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Hunter D. Lestrud

Zimmerman,MN

Summary

Familiar with crisis management and situational awareness, honed through roles at Sherburne County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Defense. Excelled in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention. Skilled in forklift operation, and familiar with welding and simple metal work.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Army National Guard

Department Of Defence

Monticello, MN

11.2019 - Current

Trained at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, from June 2020 to October 2020. Training included Basic Combat Training and MOS Specialty Training as a 31E (Interment and Resettlement Specialist / Riot and Correctional Officer Training).
From May 2021 to September 2021, I was trained and performed Honor Guard burial services for deceased service members.
From 2022 to July 2023, I was stationed on the Southwest Border, observing and reporting any activities occurring on the border, such as migrants crossing illegally.
From September 2023 to December 2024, I was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, as the Assistant Course Coordinator at the Fort Bliss Medical Simulation Training Center. My day-to-day tasks included enrolling service members in courses, scheduling courses, preparing teaching aids, and assisting with teaching the courses.

Correctional Officer

Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

Elk River, MN

12.2021 - 02.2025

Interacted with inmates to reduce tension between them, and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
Conducted regular cell inspections, looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior, and intervening when necessary.
Applied nonviolent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.

Warehouse Forklift Operator & Producation Laborer

Phillips Distilling

Princeton, MN

01.2021 - 11.2021

Loaded, unloaded, transported, and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Assisted in training new employees on the proper operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Stored materials by moving them to the appropriate area in the warehouse.
Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-regulatory items.

Sales Associate

Walmart