Samantha Bledsoe

12 George Street, Unit B7

Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Cell: 630.405.8704
E-Mail: SKleeBledsoe@gmail.com

Objective: To secure a C-17 pilot position in the United States Air Force Reserve in Charleston, South Carolina.

Education

College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina (08/2016 - current)

 Class of 2020
 Major: Exercise Science
 GPA: 3.50 on 4.00 scale
Saint Francis High School, Wheaton, Illinois (08/2012 - 05/2016)
 GPA: 4.49 on 4.00 scale (weighted)
ACT Score: 32 (04/2015)
Academic Awards & Achievements

 College of Charleston Academic Scholarship (2016 - current)

 College of Charleston Merit Scholarship (2016 - current)
 College of Charleston Athletic Honor Roll (2016 - current)
 Spartan Scholar Award (2012)
o Scholarship awarded for earning one of the top 10 scores on Saint Francis High School admission test
 Saint Patrick Catholic School Writing Scholarship (2012)
o Scholarship awarded for first place essay selected from graduating Saint Patrick School students

Aviation Pursuits & Memberships

 Student Pilot License (2017 - current)

 Pursuing Private Pilot License – to be completed in summer 2018
 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Member (2017 - current)
 Women in Aviation International Member (2017 - current)

Athletic Pursuits & Awards

 College of Charleston NCAA Division I Equestrian Team (2016 - current)

o Rode as a part of 2017 IHSA College of Charleston Nationals team which finished 6 th nationally
o Individually, placed 1st at IHSA Zone Finals and 6th at IHSA National Finals
 Laura Carr Horsemanship Award Recipient for College of Charleston Equestrian Team (2017)
 Harris Teeter Athlete of the Week (3/10/17)
 NCAA Eligibility Center – Cleared (Current)
 Successfully completed USEF Equestrian High School Lettering Program (2016)
 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) – Team Member (2016 - current)
 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) - Team Member (2015 - current)
 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) – Member (2015 - current)
 United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) – Member (2015 - current)
 Northern Illinois Hunter Jumper Association (NIJHA) - Member (2013 - 2016)
 Somerset Sport Horse Equestrian – Lessons, Training, Competitions (2015 - 2016)
 Tower Hill Stables – Lessons, Training, Competitions (2004 - 2015)
 Illinois Short Circuit (ISC) – Member (2009 - 2013)
Employment History

 Shipt Shopper (01/2017 - current)

o App driven on-demand personal shopping and delivery service
o Manage high customer expectations, tight delivery windows and efficient scheduling
 Fox Mill Swim Team – Coach (Summer 2014), Assistant Head Coach (Summer 2015 - current)
o Coached kids aged 4-16, taught team members how to swim and proper swim techniques, worked swim
meets and events
 Tower Hill Stables – various positions: reception desk/customer assistance, animal care, assisted with equestrian
camps, miscellaneous barn jobs (2010 - 2015)
 Tower Hill Stables – Pony Rides/Petting Zoo worker (2011 - 2015)
o Worked offsite corporate and general pony rides and petting zoos ensuring welfare of animals and safety
of participants
 Babysitting (2010 - current)
o Babysat for multiple families with kids of all ages, helped with homework, prepared meals, light
housework

Offices/Leadership Positions Held

 Somerset Sporthorse IEA Horse Show Team – Captain

o Mentored younger members while helping to manage the team, showed as the point rider in the highest
division
 Spartanlife Team - Captain (2016)
o Mentor underclassmen to help them become acclimated and involved at Saint Francis High School
 Kairos Leader (2016)
o Selected to serve as leader and facilitator for participants on a retreat aimed to help candidates find God’s
role in their lives
 Volunteer Team Leader – Anderson Animal Shelter (2013 - 2016)
o Supervise volunteers at shelter
 4-H Club - Vice President (2012), President (2013)
 Freshmen Mentor (2013)
o Mentor freshmen to help ease their transition into high school

Volunteer History

 Interscholastic Equestrian Association – Storybook Farm Team, Charleston, South Carolina (2016 - current)
o Prep and school horses and student athletes at competitive events throughout Southeast
 Lowcountry Maritime Society Volunteer (2016 - 2017)
o Goal to connect Charleston’s youth with their marine environment by helping them build boats to
eventually sail. Encouraged use of mathematics and critical thinking while forming relationships.
 Volunteer – Anderson Animal Shelter (2011 - 2016)
 Volunteer Mentor – Anderson Animal Shelter (2012 - 2016)
o Instruct prospective volunteers on shelter procedures and sign off on understanding before they are
allowed to volunteer on their own at the shelter
 Vacation Bible School Crew Guide (Summer 2011 - current)
o Led groups of children of various ages through activities designed to help them grow in their faith
 Critter Camp Counselor – Anderson Animal Shelter (2012 - 2015)
o Educated children of various ages on animal rescue and proper care and treatment of animals through a
wide variety of activities and seminars
 Girl Scout Camp Aide (2012)
o Assisted Camp Leaders with various camp activities, supervised campers
 Feed My Starving Children (2016)
o Worked with Spartanlife Team to package meals for families in need in other parts of the world

Hobbies

 Flying l Traveling l Horseback Riding l Scuba Diving l Kite Surfing l Fishing l Chicago Cubs Baseball fan