It is my intention to continue to develop my career path. I would like to further progress as a Supervisor and gain additional experience as a leader in this company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Facility Management Specialist
CHS Southwest Grain
Dickinson
03.2021 - Current
Preventative Scheduled Maintenance
Supervisory role for employees since 2021
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of different commodities
Dickinson Durum Terminal
Operation Specialist
CHS Southwest Grain
Dickinson
10.2015 - 03.2021
Dickinson Durum Terminal
Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient grain handling and processing.
Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for customer demands.
Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment for staff.
Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety guidelines.
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
Reviewed existing operations processes for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal guidelines.
Mailroom Clerk
Dickinson Press Newspaper
Dickinson
12.2014 - 10.2015
Education
High School -
Consolidated Community School Services
Skills
Proficient in grading multiple commodities
Mechanically inclined
Maintained a successful business relationship with producers
Proficient in all aspects of train loading
Loading
Blending
Moving railcars
Sealing tops and bottoms of railcars
Familiar with both new and old grain terminals
Assisted the CHS Maintenance crew
Learning how to repair
Familiar with multiple different facilities
Assisted the Agronomy team
Filling Anhydrous Ammonia tanks
Unloading fertilizer trains
Preventative maintenance
Safety compliance
Inventory management
Equipment inspection
Problem solving
Decision making
Personal Information
Title: Senior Facility Management Specialist
References
Clint Thom, CHS Regional Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager - Mountains and Northern Plains, 701-290-2670
John LeMieux, CHS Southwest Grain - Agronomy Manager, 701-290-9130
It is my intention to continue to develop my career path. I would like to further progress as a Supervisor and gain additional experience as a leader in this company.
Roles And Responsibilities
Preventative Scheduled Maintenance
Supervisory role for employees since 2021
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of different commodities
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC