James Wirshing, SMSgt, USAF (ret), F.SAME

Experience

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  7119th Air Base Flight, United States Air Force

  Mar 1974 - Jul 1990

  Supervised four craftsmen at a European location. Responsible for planning, programming, and inspection of a $2.1 million annual construction/renovation program and maintenance of all record drawings for a city of 1,500. Integrated American building standards and requirements with foreign codes, ordinances and statutes. Managed citywide energy conservation and asbestos abatement programs. Member of community disaster planning team and exercise evaluator. Supervised 14 craftsmen at a Florida oceanside location. Responsible for design review of over 95 projects in a $16.3 million construction/renovation program. Maintained and updated over 38,500 record drawings. Provided drafting and surveying support to 12 architects and engineers. Inspected and documented construction of a $1.2 million construction/renovation program supporting Kennedy Space Center spacelaunch complexes. Participated in negotiations with contractors. Supervised 15 craftsmen at a California oceanside location. Responsible for design review of a $20 million construction/renovation program. Maintained and updated over 60,000 record drawings. Provided drafting and surveying support to 16 architects and engineers. Supervised 4 Quality Assurance Evaluators, providing contract oversight and integrity for a $2.2 million housing maintenance contract of 2,000+ homes, and grounds maintenance for the world's third-largest military installation (100,000+ acres). Managed 3 property outleases of 37,600 acres valued at $500 thousand at a California location. Performed site surveys and prepared drawings for emergency utility and facility installation. Performed engineering surveys and prepared design drawings for architects and electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers. Inspected construction and service contracts at a California location. Performed site, route, level circuit, and topographic surveys at an Asian location. Analyzed sand, gravel, and base course materials. Performed flexural strength, compressive strength, air content, and slump tests of concrete for horizontal and vertical construction projects. Performed engineering surveys and prepared design drawings for architects and electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers at a location in Kansas. Managed a 72-room dormitory with average occupancy of 105 personnel. Scheduled and supervised all custodial workers and coordinated all maintenance requirements. Managed all room assignments and changes. Performed daily pre-flight, in-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections on jet engine aircraft. Performed all required servicing and maintenance of general aircraft systems at a south-Florida location. Serviced and maintained Non-Powered AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) for a fleet of 72 twin-engined jet aircraft (F-4E). Technical Training for Aircraft Maintenance, to become a Crew Chief on one and two-engined jet aircraft. USAF Basic Training.

  • Deputy Base Civil Engineer

    Jul 1987 - Jul 1990

  • NCOIC, Drafting & Surveying

    Nov 1985 - Jul 1987

  • Construction Project Manager

    Jan 1985 - Nov 1985

  • NCOIC, Drafting and Surveying

    Jul 1983 - Dec 1984

  • Construction Inspector and Supervisory Quality Assurance Evaluator

    Jul 1982 - Jun 1983

  • Engineering Technician

    Jan 1982 - Jun 1982

  • Draftsman/Surveyor

    Sept 1980 - Dec 1981

  • Construction & Service Contract Inspector

    Jan 1980 - Sept 1980

  • Surveyor & Materials Testing Laboratory Technician

    Dec 1978 - Dec 1979

  • Draftsperson & Surveyor

    Jul 1977 - Nov 1978

  • Dormitory Manager

    Mar 1975 - Jul 1977

  • Aircraft Crew Chief

    Nov 1974 - Mar 1975

  • Non-Powered AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) Specialist

    Jul 1974 - Nov 1974

  • Technical Training Student

    Apr 1974 - Jul 1974

  • Trainee

    Mar 1974 - Apr 1974
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  Jim Wirshing Enterprises

  Jul 1984 - now

  Problem Solver

  Providing personal improvement and leadership development training for individuals and teams of employees to create worldclass leaders who are highly skilled at resolving workplace and community challenges in ways that create win-win scenarios.

