Bethann Blood

Bethann Blood has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Bethann is currently working as a Program Manager at Syntec Optics since June 2021. Prior to that, they held the same role at Empire Precision Plastics from October 2020 to June 2021. Bethann also worked as a Program Manager at Syntec Optics from November 2014 to May 2020.

Before their roles in program management, Bethann worked as a Technology Curriculum Specialist at Finger Lakes Community College from October 2013 to June 2014, where they reviewed and assessed the Mechanical Technology curriculum. Bethann conducted focus groups with students and industry leaders to gather relevant data for program improvement and ensured that the program aligned with industry needs.

Additionally, Bethann has experience as an Independent Representative at Silpada Designs from 2006 to August 2013, where they managed their own sales. Bethann also worked at General Motors, first as a Design Release Engineer for Fuel Cell Activities from an unspecified date in 2010 to December 2012, where they led a cross-functional project team and developed validation plans for fuel cell components. Before that, they served as a Cost Engineer for Fuel Cell Components, a Project Engineer for Stack Components and Testing, and a Stack Component Test Technician/Engineer at General Motors - Fuel Cell Activities from 1997 to 2010. In these roles, they developed cost models, prepared cost estimates, managed testing capabilities, and trained new technicians.

Bethann's earlier work experience includes roles such as a Process Engineer for Fuel Injectors at CDI Corporation @ Delphi-E from October 1994 to October 1997, a Manufacturing Engineer at Lehigh Design @ Bausch & Lomb from July 1993 to October 1994, and an Inside Sales/Applications Engineer at Genie Manufacturing from May 1992 to July 1993. In these positions, they focused on process engineering, manufacturing, and customer relationship management.

Bethann Blood attended HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College where they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Bethann then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Following their undergraduate studies, Bethann enrolled at the University of Phoenix to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The start and end years for each education program were not provided.