Derek Blackcoon
Sisseton,South Dakota
Summary
Resourceful driver and maintenance professional well-versed in transit vehicles. Loading and securing cargo under different conditions and operating mapping systems to manage unfamiliar locations. Experienced in keeping units ready through hands-on training. Maintains equipment in good working order, as well as manage safety and develop tactical plans for transportation operations. Hardworking Motor Transport Operator offering three years of industry experience and clean license. Accustomed to effectively managing safe and efficient loading, unloading and transport of valuable cargo over different terrains and conditions. Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Motor Vehicle Operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Motor Vehicle Operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures accordingly.
- Streamlined accident reporting procedures, resulting in more accurate data for analysis and prevention efforts.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Directed activities of workers searching records and provided technical guidance as necessary.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Initiated safety-first mindset among employees, resulting in significant reduction in accidents and near-misses.
- Streamlined incident reporting process, making it easier for employees to report safety concerns and incidents.
MSA/Patient Registration Representative
Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Healthcare Center
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Streamlined patient registration process by implementing efficient data entry techniques and maintaining organized records.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing clear communication, answering queries, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Contributed to the improvement of departmental workflow through effective collaboration with medical professionals and administrative staff.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently verifying insurance information and obtaining necessary authorizations for services.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and securing sensitive information.
- Reduced wait times for patients by consistently processing registrations promptly and efficiently.
Farm Hand
Schiltz Goose Farm Foods
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.
Transit Bus Driver
Community Transit Sisseton
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Monitored students and other passengers during transit to encourage safe transport.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Accepted and processed fares.
Janitorial Worker
Woodland Cabinetry
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
- Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
- Damp-mopped hard floors to clean and remove residue or spillage.
- Sanitized break area kitchen counters, tables and sinks.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
Information Technology Specialist
Dakota Magic Casino
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Facilitated best user experience through continuous support, training classes, webinars, improvements and communication of system changes.
- Attended regular client meetings to report project progress and address questions.
- Built and refined powerful machine learning models that automated decisions, prioritized work and changed behavior of products in real time.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on stated needs, proposed use and budget.
- Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Set up network profiles, security permissions and file sharing systems.
- Controlled and managed server room, wireless network, server infrastructure, audiovisual equipment, laptops and video conferencing equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Systems Technology
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD05.2014
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Patient confidentiality
- Transfer Coordination
- Data entry proficiency
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Appointment Scheduling
- Data Entry
- Eligibility Determination
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Healthcare industry understanding
- Patient Scheduling
- Performing maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management expertise
- GPS Systems
- Manual transmission operation
- Managing records
- Safe Driving Practices
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Maintaining readiness
- Executive taxi services
- Securing cargo
- Understanding road conditions
- Accident prevention strategies
- Shuttle service operation
- Vehicle inspection abilities
- Physical stamina and strength
- Passenger assistance competence
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- School bus operation
- Taxi dispatch coordination
- Fuel efficiency management
- Public transportation familiarity
- Weather Condition Adaptation
- Emergency response readiness
- GPS Navigation Proficiency
- Logbook record-keeping
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Defensive Driving
- Maintaining records
- Vehicle operation
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Inspection
- Operating vehicles
- City and non-city driving
- Professionalism
- Analytical Skills
Certification
Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) 7.0 Two-Day Driver Certification Program
Timeline
Safety Officer
Sisseton Wahpeton College
09.2024 - 12.2024
MSA/Patient Registration Representative
Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Healthcare Center
02.2023 - 07.2024
Farm Hand
Schiltz Goose Farm Foods
03.2022 - 11.2022
Transit Bus Driver
Community Transit Sisseton
09.2019 - 02.2022
Janitorial Worker
Woodland Cabinetry
07.2018 - 07.2019
Information Technology Specialist
Dakota Magic Casino
08.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Systems Technology
Sisseton Wahpeton College