JOHN T. BLEDSOE 708 Crooked Creek Circle Shreveport, Louisiana 71118 318-703-6116
[email protected] PROFILE Proven leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Over 20 years of experience with nuclear and non-nuclear ordnance/munitions mai ntenance, preparation, troubleshooting, inspection, testing and delivery for the U. S. Air Force and various types of aircraft. Swiftly comprehends the "big pic ture" and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Core competencies inc lude: * * * * * * * * *
Team Player Superb Communicator Tireless Work Ethic Detail Oriented Sets Performance Standards Quality Assurance Secret Security Clearance Mentoring & Training Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Management: An operations and project manager who hits the ground runni ng, seeks and assumes responsibility, and meets challenges with a keen understan ding of resource needs. Career highlighted by success and constant achievement. * Oversaw all aspects of the successful completion of numerous projects' lifecyc les, from inception and design to implementation and rollout. * Tested, assembled and process non-nuclear munitions, including MK82, M117, MK8 4, BDU-50 general purpose bombs and all assorted hardware and components. * Streamlined operations and improved productivity through effective reporting, prioritization and customer communications. * Operated and performed operator maintenance on munitions vehicles and equipmen t such as 4-10K Forklifts, 10-ton tractors, 25-40' trailers, cargo trucks, bobta ils and MJ-1/MHU-83 bomb lift trucks. * Selected for the "trusted cardholder" program, managing a $10K budget for pers onnel protective equipment for 300+ personnel. * As an independent contractor, collaborated with various Department of Defense organizations as a source inspector. Leadership and Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-o n training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through act ive listening. * Superbly managed and motivated as many as 20 personnel; earned a reputation fo r firm, yet compassionate mentorship. * Proven proficiencies in classroom and field training; renowned for technical e xpertise. * Handpicked by Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command to tour eight major Air F orce bases to verify and fine tune their site plans using new explosives and Q-D criteria. Problem-Solving and Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facili
tate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making. * Excels at proactively identifying project bottlenecks and recommending immedia te, practical and cost-effective solutions on site. * Evaluated each facet of operations and provided recommendations for improvemen ts in procedures, products and equipment. EMPLOYMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT, 2008 - Present Project Specialist (Source Inspector), Vendor Surveillance Corp., Irvine, Califo rnia U.S. AIR FORCE/U.S. AIR FORCE RESERVE, Various Duty Stations, 1986 - Present Air Reserve Technician / Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (2002 - Present) Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (2000 - 2002) Munitions Systems Journeyman (1988 - 1996) Munitions Systems Apprentice (1987 - 1988) Operational Deployments: Patriot Knife, Washington (2006); Enduring Freedom, Af ghanistan (2004 - 2005); Red Flag, Nevada (2002); Coronet Oak, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2001); Joint Strike, France (1999); Provide Comfort, Turkey (1993 - 1994); Desert Shield/Storm, Saudi Arabia (1990 - 1991) EDUCATION & TRAINING Awarded the following Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) concurrent with these eq uivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the Occupational Information Network (ONET), and the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES): * AFSC 2W071, Munitions Systems Craftsman * AFSC 3A071, Information Management Craftsman * AFSC 46150, Munitions Specialist Journeyman * All Other Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers (OES 85999) * Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (ONET 47-5031.00) * Inspector III (DOT 737.367-010) * Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (ONET 49-9042.00) * Ordnance Artificer (DOT 632.261-018) * Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers, And Weighers (OES 83005) * Administrative Clerk (DOT 219.362-010) * Clerk, General (DOT 209.562-010) * Computer Operators (ONET 43-9011.00) * Computer Systems Analysts (ONET 15-1051.00) * Desktop Publishers (ONET 43-9031.00) * First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support (ONET 431011.00) * General Office Clerks (OES 55347) * Manager, Office (DOT 169.167-034) * Supervisor, Mails (DOT 243.137-010) * Typists, Including Word Processing (OES 55307) Selected Military Training: Assessment System Hazard Survey (ASHS) II Seminar; OJT Trainer/Supervisor Familiarization; Munitions Inspector Course; Munitions Sy stems Craftsman; Government Purchase Card; Weapons Safety; Combat Ammunition Pla nning and Production; Information Management Apprentice; Airman Leadership Schoo l; NCO Preparatory Course; Munitions Systems Maintenance (AIM-9L/M) Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Combat Ammunition S ystem (CAS); Integrated Munitions Data System (IMDS)
Military: Technical Sergeant, (E-6), U.S. Air Force
