David Knope
Owner, Corporate Events, School Festivals and Party Rentals at Inflatable Event Professionals- Claim this Profile
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German, Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Unit safety Management Course
US ArmyMar, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Army Family Team Building Instructor
MWRApr, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
Small Group Instructor Training Course
US ArmySep, 1996- Nov, 2024 -
Instuctor Training Course
US ArmyAug, 1996- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization (SIOTO) Advanced Certification
SIOTOMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Safety Inspections & Certification
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Experience
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Inflatable Event Professionals
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner, Corporate Events, School Festivals and Party Rentals
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Jan 2018 - Present
IEP provides hours of fun and entertainment for toddlers, teens, and adults with the best inflatables on the market. We also provide party planners with a stress-free event because we guarantee on time delivery, professional installation, and superior customer service at a competitive price. We offer a wide range of top quality inflatables that are cleaned and sanitized after each use. We deliver to all types of corporate, municipal, church-based, and private functions and can set up indoors or outdoors. We take pride in supporting military members, first responders, and churches and schools with special discounts and/or donated services for most events. We service Community Events, Family Get Togethers, Backyard Birthday Parties, Carnivals, School Festivals & Field Days, Socials, Proms, Graduation Parties, Church Carnivals/Festivals, Vacation Bible Schools, Summer Camps, Fundraisers, Fire/Police Stations, Sports Events, Festivals, Corporate Events/Picnics, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, Weddings, and much more. Our services include Inflatable Bounce house rental and installation, Obstacle Courses, Foam Parties, Interactive Games, Water Games & Inflatables, Carnival Games, Table Games, Concessions, Catered Concessions, Canopies, Tables, Chairs, Benches, and paid attendants upon request. Show less
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Bouncin B's Bounce House and Party Rentals
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Puyallup, Washington
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Owner, CEO - Private Party Rentals, Birthday Parties
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2018
Veteran Owned and Family operated rental company located in Spanaway, WA, with a Key Emphasis on Timeliness, Professionalism, Customer Service and Safety. Our Slogan exemplifies our Core Values YOUR SAFETY and FUN ARE #1. I am convinced that you will find us the perfect local business to partner with in coordinating your next event Veteran Owned and Family operated rental company located in Spanaway, WA, with a Key Emphasis on Timeliness, Professionalism, Customer Service and Safety. Our Slogan exemplifies our Core Values YOUR SAFETY and FUN ARE #1. I am convinced that you will find us the perfect local business to partner with in coordinating your next event
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CACI International Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional BETSS-C Trainer/Installer Lead
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
• Previous Regional Lead for the entire South, South West and West regions in Afghanistan provide oversight guidance to 195+ locations with up to 6 systems at each site. Manage a team of 25 trainers for the Region. • Previous Regional Lead for the entire North, Central and East regions in Afghanistan provided oversight guidance to 85+ locations with up to 6 systems at each site. Managed a team of 10 trainers for the Region.• Supervise, plan, coordinate, manage, and direct the unit, direct support and general support installation, training, and maintenance of equipment supported under the Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) and Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance Systems Combined (BETSS-C) platforms, ranging from $50K to $2.5M.• Serve as an advisor for the US Army within the RAID contract. Collect data, conduct trend analysis, formulate reports, and monitor and report the operational readiness of equipment and training requirements for personnel. Assess personnel and direct the coordination of training and maintenance resources to ensure contract compliance.• Work solutions with site commanders for fielding and installation of BETSS-C/RAID equipment. Advise the Commanders concerning feasibility, functionality, and capabilities of the Sensor Systems assigned to the AOR. Show less
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BETSS-C Trainer/Installer
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Apr 2010 - Jan 2011
