Sparkle T. Richards
Flight Attendant/ Inflight Instructor/ Inflight Compliance Supervisor
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Aviation professional with over a decade of experience across flight operations, crew training, and full-cycle recruitment. Proven track record of managing in-flight safety, premium food and beverage hospitality, and strict regulatory compliance. Skilled at coordinating complex logistics and driving high-quality customer service standards.
Experience
Flight Attendant/ Inflight Instructor/ Inflight Compliance Supervisor - PSA Airlines
(2025-05)
- Conducted classroom and onboard instruction for initial and recurrent flight attendants on FAA safety regulations, emergency protocols, and service delivery.
- Facilitated safety training, including CPR, firefighting, and cabin evacuations, ensuring crew readiness and full regulatory compliance.
- Developed interactive training modules that enhanced crew engagement and retention of key operational procedures.
Records Clerk Management / Recruiter - York County Sheriff's Office
(2024-02 - 2024-11)
- Managed sensitive official records while ensuring strict compliance with legal regulations.
- Assisted with agency recruitment efforts and maintained data pipelines for new hires.
Flight Attendant, Inflight Instructor & Air Transportation Supervisor - Piedmont Airlines - Charlotte, NC
(2022-04 - 2023-05)
- Managed flight schedules for crew and passengers to support on-time departures.
- Delivered safety briefings and monitored emergency cabin equipment functionality.
Flight Attendant, Inflight Instructor & Recruiter - Allegiant Airlines - Orlando, FL
(2013-01 - 2022-04)
- Recruited, screened, and trained incoming flight attendants on safety protocols.
- Coordinated flight planning logistics, including crew accommodations and catering.
- Conducted safety demonstrations and maintained readiness for emergency procedures.
Branch Supervisor - Insight Credit Union - Orlando, FL
(2012-07 - 2013-08)
- Supervised daily operations and staff scheduling to optimize client service delivery.
- Handled the onboarding and operational training processes for new hires.
Delta Customer Service Agent - Delta Airlines - Norfolk, VA
(2011-05 - 2012-07)
- Resolved passenger issues directly while adhering to airline and federal regulations.
- Facilitated crew communication and gate logistics to minimize flight delays.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources - Universidad di Aruba (2006-06) San Nicolas, Aruba
Associate Degree - Business Management - Universidad di Aruba (2004-03) San Nicolas, Aruba
High School Diploma - Mucurapo High School (1998) Trinidad