Frank Abagnale
1237 University Drive, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 867-5309
E-Mail: catchmeifyoucan@gmail.com
Personal Summary
An intellectual polyglot, whose perseverance, competency, and passion are perceptible. Having a positive outlook on life, striving to
preform at best aptitude, while maintaining a professional image. An exceptional correspondent with diversity and cultural comprehension
backed by a Hispanic background and having studied abroad. An effective team leader and member, driven by passion for success and
completing tasks with commitment to quality with consideration to detail to assure the task is complete in a safe and efficient manner.
Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Minor: Business Administration
GPA: 3.80
August 2011-Expected May 2015
Honors and Awards
o ULM Academic Excellence Award upon entering the University
o Twice Top recipient: Bill Dumatrait Memorial Academic Scholarship from the Louisiana Airport Managers & Associates
o Frank Hedrick Aviation Scholarship
o Twice recipient of ULM Emerging Scholars Scholarship
o ULM NIFA Flight Team- Captain
o ULM College of Business Symposium Brain Bowl Runner-up 2012
Flight Experience
Certificates and Ratings:
o Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land- JPS Aviation, Monroe, LA, 2012
o Instrument Airplane – JPS Aviation, Monroe, LA, 2012
Total Hours…………………………………. 253
Pilot in Command………………………….....200
Instrument (simulated & actual)……………...69
Cross Country………………………………...138
Night……………………………………….....31
Complex Aircraft……………………………..58
High Performance Aircraft……………….......35
Job Experience
Internship- September 2012-Present
Pilots for Patients Non-Profit Organization Special Events Coordinator
-Recruiting pilots, attending and organizing aviation events to promote the organization.
Internship- Summer of 2012 and 2013
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development- Aviation Career Education (ACE) camp
Aviation Instructor and Lead Counsel
-Worked with other instructors to coordinate lesson plans and taught basics of aviation to high school students.
-Worked with Airport and Aviation Personnel to coordinate and plan the weeks of camps.
Activities
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): Member
University of Louisiana at Monroe Flight Team: Member and Captain
Women in Aviation International: Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Member
Volunteer Work
April 2013-Present
Pilots for Patients mission sponsor- cover expenses for a compassion flight and fly as co-pilot
March 2012-present
My Best Friend Pet Cemetery- manual labor to maintain landscape appeal at the cemetery
February 2012- present
Chennault Aviation and Military Museum- tour guide, helping coordinate events, updating displays, helping to restore a Beech
18 aircraft for display
Summer 2010 & 2011
Lafayette Parish School Board English Second Language (E.S.L.) - Tutor students in all subjects from grades Pre-K to 12th
Frank Abagnale
1237 University Drive, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 867-5309
E-Mail: catchmeifyoucan@gmail.com
References
Stevie Wonder
Aviation Program Manager
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
P.O. Box 9676
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Phone: (225) 111-2910
Email: wonder.stevie@gmail.com
David Ortiz
President
Pilots for Patients
3127 Buick Drive
Boston, MA 02217
Phone: (617) 954-9987
Email: bigpapi617@yahoo.com
David Letterman
Aviation Chair
University of South Dakota State
Blackhills Hall 142
700 University Ave.
Sioux Fall, SD 57101
Phone: (605) 342-1784
Email: lettermand@gmail.com