• Performed remote-based installations of various Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance Sensors-Combined (BETSS-C) systems for the U.S. Army, which includes Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) 80ft, 107ft & 118 ft towers, Standard Ground Station (SGS), Cerberus Security Sensor System, Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System (RDISS), Medium & Long Range Thermal Imagers (MRTI, LRTI), Force Protection Suite (FPS), Battlefield Anti-Intrusion System Ground Sensor System (BAIS), Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS), and Man Portable Surveillance and target Acquisition Radar (MSTAR).• Conducted new installation and sustainment training for U.S. Military ground forces on the use and maintenance of BETSS-C platforms. Specific subset equipment consists of FLIR Star SAFIRE III Cameras (Day & Thermal), Laser Range Finders, Laser Designators, network devices (routers, switches, cabling), voice and data communication equipment, pneumatic controlled mast assemblies, optical and infrared (IR) sensors, cable assemblies (Fiber, Coaxial and Ethernet), fixed cameras (CCTV), and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Command and Control Systems.• Performed maintenance tasks utilizing technical skills to follow troubleshooting procedures and conveyed findings to authorized advanced repair technicians.• Certified as a Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance Sensors-Combined (BETSS-C) Trainer/Installer by the United States Army, PM Night Vision/Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquisition. Show less
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Cubic Defense
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Site Lead, Logistics Manager
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2009
• Site Lead & Logistics Manager of External Insulation of Temporary Structures (EITS) program in support of the MNC-I (Multi National Coalition Iraq) program valued at $78 million. Direct and plan day-to-day operations for the overall Logistics, Human Resources, and Finance programs. • Coordinate and prioritize work efforts and supervise the HR Manager, the Finance Manager, and the Quality Assurance Managers. Guide subordinate Managers in developing and administering projects, establishing requirements, objectives, goals, and milestones for completion. • Evaluated site operations, examined mission efforts and provided results to onsite teams, from a quality perspective, and conducted regular site meetings and delivered recommendations to improve site operations. Prepared, analyzed, and verified audit reports. Assisted logistics of Local National management. • Coordinated and expedited flow of materials and personnel to meet operational goals. Arranged transport between FOBs for personnel and equipment. Established inventory controls of project furnished tools, equipment, and materials (valued at $4.7 million). • Oversight leadership for labor services and quality / planned and executed recruitment and selection processes for Local National personnel: Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained or ensured training for 457 local nationals in support of the Iraqi First Initiative, an effort to employ Iraqis. Ensured proper training in specific skill sets. • Oversaw maintenance of records for all Program personnel including US and Local Nationals. Provided oversight leadership for the processing of time cards, employee pay, and receipt of money for pay of local nationals. Show less
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L3 Technologies
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Force Protection (FP) Manager
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Nov 2006 - Feb 2008
• Sole point of contact for all FP issues; directly responsible for the safety and security of 7,000+ personnel. • Managed, analyzed, coordinated multiple complex and multi-layered Force Protection (FP) issues including exception to policies, MNF-I Badging, Vetting/Screening, Vulnerability Assessments, Land Procurement and retention with Senior Staff agencies; diligent efforts ensured continued mission accomplishment and customer satisfaction. • Developed, reviewed and implemented Standard Operating Policies and Procedures for Security Operations throughout Iraq, with respect to Anti-terrorist/Force Protection (AT/FP) and Safety. • Crafted and successfully negotiated the plan for contracting unarmed security forces for use at 2 base camps for approximately $6 million dollars. Security was required to reduce the threat of damage/theft of L-3 materials/equipment; risk mitigation/prevention of hostile acts against employees who resided inside of base camps. • Provided oversight to the Project Director with relevance to intelligence and mission analysis for logistical operations, and protection of personnel and millions of dollars of equipment throughout the country. • Conducted Threat Vulnerability Assessments and recommended, requisitioned, em-placed AT/FP improvements and RAMP (Random Anti-Terrorist Measures Plan) tests to better serve the overall AT/FP company base plan for 30 forward operating bases. • Interfaced with Military Intelligence Cells and developed “Courses of Actions” and “Battle/Intelligence Analysis” f or day-to-day operations on L-3 sites throughout Iraq. Responsible for the development/ implementation of AT/FP Measures Plans for the protection of L-3 assets/personnel from terrorist attacks. • Developed Force Protection and Emergency Action Plan for 330+ personnel. • Identified and obtained all requirements for a 30-man armed guard force to ensure 24/7 security at the HQ's compound, saving over $33,000 and protection of 120 personnel. Show less
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The Reger Group
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Al Asad, Iraq
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Training Analyst, Lead Instructor, Site Manager
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Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
