Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Brady Bolkema

Simplemining.io
Osage
3
years of professional experience

Army Veteran with experience working in high-pressure environments where discipline, teamwork, accountability, and sound judgment were essential. My service challenged me in ways that helped me grow, mature, and better understand responsibility, leadership, and the importance of staying composed in difficult situations. I am now looking to bring those experiences into a career in law enforcement, where I can continue serving others, contribute to the safety of the community, and be part of a strong team. I bring resilience, a dependable work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to build a meaningful long-term career with purpose.

Work History

Site Lead

9 Months
Simplemining.io | 01.2026 - Current
  • Coordinated daily site operations, maintaining uptime across mining hardware and supporting systems.
  • Monitored equipment status, identifying faults and escalating issues for faster resolution.
  • Verified site safety procedures, supporting consistent compliance during operational activities.
  • Assisted with hardware setup, rack organization, and cable management for clean deployments.
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Documented maintenance tasks, outage details, and recovery actions for accurate handoffs.

Solar Technician

8 Months
Ideal Energy Solar | 09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Installed solar panels, inverters, and mounting hardware according to specifications and site plans
  • Troubleshot electrical and system issues using multimeters, schematics, and diagnostic procedures
  • Performed rooftop and ground-mount maintenance to ensure safe, efficient photovoltaic system operation
  • Inspected wiring, conduit, and grounding connections for code compliance and performance accuracy
  • Followed OSHA safety standards, lockout procedures, and fall protection protocols on active job sites

Feed Truck Driver

2 Months
Osage CO-OP | 07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Operated feed truck safely to deliver livestock rations across assigned routes.
  • Loaded feed accurately using scales, augers, and hopper systems.
  • Inspected truck, trailer, and delivery equipment before each trip.
  • Completed delivery logs, mileage records, and inventory checks with accuracy.
  • Obtained a Temporary Class B CDL to work there.
  • Developed strong working relationships with suppliers/vendors that facilitated a smoother flow of goods between facilities.

Deputy Sheriff

1 Month
Worth County Sheriff's Office | 05.2024 - 06.2024

I was there briefly. I resigned because my level of maturity and professionalism was not where it needed to be for the position. I had a lot of growing to do.

  • Responded to emergency calls
  • Patrolled assigned areas to deter crime and maintain public safety.

Detention Deputy

2 Months
Mower County Sheriffs Office | 03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conducted intake, booking, and release procedures while verifying records and property inventory.
  • Searched inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband, weapons, and safety hazards.
  • Monitored inmate activity, maintained orderly housing units, and enforced detention facility rules.
  • Documented incidents, shift activities, and inmate behavior using accurate correctional records.

Route Delivery Driver

7 Months
MAHASKA | 08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered products along assigned routes, maintaining accurate stop sequences and on-time service.
  • Loaded and secured inventory for transport, preventing damage during delivery.
  • Verified invoices, orders, and product counts to ensure accurate customer fulfillment.
  • Inspected vehicle condition, completing pre-trip and post-trip checks for safety compliance.

Education

High School Diploma

West Marshall High School | State Center

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Riverland Community College | Austin | 05-2028

Skills

Operational oversight
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Flexible and adaptable
Teamwork and collaboration
Calm under pressure
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Leadership presence

Accomplishments

  • Completed an Army leadership development course
  • Earned supervisors' and teammates' trust by being reliable, punctual, and willing to take responsibility.
  • Built strong leadership, teamwork, and accountability skills through military service and deployment experience.

Timeline

Site Lead

Simplemining.io
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Solar Technician

Ideal Energy Solar
09.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Feed Truck Driver

Osage CO-OP
07.2024 - 09.2024Read More

Deputy Sheriff

Worth County Sheriff's Office
05.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Detention Deputy

Mower County Sheriffs Office
03.2024 - 05.2024Read More

Route Delivery Driver

MAHASKA
08.2023 - 03.2024Read More

West Marshall High School

High School Diploma
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Riverland Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Criminal Justice
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Brady Bolkema