Jason D.

Jason D. has a diverse work experience spanning over different industries and roles. Jason started their career as a Graduate Assistant at Marshall University in 2003. From there, they worked as an Assistant Store Manager at JD Finish Line, where they focused on inventory management and security.

Jason then transitioned into the poultry industry, first working at Pilgrim's as a Sanitation Worker before moving on to become a Management Trainee. In this role, they gained experience in various departments and developed supervisory skills. Jason later became a Production Supervisor at Pilgrim's, overseeing the packing room operations, rework production, and working with USDA inspectors.

In 2008, Jason joined PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP as a Production Supervisor, where they directed a production crew in a fully automated bottling plant and implemented process improvements. Jason then moved to Koch Foods, Inc., where they served as a Distribution Supervisor, focusing on on-time deliveries and gaining skills in order entry and post-good issuing of orders using SAP systems.

In 2013, Jason joined Pilgrim's again, this time as a Complex Shipping Manager, responsible for ensuring on-time delivery of facility shipments, developing shipment and shipping safety standard operating procedures, and achieving 100% on-time delivery for 46 consecutive months.

In 2018, Jason joined Tessy Plastics, LLC as a Distribution Manager, overseeing the distribution department and facilitating shipments to customers while coordinating the receiving of components and materials.

Most recently, in 2021, Jason joined Data Concepts as a Technical Support Engineer, where they provide desktop support, software installation, and computer security using Ivanti and Active Directory Tools.

Overall, Jason D. has gained extensive experience in management, supervision, logistics, and technical support throughout their career.

Jason D. obtained a Bachelor's degree in History from Virginia Polytechnic Insitute and State University, which they attended from 1997 to 2000. In 2020 and 2021, they pursued online education through Coursera Online - Google and obtained a degree in Google IT Support with a focus on Information Technology. During this time, they also completed various certifications, including IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts, Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User, System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, and The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, all from Coursera. Additionally, they obtained certifications in Technical Support Fundamentals from Coursera, CompTIA Security+ from CompTIA, and CompTIA Security+ ce Certification, also from CompTIA. Jason is an alumni of Udemy with a proficiency in CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501/SY0-601).