Jesse Blankenship

Military Service:

• Rank: Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: May 2020 - present

  Training courses:

  • JESSE CONROY BLANKENSHIP (225) 244-4745 | Jessecb2001@icloud.com | DeRidder, Louisiana ⸻ EXPERIENCE United States Army Combat Engineer / Squad Leader May 2020 – Present • Served over five years in active duty, including two years as a squad leader. • Appointed NCOIC in charge of escorting the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major of the 21st Brigade Engineer Battalion (Rakkasans). • Managed and maintained accountability for over $500,000 in sensitive equipment. • Led demolition and construction of explosives during training missions with zero safety incidents. • Provided team-level leadership, mentoring junior soldiers and ensuring operational readiness. • Completed missions requiring precision, discipline, and tactical coordination in both leadership and support roles. Mat Casting Field – Saint Francisville, LA Field Laborer 2019 – 2020 • Contributed to production and installation of concrete mats used to prevent erosion along Louisiana’s levees. • Performed heavy manual labor in a team setting, ensuring safety and efficiency. Sonny’s Pizza – Saint Francisville, LA Team Member 2017 – 2018 • Developed customer service, time management, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment. • Prepared food, maintained cleanliness, and supported day-to-day kitchen operations. ⸻ EDUCATION High School Diploma Graduated: 2019 ⸻ CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING • Basic Leader Course (BLC) – U.S. Army, August 2023 • Sabalauski Air Assault School – Fort Campbell, KY • Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) • Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) • Army Commendation Medal – Awarded for exemplary service at Fort Campbell ⸻ SKILLS • Team Leadership & Development • Sensitive Item & Equipment Accountability • Tactical Operations & Mission Planning • Explosives Handling (Training) • Safety & Risk Mitigation • Strong Work Ethic & Adaptability • Effective Communication & coordination