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Justin Blush

Colorado Springs

Summary

Strategic and innovative leader with extensive experience directing service, sales, and operations in the medical device industry. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage multi-million-dollar business units, and drive organizational growth through process improvement, quality leadership, and ERP implementation. Adept at balancing technical expertise with executive decision-making, ensuring operational excellence, sustained revenue growth, and long-term business success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Surgical Microscope Services

Prescott’s Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • - Lead Service Department of 26 employees, generating ~$2MM in monthly revenue.
  • - Oversee Parts Department operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • - Manage surgical microscope R&D projects, driving product innovation.
  • - Serve as Quality Team Leader, maintaining compliance and performance standards.
  • - Directed ERP implementation for NetSuite and NextService; continue as system administrator.
  • Medical Device Sales & Service Representative (CO & NM) | Aug 2017 – Jan 2022
  • - Consistently ranked Top 10 in Service nationwide (2017–2022), averaging $500K+ in annual revenue.

Medical Device Sales & Service Representative

Prescott's Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2022

- Consistently ranked Top 10 in Service nationwide (2017–2022), averaging $500K+ in annual revenue.
- Awarded Service & Sales Representative MVP (2020) for performance excellence.
- Delivered technical service and sales support for surgical microscopy customers across Colorado and New Mexico.

Sales Department Production Lead

Prescott’s Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • - Supervised and scheduled a 6-member production team responsible for refurbishing and testing surgical microscopes.
  • - Designed and executed daily/weekly action plans to optimize workflow and output.
  • - Assisted in product development and design; provided advanced training to employees on surgical microscopy systems.
  • - Conducted refurbishing, electrical testing/repair, and purchasing of parts and supplies.

Service and Sales Department Optical Technician

Prescott’s Inc.
02.2006 - 01.2015
  • - Performed optical alignment and assembly of surgical microscopy systems.
  • - Collaborated with manufacturing engineers to reverse-engineer optical and mechanical microscope components.
  • - Developed specialized optical alignment tools to enhance production precision.
  • - Cross-trained in precision optics production processes and repair.

UCCS Graduate Student Intern

NORAD & USNORTHCOM, J-7 Training, Exercises and Wargames
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Reviewed DoD Plans and Exercises and provided support materials for future exercises with USNORTHCOM Strategic Theater Partner Nations.
  • Assisted J-7 Planning team with research and review for support of J-7 exercises program planning.
  • Created a excel document that provided the J-7 team with a quick search for text citations from previous DoD plans and exercises as a precedent for future exercise planning support.

Graduate Student Intern

NORAD & USNORTHCOM, J-5 Strategy, Plans and Policy
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Assisted J-5 Planning team with research and review of COVID Response Planning
  • Suggested Edits to plans and supported planning team with revisions

Anthropology Tutor

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • - Facilitated study groups and one-on-one tutoring for undergraduate students.
  • - Supported students with test prep, papers, and coursework; coached study habits to ensure academic success.

Writer

The Wax Blog
02.2011 - Current

Writer

Media Roots (mediaroots.org)
09.2013 - 09.2014

Education

Master of Public Administration -

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2025

Graduate Certificate - Non-Profit Management

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2014

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Team Development
  • Multi-Million-Dollar Revenue Oversight
  • ERP Implementation & Administration (NetSuite, NextService)
  • Operations & Quality Management
  • R&D Project Management
  • Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
  • Client Relations & Customer Service Excellence
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Technical Expertise in Surgical Microscopy (Zeiss, Leica, Möller-Wedel, etc)
  • Training, Mentorship & Staff Development
  • Team management
  • Strategic planning

Internships

  • Internships at NORAD & USNORTHCOM, Colorado Springs, CO
  • Student Intern, J-5 Strategy, Plans and Policy | Jan 2020 – May 2020
  • Student Intern, J-7 Training, Exercises and Wargames | Aug 2020 – Nov 2020

Languages

Tagalog
Professional Working

Timeline

Director of Surgical Microscope Services

Prescott’s Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Graduate Student Intern

NORAD & USNORTHCOM, J-5 Strategy, Plans and Policy
08.2020 - 11.2020

UCCS Graduate Student Intern

NORAD & USNORTHCOM, J-7 Training, Exercises and Wargames
01.2020 - 08.2020

Medical Device Sales & Service Representative

Prescott's Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2022

Sales Department Production Lead

Prescott’s Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2017

Anthropology Tutor

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
09.2014 - 05.2016

Writer

Media Roots (mediaroots.org)
09.2013 - 09.2014

Writer

The Wax Blog
02.2011 - Current

Service and Sales Department Optical Technician

Prescott’s Inc.
02.2006 - 01.2015

Graduate Certificate - Non-Profit Management

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Master of Public Administration -

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Justin Blush