Joshua Shepherd has over 10 years of experience in the military overseeing the safety and security of installations, consistently passing certification tests over 90%, and providing aircraft maintenance expertise. He oversaw a unit fitness program that improved pass rates to 95% and led inspections receiving an "Excellent" rating. Additionally, he has a bachelor's degree in political science and emergency management studies from East Tennessee State University and received several military awards.

1. JOSHUA D. SHEPHERD
Highway 81S, Jonesborough, TN, 37659
423-213-3106 (Cell) | jshepherd89@hotmail.com
MILITARYSERVICE
 Oversaw the safety and security of an installation including 2 Major Commands and 10 units.
 Consistently tested above 90% on all monthly certification testing in classified materials and decryption of
messages.
 Provided mastery and inside intelligence of aircraft operations from prior aircraft maintenance experience ensure
all discrepancies were properly and rapidly filed with the Tanker Airlift Control Center.
 Oversaw the Unit Fitness Program motivating and providing training to 17 personnel bringing the pass rate of
Physical Fitness tests up to a pass rate of 95%.
 Was instrumental and Top-Ranked in the first ever physical and electronic records inspection receiving an
Excellent rating for 3 units in more than 3 years.
 Results-Driven performance was instrumental in preventing over 3 million dollars in national forest damage and
implemented over 15 defense support to civil authorities saving life and limbs of thousands of Arkansas residents
from all aspects and diversities of cultures.
 Provided Command and Control support functions to Homeland Security, National Defense, The United Nations,
and Air Force Operations.
 Maintained B1B Lancer engines and Aircraft debriefs for severalmissions received Meritorious Unit Award for
work in Operation Odyssey Dawn.
Additional Experience: InternationalStudent Advisor Assistant for ELS Johnson City, 2014-2015
KEYQUALIFICATIONS
 Ability to handle diverse situations and hours.
 Specialized in anti-terrorism, aircraft operations, and communications systems.
 Trained staff in customer service operations.
 Reliably maintained a TS/SCI government clearance for two years.
 Experienced in dealing with multiple cultures, life styles, and levels of management.
 Years of experience as manager of people and multi-billion dollar equipment.
EDUCATION
Bachelor ofArts in Political Science,Minor: Criminal Justice, May 2016 (expected)
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Undergraduate Studies in Emergency Management,2009 - 2013
Minor: Aerospace Propulsion Systems
Note: Completed 52 credit hours
Community College of the Air Force, USA
TRAINING
Trained in advanced and basic first aid, CPR,and AED.
AWARDS
The Arkansas Traveler from Governor Mike Beebe,Air Force Good Conduct medal, Meritorious Service Award,
National Defense Medal, and The Global War on Terror Medal.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Software: PC and Mac, Windows 8 & 7, MS Office Suite
ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT
Student Veterans Association, President, ETSU, 2013 - Present
Masonic Lodge Taylorsville number 243, ETSU, 2008- Present
Shriners organization, 2010- Present