Louisiana Association for the Blind
Bruce Petty, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Bruce started their career at General Motors in 1998, where they held the position of GT of Receiving. Their responsibilities included ensuring timely delivery of materials to the production plant and implementing JIT inventory management practices.
In 2000, they moved to Solo Cup Company as a Staffing Manager. Their role involved ensuring sufficient staffing for all shifts and managing vacation coverage for employees.
In 2002, Bruce joined the Louisiana Association for the Blind. Bruce initially served as a Plant Manager, overseeing all aspects of plant operations and implementing AutoCAD designs for production processes. Later, they took on the role of Plant Manager of the Laser, Die, and Design Division, where they were responsible for research and development of new projects, design implementation, and data analysis.
Most recently, Bruce holds the position of Director of Operations at the Louisiana Association for the Blind. Their specific responsibilities in this role are not provided, but they are responsible for the overall operations of the organization.
Bruce Petty holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Stephen F. Austin State University. Bruce also pursued studies in Business/Managerial Economics at the University of Texas at El Paso, although no specific degree is mentioned. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Chapman University.
In terms of certifications, Bruce obtained a 3rd Black Belt in Tae-Kwon Do from the United Family of Martial Artists in December 2018. Prior to that, they achieved a Second Degree Black Belt in December 2015 and a First Degree Black Belt in February 2014.
Bruce also holds certifications from various institutions. Bruce obtained a certification from the National Association of Corrosion Engineers in June 2013 and an SAE Parts Certification from SAE International in April 1991. Bruce also completed the Walkway Auditor Certificate Program offered by the National Floor Safety Institute in February 2019.
Furthermore, Bruce is affiliated with professional organizations such as the American Society of Naval Engineers and the National FLooe s (possibly a typographical error).
Bruce also has a notable achievement in martial arts, having trained at the Martial Arts Academy in Shreveport, LA, where they earned their 3rd degree black belt in Tae-Kwon Do between 2010 and 2018.
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Louisiana Association for the Blind
For more than 90 years, Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB) has improved the quality of life for Louisianians who are blind or visually impaired by providing training, services, and employment. LAB's core values of respect for individual abilities, honesty, and integrity create an environment that encourages personal growth and independence. At LAB our focus is on a person's capabilities not disabilities. Excellence in all that we do is our goal. Quality is the end result: in products, in training, and in employment opportunities. LAB employs people who are blind in manufacturing, administrative, training and a variety of job positions that match an individual's goals and potential. The Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) allows LAB and other agencies employing the blind to secure contracts to provide products and services to the Federal government. The JWOD program helps to ensure steady, long-term employment for people who are blind. LAB is a member of the National Association for Employment of People Who are Blind (NAEPB) and affiliated with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). Additionally, LAB is licensed by the Department of Social Services and recognized by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services as a rehabilitative facility. Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LAB does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. LAB is a drug free work place. For more information about LAB, please visit www.lablind.com or call 1(877) 913-6471 or (318) 635-6471