• Handpicked as Lead Instructor for U.S. Marine Corp’s Tactical Concealment Video System (worth $6 million). • Established operations facilities to include administration offices, electronics, and production workshops. • Revised training packages; created visual aids to reinforce training, and developed a practical exercise specific for in-theatre environment. • Provided group instruction to Marines on video acquisition and remote monitoring utilizing long-range Radio Frequency (RF) modes of operation including point-to point and point-to-multipoint wireless transmission systems. • Instructed students on National Security Agency encrypted components (rapidly deployable digital network of computers to conduct remote video surveillance for use in a covert military operational environment). • Used wireless cameras; monitored multiple video streams using CCTV software integrating alarms and triggers. • Analyzed/troubleshot product/system- related problems on installation, programming, operation, and service. • Reviewed, evaluated, and diagnosed TCVS product limitations/equipment problems and provided resolution. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Cavalry Troop Trainer, Manager
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Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
• Leadership advisor to Sr. Army National Guard managers. Assessed training needs and trained, coached, and mentored unit leaders in developing and executing training plans to support transition when mobilized to active Federal service.• Provided feedback and identified training shortfalls and maintenance issues associated at individual, leader and collective group levels. Guided leaders in corrective measures. Developed alternative training methods.• Consultant to the reserve Battalion Master Gunner and trained and mentored a team of 5 senior trainers.• Trained and advised a 380-man Tank/Bradley/Military Police organization from varied units of the WA National Guard in all aspects of training and preparation for transition from peace to combat. • Designed a 30-day tank gunnery plan for individual, crew, platoon and unit levels, including maintenance planning in preparation for a mobilization for an organization of 144 personnel for deployment to Iraq. • Updated leader’s books, manuals, and SOPs to ensure current doctrine. Demonstrated knowledge of military culture and protocol. Reviewed course content and evaluated instructors. Show less
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Tank Platoon Sergeant and Troop Master Gunner, Manager
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Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
• Transformed teams into the most lethal maneuver groups in the organization, resulting in the honor of receiving 8 prestigious Top Tank Awards at the crew, platoon, troop and Division levels.• Supervised, trained, motivated and managed administration and professional training up to 50 team members.• Maintained, operated, and accounted for five M1A1 Main Battle Tanks and equipment valued in excess of $13 million. Utilized a $400,000 budget to acquire supplies and parts. • Managed logistical requirements during tactical training by coordinating external support for food, fuel, ammunition, and other specialized supplies. Monitored operations schedules; made adjustments as necessary.• Advised senior management on all tank gunnery training as the Troop Master Gunner and assisted higher units as a primary planner. Developed training plans, schedules, equipment requirements. • Performed maintenance procedures to identify, troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions in the tank turret weapons systems, turret electrical, hydraulic, armament, and fire control systems. Show less
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US Army NCO Professional Development System (NCOPDS)
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Fort Knox, KY
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Basic NCO Academy Group Leader (Instructor), Master Gunner
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Aug 1996 - Dec 1998
• Trained and mentored over 640 students as Tank Commanders and certified 16 tank crews in the UCOFT. • Prepared and presented formal, lab, and hands-on instruction in 45 different subject areas. • Revised the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course Gunnery Standard Operating Procedures, resulting in hundreds of students trained to Army Armor standards with no loss of training time. • Volunteer Army Family Team Building Instructor. Instructed family members and government employees on a myriad of subjects that enhanced the Army Family Readiness and the quality of life for the total Army. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Platoon Sergeant /Installation MILES NCOIC, Logistics Manager
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Apr 1995 - Jul 1996
• Supervised, trained, and mentored 20+ personnel and was accountable for $100 Million worth of equipment in a regional multi-services Training and Equipment Warehouse. • Directed daily logistical operations (storage, issue, receipt, and turn-in of equipment) for 5 storage warehouses (75,000 sqft). Oversaw physical security procedures ensuring the safety of facilities, equipment, and personnel. • Implemented bar code turn-in and issue procedures, integrated QC test procedures for each piece of equipment. Efforts boosted the operational readiness rate from 10% to 90%. • Provided superior customer service; responded to myriad customer/vendor inquiries with 0 complaints. • Developed and implemented plans for facility modifications, stock flow and evaluated warehouse locations. • Conducted safety audits. Reviewed catalogues and ordered supplies as required. • Supervised maintenance on vehicles, simulation equipment and communications equipment. • Performed technical inspections. Implemented and evaluated training programs. Show less
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Education
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Excelsior College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
Central Texas College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
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