Mark Thompson
Gainesville
Summary
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification
Work History
Unexploded Ordnance Quality Control/Safety Officer
USAE
Pinecastle Bombing Range
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records and documentation for operational processes.
- Supported daily operations by coordinating tasks among team members and resources.
- Adapted quickly to new systems and tools, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Participated in training sessions to improve understanding of operational procedures.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights on process improvements.
- Executed routine tasks effectively, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Unexplode Ordnance Quality Control/Safety Officer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pinecastle Bombing Range
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Assisted in processing daily transactions and ensuring accuracy of financial records.
- Supported team in maintaining inventory levels and conducting regular audits.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline operational workflows.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and company policies during daily operations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance metrics and operational challenges.
- Implemented improvements in documentation processes for increased efficiency.
Unexploded Ordnance Quality Control/Safe Officer
AECOM
Pinecastle Bombing Range
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Led project coordination efforts to ensure timely delivery of services across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency within project teams.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and project management techniques.
- Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation plans to address potential project challenges.
Unexploded Ordnance Technician Three/Team Leader
Bering Sea Environmental
Pinecastle Bombing Range
04.2013 - 04.2020
- Led teams in safe identification and disposal of unexploded ordnance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new technicians on ordnance detection techniques.
- Conducted regular inspections of explosive materials, maintaining a secure working environment through stringent protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess site conditions and plan clearance operations effectively.
Unexploded Ordnance Technician Three/Team Leader
EODT
Macon, GA
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Streamlined reporting processes for ordnance findings, enhancing communication with project stakeholders.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development in explosives management.
- Executed risk assessments, identifying potential hazards to improve operational safety measures on-site.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality during field operations.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
USAF
Dyess AFB
08.1991 - 09.2011
- Operated advanced detection equipment to identify and neutralize explosive threats.
- Conducted thorough assessments of hazardous materials and demolition procedures.
- Coordinated training programs for junior technicians on safe handling practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency and safety protocols.
- Led incident response teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring mission success and team safety.
- Collaborated with various military branches to streamline joint operations involving ordnance disposal.
- Maintained peak physical fitness and mental acuity through rigorous training programs, essential for success in high-stress EOD operations.
- Ensured mission success by accurately interpreting technical data and devising appropriate disposal procedures.
- Streamlined EOD operations with comprehensive emergency response plans tailored to specific situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09-2011
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Technical report writing
- Organizational strategy development
- Creative problem-solving
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis response management
Certification
- Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal Graduate
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER Cert.
- 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training Cert.
- OSHA 30 Hour Safety and Health Cert.
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Cert.
- ISO 9001:20115 Quality Management Systems Cert.
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors Cert.
- Naval Explosive Safety Management/Supervisors AMMO-49 Cert.
- Military Munitions Rule Cert.
- Material Potentially Presenting and Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) Requirements Cert.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Cert.
Timeline
Unexploded Ordnance Quality Control/Safety Officer
USAE
08.2025 - Current
Unexplode Ordnance Quality Control/Safety Officer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2020 - 08.2025
Unexploded Ordnance Quality Control/Safe Officer
AECOM
04.2020 - 08.2020
Unexploded Ordnance Technician Three/Team Leader
Bering Sea Environmental
04.2013 - 04.2020
Unexploded Ordnance Technician Three/Team Leader
EODT
04.2012 - 03.2013
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
USAF
08.1991 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Community College of The Air Force