Work Experience
Contracting Officer Representative, Petroleum Operations NCO![Army-Reserve-Logo](https://community.mis.temple.edu/grantblankenship/files/2014/10/Army-Reserve-Logo-300x300.jpg)
United States Army Reserves
February 2012 – July 2018
- Supervised operations of a $6.9 million Defense Logistics Agency contract at Camp Buehring, Kuwait with operational oversight of a 5.8 million gallon fuel farm.
- Developed and implemented several loss mitigation and data collection processes to the contract, achieving the highest fuel retention percentage for the site since 2011.
- Provided contract management support to various Army commands, Kellogg, Brown, and Root, Inc., and Defense Logistics Agency by ensuring contractors met performance requirements and adhered to federal acquisition and environmental regulations.
- Nominated as Team Leader for a Forward Logistics Element providing vital combat support operations in Qayyarah, Iraq.
- Designated as Gunnery Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge and Convoy Commander for the 978th Quartermaster Company’s Security Element. Enforced training, discipline, and combat effectiveness of 24 soldiers assigned to the element.
Technology Analyst![TUOwls_logo](https://community.mis.temple.edu/grantblankenship/files/2014/10/TUOwls_logo-257x300.png)
Temple University Office of the Vice Provost for Research
September 2014-October 2016
- Screened new engineering and medical technology inventions disclosed by faculty for marketability and investment potential through landscape analyses.
- Prepared technical and data-focused reports from confidential information for distribution to potential investors.
- Designed and populated an internal database to store confidential research, legal, and patent information
Youth Mentor
Inter-Faith Social Change Movement
October 2013-May 2014
As a youth mentor I spent time each week with local middle school students. I helped with homework, hobbies, or activities, and encouraged them to explore interests, create goals for the future, and to hold value in whatever they pursued.
Automotive Inspection Technician, Assistant Manager
Miller Tire & Auto Co.
May 2011-September 2013
When I began working for Miller Tire & Auto, I had no previous automotive experience. Thanks to the mentorship of the more experienced technicians, my ability and knowledge grew quickly. After a year I was certified to perform emission and safety inspections, and promoted to assistant manager of our satellite location. While acting manager, I still did inspections, repairs, and diagnostics, but also oversaw daily operations such as:
- Supervising 3 employees
- Scheduling and distributing work orders
- Ordering parts
- Customer transactions
- Inventory tracking
- Customer service
- Financial accountability and reporting