ANDREW TAYLOR BLUM
* ********* **** ~ Greensboro, NC 27455
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results-driven professional with experience in logistics, operations, and
leadership positions. Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem
solving, and team leadership abilities. Ability to oversee large teams
while serving as a reliable, innovative, and decisive leader committed to
mission success.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Leadership
. Spearheaded daily operations of headquarters battery to include security,
safety, logistics and convoy operations.
. Led artillery battery guns platoon in garrison while maintaining
accountability, discipline, and equipment; supervised platoon in all post
deployment training and administrative requirements.
. Coordinated logistical support for a battalion of 800 Marines and Sailors
to include food, ammunition, maintenance, motor transport, medical
support and engineering assets.
. Served as platoon commander and fire support team leader for Golf Company
Weapons Platoon during 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Training
. Supervised, trained and directed Scout Observers and Radio Operators for
the Fire Support Team.
. Ensured subordinates were prepared to implement effective tactics and
strategies for artillery operations as Guns Platoon Commander.
. Accurately and efficiently executed annual training requirements for the
battery while serving as Executive Officer for 350 Marines.
WORK HISTORY
GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT, Greensboro, NC 09/2011-Present
Operations Supervisor, Sheet Metal/Machining/Fabrication
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Camp Pendleton, CA 01/2008- 09/2011
Battalion Logistics Officer (02/2011-09/2011)
Battery Executive Officer (06/2010-02/2011)
Guns Platoon Commander (04/2010-06/2010)
Artillery Forward Observer (04/2009-04/2010)
EDUCATION
MACON STATE COLLEGE, Macon, Georgia, Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration, 12/2006
GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Milledgeville, Georgia, Completed
Coursework Toward Bachelor's Degree, 08/2002-12/2004
MILITARY TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
The Basic School, Infantry Platoon Commander Training, Quantico, Virginia,
04/2008-10/2008
Fort Sill Artillery Basic Officer Leaders Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma,
12/2008-05/2009
Danaher Problem Solving Process, Greensboro, North Carolina, 03/2012
Danaher Training & Facilitation Techniques for Instructors, Greensboro,
North Carolina, 05/2012
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Wilmington, North Carolina, 07/2012
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, American Red Cross of Greensboro, North
Carolina, 09/2012
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, North
Carolina, 03/2013