PATRICK BLONSHINE
****************@*****.*** 603-***-**** Keene, NH 03431
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Alert Team Lead with understanding of streamlining procedures to increase production rates, maintain equipment and maximize employee progress. Cautious and dedicated to critical thinking and conflict resolution. Bringing 10 years of military experience and proven abilities in performing accurate work according to technical specifications. Team player with demonstrated ability to follow organizational policies and procedures.
SKILLS
Relationship building and management
Organizational Leadership
Employee Training
Problem Solving
Time and priority management
Critical thinker and risk management
Operations monitoring
Community Relations
Troubleshooting skills
Quality control
Technical knowledge
Supervision
Relationship development
Team management
WORK HISTORY
Branch Manager / United States Army - Chievres, Belgium / 08.2015 - 10.2018
Increased client and supplier satisfaction by solving complex issues with efficient resolutions.
Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
Served as a liaison between United States and local nationals ensuring compliance within Army standard and regulation in safeguarding food distribution
Ensured Army compliance of substance abuse program management by planning, preparing, and conducting urinalysis within the branch
Prepared, sorted and distributed personnel reports to appropriate headquarters team.
Provide innovating approach to leadership to aid in the development of eight team members.
Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Team Supervisor / United States Army - Ft. Eustis, VA / 07.2013 - 07.2015
Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve productivity, performance, quality and career path for team members.
Interacted with cross-functional support groups to manage day-to-day operations and identified and resolved operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment.
Communicated policy updates and company information through team meetings, huddles and one-on-one development sessions.
Maintained accountability and serviceability of $300,000 worth of organizational equipment
Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for Soldier dealing with difficult issues.
Planned and deployed training programs for critical job skills, procedures and activities required for Army compliance.
Team Leader / United States Army - Ft. Campbell, KY / 07.2008 - 06.2013
Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
Hand selected by seniors to investigate, identify source, control, and retrain employees on proper food handling to prevent further food contamination.
Conducted food protection throughout region to include $54,000,000 worth of subsistence by providing quality control and quality assurance at 27 facilities at a daily, weekly, and monthly frequency.
Routinely worked in positions with more responsibility and duties which resulted in fast tracked promotions.
EDUCATION
Clover Park Technical College - Lakewood, WA / 06/2020
Associate of Arts: HVAC Technologies
CERTIFICATIONS
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA)
Safety Officer Course
Unit Prevention Leader
Basic Leadership Course
Retention Officer
Field Sanitation