James K Blanscett

2801 W 46th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337

Home phone: (509) 619-0231 - Email: jbe3ddc2@westpost.net
RESUME
Objective
Return to work force to continue practicing skills of leadership and management.
To have an opportunity to assist in development of effective work habits withi
n the work force utilizing evaluation, counseling, coaching and training techniq
ues obtained over an extended period of experience. Provide supervisory or mana
gement administrative support to organization.
Employment History
Jan 2008 - Present Retired
Jan 2000 - Dec 2007 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 201 North Third Avenue, Walla
Walla WA. 99362-1876
Supervisor: Gay Ernst (509) 527-7041 Human Resources (509) 527-7027
Duties and Responsibilities: Emergency Management Specialist (GS-11) (2002-2007
) - Developed emergency response plans for flood control and natural disasters,
developed and conducted emergency response exercises, developed security assessm
ents for hydroelectric dams and managed deployment of volunteers for military as
sistance programs in Iraq and Afghanistan and emergency response in assistance t
o FEMA operations. Coordinated with local law enforcement and disaster response
agencies for participation of USACOE in disaster planning, exercises and disast
er recovery events. Administrative Officer (GS-9) (2000-2002) for Western Divis
ion consisting of Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental and McNary Hydroelectric Dams- Ma
naged administrative and materials support staff of 18 individuals. Monitored b
udget expenditure flows and made recommendations to meet funding requirements wi
thin budget restrictions. Managed supply procurement, storage, and issuance pro
grams. Evaluated performance and conducted material loss investigations.
Nov 1992 - Dec 1999 Self Employed, Contract Services, Consultant, 11038 SE Main
St, Portland, OR
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided contract and consultant services for smal
l companies in the areas of sales management, human resources and production fun
ctions. Developed standard operating procedures handbook and compensation packa
ges.
Jul 1987 - Oct 1992 Bushwacker Inc., 6710 N. Catlin Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97
203
Supervisor: Gerald Logan, President/Owner (503) 283-4335
Duties and Responsibilities: General Manager (1989-1992) - Controlled productio
n, sales, administrative functions, human resources, advertising, trade show mar
keting and distribution network. Developed and implemented policies and procedu
res and standardized compensation system. Managed a staff of 18 production work
ers and 7 administrative support personnel. Sales Manager (1987-1989) - Managed
all sales functions and monitored distribution network including implementation
of trade show presentations and sales.
Sep 1984 - Jun 1987 Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Hwy-Hwy 43, Marylhurst,
OR 97036-0261
Supervisor: Claudia Justice (503) 636-8141
Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Aid Assistant - Advising students on fin
ancial aid possibilities and programs and assisting students in making financia
l aid applications. Monitored student progress for financial aid eligibility.
Attend classes as a student.
Apr 1983 - May 1984 Landa Inc., 4920 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Supervisor: Larry Linton, Owner (503) 255-5980
Duties and Responsibilities: Manager, Retail Sales Outlets and Chemical Divisio
n. Supervised 4 branch managers with a total work force of approximately 24 ind
ividuals.
Apr 1981 - Apr 1983 Bushwacker, 2211 NW Brewer St, Portland, OR 97208
 Supervisor: Gerald Logan, Owner (503) 223-9323
Duties and Responsibilities: Sales Manager. Product distribution through manuf
acturer's reps and trade shows.
Jun 1960 - Aug 1980 U.S. Navy, Completed 22 years of service with final rank of
Chief Yeoman (YNC/E7). Last duty station: Navy Recruiting District Portland Ore
gon responsible for administrative support to 32 recruiting stations located in
6 states and district headquarters as Administrative Officer supervising a staff
of 12 individuals.
Education:
Dec 1987 - Master of Science in Management, Marylhurst College, Marylhurst, OR
Jun 1986 - Bachelor of Science in Management, Marylhurst College, Marylhurst, OR
Jun 1979 - Associate of Applied Science in Management/Supervisory Development, P
ortland Community College, Portland, OR