Mavic 2 hours - 45
- DJI Mini Pro 3 - 19
- DJI Flip - 12
- Currently building my own FPV quad copter
- Pursuing Part 107 Certification
References
Shannon Oliver - CUAS Flight Operations Manager - (252)723-1625
Ryan Lewis - Aerospace Machinist - (252)725-9388