LENO Şahingöz
Translator, Videographer, Racing Drover, Movie Director, Martial Art Coach.
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic Drone Pilot with a proven track record at RJ MACERA, enhancing operational efficiency through advanced flight path planning and compliance with FAA regulations. Skilled in aerial photography and data collection, I excel in teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction in challenging environments.
Skilled aviation professional with substantial expertise in drone operations and aerial data collection. Proven ability to execute precise flight plans and perform maintenance on advanced UAV systems. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving mission objectives. Adaptable and dependable, with keen eye for detail and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Drone Pilot
RJ MACERA
02.2024 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing advanced flight path planning and pre-flight checks for drone operations.
- Maneuvered drone around obstacles and obstructions.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide drone policies and procedures, promoting safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft systems.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations by maintaining detailed records of all flights, including location, altitude, duration, and purpose.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies for drone flights.
- Followed work specifications to obtain needed photography.
- Mitigated risks associated with large-scale construction projects through close collaboration with engineers, surveyors, architects, leveraging precise aerial measurements obtained from drones.
- Provided real-time monitoring of remote locations through live video feeds from drones, enhancing situational awareness for decisionmakers.
- Increased client satisfaction with high-quality aerial photography and video footage captured during drone flights.
Translator and Interpreter
Kandes Travel
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Received positive feedback from clients for exceptional attention to detail in translated documents and interpreted conversations.
- Translated documents from English to Turkish and Mandarin.
- Expanded client base through consistent delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
- Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate translations and interpretations within tight deadlines.
Racing Driver
Hyundai
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Participated in charity events as a representative of the racing team, showcasing commitment towards community involvement.
- Implemented mental conditioning exercises to maintain focus during high-pressure situations on track.
- Managed time effectively during race weekends, ensuring ample practice, qualifying, and debrief sessions.
- Improved racing team performance by developing and executing effective training programs.
- Mentored young aspiring drivers by sharing knowledge and experience from a seasoned professional standpoint.
- Expanded racing knowledge by attending industry seminars, workshops, and networking events regularly.
- Reduced on-track incidents with proactive situational awareness and defensive driving tactics.
- Collaborated with engineers to optimize car setups, resulting in improved lap times.
- Teamwork – Collaborated closely with crew members during races for seamless pit stops and real-time strategy adjustments.
- Strengthened sponsor relationships by representing the team professionally at events and meetings.
- Provided valuable feedback to engineers regarding car handling characteristics, supporting vehicle improvements.
- Enhanced vehicle performance with meticulous data analysis and strategic adjustments.
- Achieved high levels of physical fitness through dedicated workout routines tailored for racing drivers.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
Stunt Coordinator
Bullet Films
Hongkong
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Played key role in rebranding efforts, coordinating between design teams and marketing to ensure cohesive and impactful launch.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Training new stunt perfomers.
Education
Bachelor - Business Management
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
IHA1 Pilot - Drone
IHA
Istanbul 04.2001 -
P2 Pilot - Aerobatic
Fenomen Airsport
Sakarya 04.2001 -
1V1 Elite Coach - Fitness
Australian Sports Institute
Australia 04.2001 -
Skills
Wildlife monitoring
Drone maintenance
Expert navigation
Traffic monitoring
Aerial photography
Data collection
Flight planning
Advanced flight control
Package handling
Emergency procedures
Sports filming
Battery management
Airspace coordination
Video editing
Film production
Real estate imaging
Lidar technology
Virtual reality content
Disaster response
Delivery services
FAA regulations
Radio communication
Camera operation
Weather analysis
Active listening
Reliability
Aircraft piloting
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork
Physical fitness
Multitasking
Pre-flight checks
Decision-making
Adaptability
Professionalism
Martial arts
I have been doing martial art training since I was a litte child, I started Kyokushinkai when I was 7, started boxing around 11 years ago, I have competition level skill in Judo, wrestling, kickboxing, muai thai, BJJ and iaido.
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Kandes Travel
06.2025 - 06.2025
Drone Pilot
RJ MACERA
02.2024 - Current
Racing Driver
Hyundai
04.2017 - 08.2018
Stunt Coordinator
Bullet Films
01.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor - Business Management
Istanbul University
04.2001 -
IHA1 Pilot - Drone
IHA
04.2001 -
P2 Pilot - Aerobatic
Fenomen Airsport
04.2001 -
1V1 Elite Coach - Fitness
Australian Sports Institute
04.2001 -