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Work History
Education
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Haakon J. Folkedahl

Lacrosse

Summary

Dynamic Project Director with a proven track record at RTP Company, excelling in project management and team leadership. Skilled in budget oversight and strategic planning, I drive successful project outcomes while fostering collaboration. Recognized for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, I thrive in high-pressure environments and respond swiftly to challenges.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director

RTP Company
Winona
04.2025 - Current
  • Upheld quality standards by monitoring and correcting work.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
  • Determined project schedules and maintained timeline with proactive adjustments to workflow.
  • Conducted regular meetings to review progress, address any potential risks or issues, and assess team performance.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through streamlining processes or reducing overhead costs associated with projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with third party vendors as needed for specific projects.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts among members of cross-functional teams.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of deliverables to stakeholders.

Maintenance Supervisor

City Brewing company
Lacrosse
07.2016 - 04.2023
  • Rebuild and install valves, pumps, actuators, motors and other key components to the brewing process
  • Follow all preventative maintenance plans for department
  • Welding and fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • Ordering of all safety equipment for maintenance department
  • Responsible for creating, maintaining, and securing all door codes, card scanners, and key lock entrances.
  • Handle all labor and estimates from vendors pertaining to doors and security
  • Monthly inspections of all hazmat equipment
  • Refill any air tanks used in a hazmat or safety incident
  • Routine elevator maintenance and repair

Atlas Resin Proppants
Taylor
07.2013 - 05.2016
  • Large scale equipment installation and removal
  • Extensive large scale fabrication and construction
  • Fabricated and installed guarding on all moving equipment to MSHA standards
  • Daily adjustments to heating units using PLC’s
  • Assisted operators with daily change over and cleaning
  • Responsible for loading and unloading railcars
  • Followed strict daily greasing and preventative maintenance routine
  • Entered Millwright Mechanic apprenticeship program

Flight Trainer

u.s. Air Force
Biloxi
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Designed monthly schedule for 14-20 airmen
  • Taught a class in accordance with the Air Force Instruction Manual

Security Forces

u.s. Air Force
Biloxi
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Awarded SF position upon the conclusion of an intensive 16-week training
  • Protected and defended lives, preserved law and order, and safe-guarded arms and ammunition at Keesler AF Base in Biloxi, Mississippi
  • Executed wide range of SF duties: Controlled vehicle and pedestrian traffic on base; conducted vehicular searches, which resulted in convictions; issued citations; detected and apprehended DUI subjects and underage drinkers; and secured base resources by implementing anti-robbery and anti-terrorism measures.
  • Honored with: Meritorious Unit Award, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Achievement Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
  • Earned Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Short, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, and AF Longevity Service.

Fire Team Leader

u.s. Air Force
Biloxi
09.2010 - 03.2011
  • Led a four-man team through courses in Land Navigation, Urban Assault, and Team Building Exercises
  • Trained and instructed new airmen and squadron in a course on Collapsible ASP
  • Assisted teaching a course on Active Shooter Training

Education

Millwright Mechanic Apprenticeship Program -

Western Technical college
05.2025

Intro to GMAW Welding -

Western Technical College
04.2014

High School Diploma -

BLAIR TAYLOR high school
Blair, WI
05.2006

Skills

  • Initiative to work independently
  • Blueprint reading
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Project scheduling
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Bidding management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Budget large scale projects
  • Responds quickly to emergencies
  • Sound ability to install equipment or machines
  • People person who works well with others
  • Strategic thinker with a positive attitude

Recognition And Awards

  • Meritorious Unit Award
  • AF Outstanding Unit Award
  • AF Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • AF Achievement Medal
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • AF Overseas Ribbon Short
  • Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
  • AF Longevity Service

Timeline

Project Director

RTP Company
04.2025 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

City Brewing company
07.2016 - 04.2023

Atlas Resin Proppants
07.2013 - 05.2016

Flight Trainer

u.s. Air Force
03.2011 - 01.2013

Security Forces

u.s. Air Force
03.2011 - 01.2013

Fire Team Leader

u.s. Air Force
09.2010 - 03.2011

Millwright Mechanic Apprenticeship Program -

Western Technical college

Intro to GMAW Welding -

Western Technical College

High School Diploma -

BLAIR TAYLOR high school

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