Benjamin Bledsoe
Blythewood,South Carolina
Summary
Motivated Marine Corps veteran with Air Traffic Control experience and security training who can handle high levels of stress and a fast paced work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk
Kroger
Columbia, SC
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
- Answered shopper questions regarding shelf life and appropriate produce storage.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
Columbia, SC
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
Air Traffic Controller
Department of Defense - Marine Corps
Cherry Point, NC
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Effectively communicated with pilots by clearly speaking, enunciating properly and actively listening.
- Evaluated progress of flights by monitoring aircraft positions, aeronautical information, navigational charts and weather conditions.
- Alerted airport response personnel to crisis situations and handled incoming medical and other emergency landings and directed on-ground emergency management activities.
- Monitored and directed movement of aircraft on ground and in air, using radar, computers or visual references.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Natural Resources
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Midland Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2023
Air Traffic Control
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL05.2017
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Blythewood, SC06.2016
Skills
- Written & Oral Communication
- Animal Care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Forklift & Pallet Jack Experience
- Good Work Ethic
- Quality Control
Additional Information
- Experience with caring for and raising various pets/farm animals (pigs, chickens, rabbits, cats, dogs, & rodents).
- Grown and cared for gardens consisting of various vegetables, greens, and fruits.
- Security Augment Force Training aboard MCAS Cherry Point to include but not limited to, vehicle/person searches, Interpersonal communication, explosive/bomb threats, oleoresin capsicum training & live exposure lab, defensive tactics, firearms training/qualification - M9 & shotgun M1014, and field interviews.
- Successfully completed Humvee Licensing Course aboard MCAS New River.
- Achieved the level of brown belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.
Timeline
Produce Clerk
Kroger
02.2023 - 08.2023
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
07.2022 - 11.2022
Air Traffic Controller
Department of Defense - Marine Corps
07.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Natural Resources
Clemson University
Associate of Science - Biology
Midland Technical College
Air Traffic Control
Naval Air Technical Training Center
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
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