Nathan Berning
Summary
Seasoned professional bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over several years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner operator
Berning Construction
Wichita, KS
01.2009 - Current
- Managed daily operations for residential and commercial construction projects.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring timely completion and efficient use of resources.
- Operate machinery such as Skid steers, Excavators, lawn equipment to complete tasks such as yard grading, spreading rock, unloading and moving materials, digging footings, digging egress windows, and misc landscape projects.
- Transported tools and materials daily using 20 ft tool trailer or 14 ft dump trailer, facilitating smooth operations over 17 years.
- Transport 40+ ft fifth wheels across the country for disaster relief rental company named A Temporary Place.
Lead Shop Technician
G2 trailer conversions
Wichita, KS
06.2003 - 12.2008
- Oversaw daily operations of trailer conversion projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Educated new technicians on safety protocols and proper equipment operation to enhance workplace safety.
- Managed workflow to guarantee timely completion of conversions, optimizing production schedules.
- Operate forklift daily to move and stage 40ft horse trailers for the production process.Utilize forklift to place ACs, generators, and hay storage bins on the roof of trailers.Unload and load materials and equipment in shipping and receiving with forklift and drexel.
- Transport finished trailers locally and across the midwest for trailer shows and customer deliveries.
Food route delivery driver
Schwans Foods
Valley Center, California
01.2002 - 11.2003
- Delivered products to residential and commercial customers efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels and organized products for delivery routes.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
Stretch Press Operator
Boeing
Wichita, KS
11.2002 - 09.2003
- Ran and monitored stress press to ensure precision during skin forming process.
- Set up tooling and programmed machine to accurately form fuselage skins.
- Utilized overhead crane to efficiently move and position skin press tooling.
Bench Mechanic
Boeing
Valley Center, KS
08.1996 - 12.2001
- Drilled, trimmed, and deburred aircraft parts prior to assembly.
Education
Wichita North Highschool
Wichita, KSA&P Mechanic Course Completion Certificate - Airframe And Power Plant Mechanic
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KSSkills
- Project management
- Resource coordination
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Fork lift operator
- Skid steer operator
- Excavator operator
- Drexel operator
- Trailer maneuvering
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Effective communication
Timeline
Owner operator
Berning Construction
01.2009 - Current
Lead Shop Technician
G2 trailer conversions
06.2003 - 12.2008
Stretch Press Operator
Boeing
11.2002 - 09.2003
Food route delivery driver
Schwans Foods
01.2002 - 11.2003
Bench Mechanic
Boeing
08.1996 - 12.2001
Wichita North Highschool
A&P Mechanic Course Completion Certificate - Airframe And Power Plant Mechanic
Wichita Area Technical College