Blake Schwartz

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2017

  Commanding Officer of a 40-person Blackhawk Helicopter Company in Afghanistan, tasked with the strategic movement of NATO’s highest-ranking officers. This included serving as the dedicated movement platform for the four star, Commanding General of all NATO Forces in Afghanistan Synchronized aviation support for the Army's 4th Infantry Division across four cross-functional organizations consisting of over 20,000 Soldiers, 110 aircraft, and 4,000 vehicles. Managed all human resources functions for a remote theater aviation battalion in Central America consisting of 165 personnel Planned and coordinated operations for a multi-dimensional aviation task force of six companies, totalling 400 soldiers and 30 aircraft, while in combat, resulting in over 500 successful missions

  • Director of Operations | Company Commander

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Aviation Officer | Operations Manager | Human Resources Manager

    Jun 2009 - Aug 2016
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  Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Student Advisor
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  SWAN Impact Network

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  MBA Associate

  The Southwest Angel Network focuses on supporting early-stage companies which are addressing significant challenges facing society. The network has two important goals, making the world a better place and making a return for our investors.The Southwest Angel Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Austin, Texas. The angel network began operation in late 2015, and is a member of the Angel Capital Association.

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  Thompson Street Capital Partners

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Private Equity Intern Vice President
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  Partners Group

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  Private Equity Investor

  Private Equity Primaries, Secondaries and Directs (non-control)

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  Saddler Capital

  Jul 2021 - now

  Partner
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  Eagle Woodworking

  Jul 2021 - now

  Sales, Marketing, and Financial Operations