William Bledsoe
Granbury,TX
Summary
Dynamic Counter Battery Artillery Radar Operator with the United States Marine Corps, skilled in advanced surveillance and crisis management. Enhanced radar system efficiency through innovative training materials and streamlined communication, achieving improved target identification accuracy. Proven ability to maintain operational security and foster teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Experienced with inventory management and record maintenance, ensuring precise tracking and reporting. Utilizes effective communication to collaborate seamlessly with team members. Knowledge of detailed-oriented processes and efficient workflow management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counter Battery Artillery Radar Operator
United States Marine Corps
09.2021 - Current
- Supported mission success through diligent surveillance of assigned geographic areas using advanced radar technology.
- Provided valuable input for software upgrades that improved overall functionality of the radar systems in use at the facility.
- Maintained strict adherence to operational security protocols, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Optimized radar system performance, calibrating equipment settings based on atmospheric conditions and terrain features.
- Assisted in the development of new radar operator training materials, resulting in higher proficiency levels among team members.
- Collaborated with intelligence analysts to provide accurate situational awareness during military operations.
- Enhanced radar system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Continually updated knowledge base regarding industry advancements in radar technology, maintaining a competitive edge in skillset.
- Reduced response times for high-priority situations by streamlining communication processes between radar operators and command centers.
- Developed strong working relationships with fellow operators to facilitate seamless coordination during high-pressure situations.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the team, consistently meeting deadlines for data reporting and analysis.
- Improved target identification accuracy with continuous refinement of radar operating procedures.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Upheld marine corps dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Rated job performance for 10 or more subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Looked after vehicles by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- had the responsibility of being in charge of over 30 million dollars in equipment
Education
FH Welding Course
Granbury High School
Granbury, TX05-2020
Skills
- First aid training
- Asset protection
- Crisis management
- Advanced surveillance
- Incident response planning
- Security risk analysis
- advanced medical aid training
- emplacement, operation, and displacement of counterfire radar systems
- operating military vehicles
- generator Maintenance and operation
- communications equipment operation
- establishing radio networks for voice and digital communications
- performing survey techniques
- operating fire support systems that process counterfire/artillery target intelligence and manage radar assets in the field
- ultra high frequency airplane black box locator and operator training
Certification
-JLTV joint light tactical vehicle license (M101A)
- High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle operator license (M101A)
-ground emergency services leader certification (prior to military)
-marine leadership school certification
-marine corporals course (leadership school)
-marine combat training
-artillery radar operator school
-open water scuba divers license
-cyber security training (yearly)
-basic CBRN training
-secret security clearance
-Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
-on the job basic generator training
-ultra high frequency airplane black box locator and operator training
-(prior to service) basic and advanced medical training
-marine basic medical training
-Ground Air Tasking Orienting Radar, team operator training
-ANTPQ-46B radar course
-Light Counter Mortar Radar ANTPQ-49/ANTPQ-49A radar course
State Department award for support and adaptivity
i assisted as apart of a two man team in updating and testing the US Somalian embassy's Light Counter Mortar Radar system with the State Departments contracting operators i was instrumental in calculation of surveying and location coordination of the radar system and created new ways of radar survey and software employment
Timeline
Counter Battery Artillery Radar Operator
United States Marine Corps
09.2021 - Current
FH Welding Course
Granbury High School
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