John Berndt
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Ability to solve complex problems and explain solutions in a clear and easy to understand manner. Willingness to take difficult tasks with short deadlines and complete them in a timely manner. Technically proficient and applies current technologies to best business practices. Constantly looking for new opportunities for the betterment of the employer, employees and the customer.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Trooper - District One Crash Coordinator
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Aberdeen, SD
01.2016 - Current
- Review investigations of all fatal crashes investigated by South Dakota Highway Patrol in Northeast South Dakota.
- Respond to all major crashes involving felony charges in northeast South Dakota.
- Investigated, reconstructed or reviewed over 100 fatal crash investigations.
- Prepare technical reconstruction reports detailing causes of fatal crashes.
- Document and present information to District Commander regarding investigations.
- Maintain and track inventory of all crash investigation equipment in northeast South Dakota.
- Present felony cases to prosecutors and prepare information for trial.
- Coordinate manpower and resources to effectively and efficiently investigate fatal crashes.
- Oversee the complex crash reconstruction program in northeast South Dakota.
- Instruct complex crash investigation classes.
- Use various complex computer programs proficiently.
DOT Compliance Officer
North Central Farmers Elevator
Ipswich, SD
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for all aspects of ensuring company of 148 trucks, 178 drivers and 241 trailers carrying agricultural loads as well as hazardous materials was being operated within state and federal regulations.
- Create compliance program for company vehicles and drivers to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Present monthly updates to General Manager on progress of action plans.
- Filed insurance claims and investigated accident reports internally with findings and recommendations presented to General Manager.
- Publish monthly safety articles regarding USDOT safety and compliance in company magazine.
- Develop practices to ensure drivers and technicians were complying will applicable State and Federal laws.
- Create standards for efficient IRP, commercial and non-commercial licensing of vehicles while complying with all state and federal mileage reporting requirements.
- Maintain and update USDOT registration requirements.
- Create and implement ELD and tracking program to hazardous materials department.
- Create online accounts for filing of heavy use tax and file reports as required.
State Trooper
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Aberdeen, SD
10.2005 - 08.2014
- Respond to emergency situations in high stress environments.
- Work throughout State with little to no supervision.
- Instruct Drug Impaired Driving and Apprehension of Drug/Alcohol Impaired Drivers.
- Maintain State issued equipment.
- File reports and paperwork in timely manner.
- Prepare court reports and present facts of investigations to legal counsel and jurors.
Soldier
South Dakota Army National Guard
Aberdeen, SD
01.1997 - 06.2006
- Maintain and repair artillery equipment for Field Artillery Battery.
- Manage fuel supply and distribution to Field Artillery Battery of 6 multiple launch rocket systems and multiple supply vehicles.
- Supervise two employees responsible for supply and distribution of Battery fuel supply.
- Rear-Detachment NCO responsible for all state-side concerns during military deployment.
- Aided in implementing Family Support Group for local families of deployed soldiers.
Motor Carrier Inspector/Officer
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Aberdeen, SD
08.1998 - 10.2005
- Work throughout State with little to no supervision.
- Maintain State issued equipment.
- File reports and paperwork in timely manner.
- Prepare court reports and present facts of investigations to legal counsel.
- Inspect CMVs and driver information to ensure State and Federal compliance.
- Conduct Federal Safety Reviews with trucking companies.
Education
T-TEN Graduate - Automotive Technology
Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD01.1996
High School Diploma -
McIntosh High School
McIntosh, SD05.1993
Skills
- Dependable
- Highly motivated
- Proficient computer skills
- Task oriented
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- People skills
Accomplishments
- US Army Advanced Training Distinguished Honor Graduate
- South Dakota Highway Patrol 2010 District One Criminal Interdiction Award
- South Dakota Highway Patrol 2007 District One DUI Enforcement Award
- South Dakota Highway Patrol 2019 District Choice Award
- VFW Gold Medal Award – Law Enforcement 2018
- South Dakota Highway Patrol 100,000 Mile Safe Driving Award
- South Dakota Highway Patrol 250,000 Mile Safe Driving Award
Affiliations
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Member since 1994
- Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators (MATAI)
- Member since 2018
- National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS) Member since 2018
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Member since 2019
Certification
- South Dakota Law Enforcement certification
- Automotive Service Excellence certified - Current certifications in Auto, Heavy Truck, School bus and Transit bus
- USDOT Drug and Alcohol Tester
- FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft System
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)-Level One Inspector
Timeline
State Trooper - District One Crash Coordinator
South Dakota Highway Patrol
01.2016 - Current
DOT Compliance Officer
North Central Farmers Elevator
08.2014 - 12.2015
State Trooper
South Dakota Highway Patrol
10.2005 - 08.2014
Motor Carrier Inspector/Officer
South Dakota Highway Patrol
08.1998 - 10.2005
Soldier
South Dakota Army National Guard
01.1997 - 06.2006
T-TEN Graduate - Automotive Technology
Lake Area Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
McIntosh High School
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