Thomas Newsom

Experience

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  United States Department of the Air Force

  Jun 1975 - Mar 1987

  Captain

  Officer with United States Air Force Positions: Navigator, Weapon Systems Officer, Executive Officer, Emergency Actions Officer, Squadron Administrator Budgets: thousands and more including aircraft valued $7 million eachPersonnel: Managed a few to hundreds, troops included pilots, navigators, engineers, support staff, doctors, lawyers, and administratorsMajor Task: Developing and implementing command and control systems for the Stealth Fighter Operations (classified), navigating and operating weapons on F-4 Fighter Aircraft, assisting with group support services for over 1000 troops. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin Energy Systems

  Aug 1988 - Apr 1998

  Manager Project Management

  Manager with Lockheed Martin Energy Systems in Oak Ridge ORNL, Y-12, K-25, Paducah, Portsmouth Positions: Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Waste Environmental Restoration Management, Assessment and Administration Systems Manager for TSCA Incinerator Budgets: Ranging less than $1 million to $16 million Personnel: Managed from one to 70, includes business staff, training staff, engineers, environmentalist, administrators, technicians (hourly). Major Task: Capital projects to maintain ETTP infrastructure, operation and maintenance of Toxic Substance Control Act Incinerator, remedial investigation for Waste Area Group 5 over 80 acres. Managing engineering projects from conception to construction (including subcontracting). Show less

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  BECHTEL JACOBS LLC

  Apr 1998 - Nov 1998

  Scientist Specialist, Project Manager, Program Manager, Task Leader

  Scientist Specialist with Bechtel Jacobs Company LLC Project Manager, Program Manager, Task Leader, Facility Assessment for Melton Valley at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), transitioning from ETTP Landlord Program Management that provided project for supporting former K-25 site infrastructure, budget $7 million, seven personnel. Included leading teams of assessors for safety, health environmental, radiation and other areas.

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  EI REVIEW & COMPANY

  Aug 1999 - Apr 2001

  Sr. Technical Consultant

  EI Review and Company, Inc. and Design Integration Group (DIG), Oak Ridge, Tenn. Sr. Technical Consultant Consulted for PAAA compliance for CH2MHILL Hanford Group including review of DOE closure issues and providing program guidance. Provided compliance training for the DOE facility representative program to include safety, PAAA, environmental regulations, conduct of operations, radiation safety and other areas. Assisted in the development of the Toxic Substance Control Act Incinerator (TSCAI) facility representative program guides. Consulting on bid activities, marketing, business plans, training, operations, environmental safety and health. Show less

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  Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment

  Apr 2001 - Feb 2019

  Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group Building Superintendent (Facility and Maintenance Manager) – Smoky Mountain Opry Theater, 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863Oversee all building maintenance of the 1400 seat theater, as well as a multi-million dollar outdoor and indoor barn complex, the parking lot and grounds. Also oversee in-house custodial staff and outside service contractors. Monitor projects, repairs and personally perform project work as needed to ensure timely completion and quality.Responsible for receiving supplies and shipping for supporting theater operations including: show, gift shop, concessions and maintenance. Monthly inventory filter changes, fire suppression systems (sprinklers, fire extinguishers, etc.), alarm systems, etc. Coordinate, supervise and monitor a wide variety of projects in the upkeep, maintenance and care of the theater building, storage warehouse and equipment. Coordinated maintenance work of vendors such as alarm maintenance, HVAC, sprinkler system and plumbing. Adhered to building and maintenance budget guidelines. Maintained strong communications with supervisor and all crews performing work on various projects within and outside of the building. Planned, organized and scheduled the purchase of materials, parts and components required for maintenance projects, events and operational repairs.Managed and organized shipping and receiving including operational show support, gift shop, concession and administration. Assist guests as needed (seating, medical emergencies, lost and found, etc.) Work with local fire inspector, health inspector and other state or local agencies to maintain compliance at all properties. Handle and provide management in emergency situations when the building alarm goes off; facilitate quick responses.Special projects manager including delivery of critical show equipment, administrative support and community projects.Other duties as deemed necessary or as directed. Show less

  • Facilities Manager

    Nov 2005 - Feb 2019

  • Stage Manager

    Apr 2001 - Nov 2005
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  World Choice Investments LLC, dba:Dixie Stampede LLC, Pirates Voyage, Great Choice Investments LLC

  Feb 2019 - now

  Facility Manager

  World Choice Investments/Great Choice InvestmentsSmoky Mountain Opry Facility Manager Maintenance2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Responsible for maintenance of The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater, a 1400 seat theater as well as multi-million dollar arena complex indoor, outdoor, & associated grounds.Oversight included security equipment, fire protection systems,HVAC units, plumbing, roofing, inventory & supplies for maintenance systems.Maintained compliance with OSHA, TOSHA, city and corp. regulations.Developed budget guidelines including strategies for purchasing parts & materials for projects to minimize cost.Provided support for shipping parts & materials for three theaters plus restaurant this included special deliveries, retail supplies & storage, and deliver.Monitored maintenance vendors as needed for building/facility repairs:Roofing leaks, plumbing issues, HVAC unit problems including thermostatreplacements, landscape upkeep, signage to include electronic & regulatory compliance signs. Operated lifts (JLG outside, one man & two man lifts inside), tractor, etc.Assisted operations during shows with emergency situations first aide,lost and found, concessions, sales, seating, photography etc.Special projects manager as needed included critical show equipmentretrieval, administrative support, community projects. Maintained strong communication with management, supervisors, and associates during maintenance and operations. Show less

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  Sevier County School System

  Aug 2022 - now

  Educator

  Substitute teacher