John W. Watts, Jr.
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Profile
Extensive military experience and other experience coordinating
personnel, transportation, and logistics, frequently under hazardous
conditions and tight deadlines. Broad liberal arts background with strong
computer, writing, archival, and research skills.
Education
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, GPA 3.78
Master of Arts, U.S. History, U.S. Diplomacy and the Cold War,
December 2009
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Defense Information School, Ft Benjamin Harrison, Indiana
Public Affairs Officer Course, March 1991
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science, Comparative Politics and Criminal Justice,
May 1998
Work Experience
Photographic Special Collections Assistant
The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky, 2007 - 2008
Processed, scanned, and catalogued documents and photographs and
created finding tools
Inventory Manager
Da Vinci Fusion, Incorporated, San Francisco, California, 2002-2003
Monitored inventory, ensured timely delivery, and prepared accurate
cost estimates and invoices
Contract Event Production Technician
Royal Productions, Center Stage and others, New Orleans, Louisiana,
2003-2005
Da Vinci Fusion Incorporated, First Call and others, San Francisco,
California, 2001-2002
Full Circle Lighting and Productions, SSI and others Atlanta,
Georgia, 1999-2001
Black Hole Productions, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1994-1999
Managed the lighting, sound, and stage for various corporate,
theatrical, and live events
Flightline Services Manager 1995-1996
Flightline Service Technician 1992-1995
Corporate Flight Management, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Supervised flightline, fueling, and customer service personnel, managed
the service schedule for aircraft and equipment, ensured the fuel farm
and fuel quality complied with Federal Regulations, and monitored
compliance with safety and operational procedures
Photojournalist, Mississippi, 1988 - 1992
The Associated Press, The Northside Sun, and Magee Courier
Military Experience
Member, 186th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Mississippi Air National
Guard
Public Affairs Officer, August 1990 - January 1992
Aircraft Crew Chief, October 1986 -August 1990
Aircraft Armament System Specialist, January 1981 - January 1986