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  42nd Civil Engineering Squadron, United States Air Force

  Sept 1990 - Dec 1999

  Continued to lead the manpower conversion planning for six U.S. Air Force bases in England, impacting 2,500+ personnel.Managed, reviewed, and updated both classified and unclassified wartime and contingency plans. Supervised four craftsmen - responsible for planning and programming all engineering requirements necessary to support the relocation of 10,000 people from the USA to multiple European sites. Managed $12.3 million in assets and a $30,000 operating budget. Member of community disaster planning team, and exercise evaluator.Led a team of 14 specially-trained members for classified contingency operations. Show less Managed, controlled, and revised both classified and unclassified operational plans. Co-Team Leader for classified contingency operations team of 14 personnel. Supervised drafting and construction management departments with a $5 million annual construction/renovation program. Conducted constructability reviews of all engineering projects to resolve all conflicts and oversights between U.S., NATO, and host nation standards and specifications. Led the manpower conversion planning for six U.S. Air Force bases in England, impacting 2,500+ personnel. Member of community disaster planning team and exercise evaluator. Show less

  • Military Construction Program Manager

    Nov 1997 - Dec 1999

  • Chief of Affiliations

    Feb 1995 - Nov 1997

  • Superintendent, Civil Engineering & Vehicle Maintenance Programs

    Sept 1993 - Feb 1995

  • Superintendent, Readiness Flight

    May 1992 - Sept 1993

  • Superintendent, Engineering Flight

    Sept 1990 - Apr 1992
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  Valhalla Enterprises

  Apr 2007 - Dec 2018

  Owner

  Independent distributor for Jeunesse (formerly MonaVie) nutritional products.

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  Veterans Administration

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

  Veterans Service Representative

  Assisted veterans in the identification and collection of documentation to support their claims for disability compensation.

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  Jon Dow's Mayoral Campaign, Montgomery, AL

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Campaign Worker

  I participated in neighborhood canvassing -- meeting local residents, providing information and credentials on the candidate, and documenting results for follow-up action.

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  Southeastern Synod - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2011

  Volunteer Disaster Response Coordinator - Central Alabama Area of Responsibility

  Respresent the Lutheran Church (ELCA), Southeastern Synod, in all matters relating to Disaster Ministry within our congregations, as well as the Disaster Ministry of our congregations to local, regional, national, and international communities.

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  Jon Dow's Montgomery, AL City Council District 6 Campaign

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2010

  Campaign Worker

  I participated in neighborhood canvassing -- meeting local residents, providing information and credentials on the candidate, and documenting results for follow-up action.

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  Leadership Development Depot

  Nov 2011 - now

  The Problem Solver

  Provider of personal improvement and leadership development products and services to individuals, families, and businesses.

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  Usborne Books & More

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Independent Representative
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  Big Diamond Enterprises

  Sept 2017 - now

  The Problem Solver

  Provider of personal and business financial training to individuals and business owners, with an emphasis in programs related to Real Estate Investment.

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  Impact America

  Apr 2019 - now

  Southeast Region Team Leader

  Providing world-class Active Shooter and Emergency Action Plans for schools, colleges, churches and businesses.

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  Elmore County Highway Dept.

  Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Heavy Equipment Operator

  Primarily performed as the sole operator at a combined City/County Refuse Collection Site. Responsible for:* Enforcing posted rules regarding permitted vs disallowed materials.* Determining the nature of the materials being delivered.* Directing citizens to one (or more) of five distinct deposit locations.* Maintaining safe operation and workflow of the collection site.* Controlling dumpster use selection so as to maximize content throughput over multiple days/week.* Compacting deliveries within dumpsters to maximize content and minimize disposal expense.* Performing routine operator safety and maintenance functions, including requests for higher-level maintenance and repairs.* Cleaning and maintaining the collection site throughout the day and at the end of the day.* Operated Catepillar D5G Bulldozer, TB290 Takeuchi Excavator, TB235 Takeuchi Excavator, and Catepillar 430 Backhoe. Occasionally performed as Flagman and Spotter when assigned to larger work crews. Show less