Blade Geise-Smith

Blade Geise-Smith has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Blade most recently worked at NECI as a Senior Project Manager, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Manager at the same company from 2021 to 2023.

From 2018 to 2020, Blade worked at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group as a Project Manager. In this role, they were responsible for guiding clients in project feasibility and scope determination, coordinating and executing multiple concurrent projects at Fortune 500 client facilities, and performing construction management duties.

Before that, Blade worked at PHD Technology Solutions from 2016 to 2018, first as a Project/Account Manager and then as a Controls Engineer. As a Project/Account Manager, they assisted clients in project feasibility and created comprehensive project plans, while also managing PHD-related work at a Fortune 1000 client.

Blade's earlier experience includes working as a Laboratory Assistant at Idaho State University in 2015 and as a Processor and Account Manager/Special Risks Manager at Clements Worldwide from 2009 to 2015. In these roles, they performed tasks such as processing client policies, creating loss reports, and negotiating with underwriters.

Blade began their career as an Apprentice Electrician at Smith Electric, Inc. from 2002 to 2004.

Blade Geise-Smith's education history includes an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology from Idaho State University, which was obtained from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, Blade attended The George Washington University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Geological Sciences & Archaeology from 2004 to 2009. It is unknown whether Blade completed any formal education at the University of Pennsylvania, but they did study Computer and Information Technology there. In addition to their degrees, Blade has obtained several certifications. They completed the OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training Program-General Industry from 360training.com in December 2018. They are also Procore Certified in Project Manager (Core Tools) and Project Manager (Project Management), obtained in November 2018. Blade has also completed the Project Management Essentials certification from The University of Chicago Graham School in August 2017. Lastly, they have ISCET Certification I, II, & IV from the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians, although the specific details of when and where these certifications were obtained are unavailable.