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General Resume
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EXPERIENCE
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BGI, dba Germain Seminars and Workshops
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop leader
- Life Coach
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Adventure Wisdom, LLC: (2011-Present)
- Parachuting Aerodynamics and Safety Courses
- Adrenalin Management Courses
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Big Air Sportz, Inc. (2000-Present)
- Head of Research and Development
- Manufaturing Engineer: Signature Series Parachutes
- Parachute Designer/Test Pilot
- Parachuting Education: Flight Safety Courses
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Expert Witness:
- Mills vs. Skydive Arizona, 2012
- Estate of Sierra Thomas v CIMSA et al., 2013
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United States Parachute Association (2011-Present)
- Safety and Training Advisor
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Aerodyne Research, Inc. (2010-Present)
- Freelance Parachute Designer/Test Pilot
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Civilian Parachuting Expert Instructor (2009-Present)
- US Special Operations Command (Various SpecOps Units)
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X-Games Competitor (1995-1997)
- World Champion: Freefly Skydiving Monterey, CA
- Owner/Founder: Vermont Skydiving Adventures, Addison, Vermont (1991-1997)
- Owner: Malone Parachute Center, Plattsburg, New York (1987-Present)
- FAA Senior Parachute Rigger (1988-Present)
- 14,000+ Parachute Jumps 27 Years Experience
INVENTOR/DESIGNER:
- "Airlocks" US Patent # 5,573,207 "Valve Apparatus for Ram Air Wings"
- "Slider-Silencer": collapsible slider mechanism
- "Slox": Riser-slider locking mechanism
- Parachute Designs: Jedei, Genesis, Samurai, Lotus, Sensei, Rebel
AUTHOR:
- Transcending Fear: (The Psychology of Adrenalin)
- The Parachute and its Pilot: (Parachute Aerodynamics Textbook)
- Vertical Journey: (Skydiving Instructional Book and DVD)
- Greenlight Your Life: (Inspirational Psychology book)
- Parachute Owners’ Manuals: Air Time Designs, Big Air Sportz, Precision
- Numerous articles on Parachute Safety and Adrenalin Management
EDUCATION
- B.A. Psychology, University of Vermont (1985-1991)
- M. A. Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa University (1998-Present)
For Scheduling:
bookbrian@transcendingfear.com
(301) 646-0761
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