Derek Segerstrom

• Jun 2024 – Aug 2025 (now volunteer-based)
  Paid role concluded due to limited financial resources; continuing in a volunteer capacity
• Played a key role in founding Reborn Ranch, helping shape the camp’s mission, program structure, and long-term vision
• Designed and led Bible-based programs focused on life skills, horsemanship, and hands-on learning experiences for youth from local communities and across the U.S.
• Organized retreats and special events, managing logistics, schedules, staffing, and guest coordination
• Planned and executed the full camp menu for multi-week sessions, ensuring balanced, home-cooked meals for campers and staff
• Recruited, trained, and supervised seasonal staff and volunteers to maintain a safe, Christ-centered environment
• Oversaw daily camper activities including team-building, outdoor work projects, devotionals, and recreational time
• Managed internal communications, scheduling, safety procedures, and operational planning across all areas of camp life
• Led fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and donor engagement, including presentations at churches and local events
• Coordinated remodeling projects and facility upgrades by working directly with vendors, contractors, and suppliers

Position discontinued due to budget constraints

• Assisted with daily business operations, supporting scheduling, resource coordination, and customer service
• Led the transition from paper-based systems to digital platforms, improving efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility across departments
• Managed billing and financial tracking using QuickBooks, and implemented automated office processes to streamline workflows
• Coordinated snow removal services, including route planning, crew oversight, and customer communication
• Generated competitive bids for concrete and snow removal projects, contributing to increased revenue and new client acquisition
• Updated and maintained the company handbook to reflect current procedures, policies, and safety standards
• Ensured One Call procedures were completed prior to excavation to comply with state safety regulations
• Played a key role in the Reborn Ranch construction remodel by coordinating with vendors, scheduling contractors, and managing material deliveries
• Assisted with sales efforts through client outreach, proposal preparation, and relationship management

• Manage crew of 4-8 full time and seasonal temporary team members
• Developed and executed career devolvement plans for team members
• Built relationships in the community through community events/ sponsorships etc.
• Developed standard operating procedures and document workflow's for current and future process steps
• Equipment purchases/ maintenance
• Maintain daily communication with marketing teams
• Leader in safety, identifying unsafe conditions and developing strong hazard analysis with team members.
• Inspect inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures
• Determine and recommend methods to address improvement opportunities
• Comply with safety and hazardous material handling, storage, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures affecting business operations
• Lead department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
• Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
• Managed team members, gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.

• Kept plant grounds and facilities in tour ready condition.
• Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
• Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
• Established strong cleaning schedules to minimize/ eliminate disruption to business.
• Trained new staff on procedures/ schedules

• Developed advanced understanding of livestock farm operations, including purchasing needs and labor requirements
• Maintained and repaired various farming equipment
• Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for seasonal workers
• Monitored animal health and welfare
• Led team of 5-10 skilled and unskilled farm personnel
• Assisted in developing improved sanitation procedures for day to day operations

• Offered: Full service lawn care, snow removal, landscaping/ consulting services to north Iowa and surrounding communities
• Oversaw business planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and payroll to handle financial needs
• Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal lawn care and snow removal solutions