Don Thordsen
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Seasoned management professional with broad experience in coordinating teams, implementing strategies, and driving organizational success. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to boost team productivity and improve business processes. Significant contributions to previous employers through effective communication, strategic planning, and results-driven initiatives. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Douglas County Sherrif Dept Security
Allied Universal Security Services
Castle Rock, CO
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed payroll tasks to ensure accuracy.
- Supervisor for CCV on court facility and Department of Social Services, DMV offices located in Castle Rock and Centennial.
- Control access points for the court, including accepting criminal transfers from other counties.
- Maintain weapon training for new security officers and me.
- Work on the security line with employees for the security of the courthouse, human services building, and two DMV offices.
Terrorism Officer
State of Colorado Department of Corrections
Denver, CO
09.2011 - 09.2020
- Managed state pandemic response by delivering and warehousing inventory related to the emergency response. Coordinating statewide delivery of medical supplies and generators. Manage inventory for local pods and processing centers.
- Works with Homeland Security, CBI, local law enforcement agencies on current terror plans to delay and enforcement countermeasures.
- Manage facility and bomb unit for high-profile state agencies. Represented the State of Colorado at nationwide seminars for building securities and bomb prevention.
General Professional Manager of Operations
State of Colorado Dept of Personal
Denver, CO
07.1985 - 06.2019
- Oversaw the development and implementation of operational procedures.
- Monitored and reported on operational performance metrics.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Directed strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Directed the allocation of resources for project and operational needs.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Car Mechanic
Montgomery wards / broadway jeep
Littleton , CO
03.1981 - 03.1984
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- ASE certified, brakes, front end, electrical systems, tune ups, General mechanics
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Bussiness/ Music Thery
Ucd
Denver, COSkills
- Quality assurance
- Verbal communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- Security
- Management
- Mechanic
- Works on own cars and others ( i race my car at Bandimere Speedway)
- General electrical,pluming and house repairs
Timeline
Douglas County Sherrif Dept Security
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2020 - 04.2021
Terrorism Officer
State of Colorado Department of Corrections
09.2011 - 09.2020
General Professional Manager of Operations
State of Colorado Dept of Personal
07.1985 - 06.2019
Car Mechanic
Montgomery wards / broadway jeep
03.1981 - 03.1984
Some College (No Degree) - Bussiness/ Music Thery
Ucd
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