Kole Berndt
Knox,Indiana
Summary
Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
KB Transmission&Auto LLC
Knox, IN
12.2021 - Current
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Worked on Cars,Trucks Diesel and Gas vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
Pipeliner
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
Knox , IN
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Performed validation builds and engineering sample builds to test products.
- Studied inventories of available supplies, tools and materials to provide accurate quotes to clients.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Used locating equipment to find subsurface utility lines and noted details in reports.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
Paint and Detail
Newmar RV
Nappanee , IN
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
Foreman
Norfolk southern railroad
Argos , Indiana
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Track maintenance on the chicago district
- 100 mile coverage Hobart to just east of South Whitley, IN
- Oreman of section gang, being in charge of large jobs, keeping section truck in order and supplied
- Filing mileage reports
- Replacing rail, ties, switches, running production gangs across the territory
- On call 24/7
- Operating boom truck moving rail
- Following FRA rules and guidelines, inspecting the track and documenting defects and corrective measures to fix them.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Landscaper
Michael's Landscaping
Knox, Indiana
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Install Sprinkler Systems, Mowing, landscaping, digging large holes and trenches
- Occasional operation of backhoe and small front end loader.
Education
SCILL center auto
High School Diploma - undefined
Knox High School
2014
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Policy Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Board Oversight
Additional Information
- ASE Certification (Automotive Service Excellence) 2011 - 2014 Recipient of Sky's the Limit Award Knox SCILL Center
Building High horse power engines, Tig welding, Studying hydraulic flow of transmissions.
I enjoy the attention to detail it takes to build these, learning how they work and fixing the faults they have.
I enjoy the challenge of tig welding and watching my progress from comparing old welds to new.
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
KB Transmission&Auto LLC
12.2021 - Current
Pipeliner
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
09.2020 - 12.2021
Paint and Detail
Newmar RV
03.2018 - 06.2020
Foreman
Norfolk southern railroad
01.2014 - 03.2018
Landscaper
Michael's Landscaping
01.2012 - 01.2014
SCILL center auto
High School Diploma - undefined
Knox High School