Trent Donovan
Gettysburg,SD
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Specialist with extensive experience in optimizing business operations. Strong analytical skills drive identification of inefficiencies and implementation of process improvements. Proven track record in strategic planning and leadership, enhancing team productivity and organizational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations specialist, experienced
CHS River Plains
Onida, South Dakota
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated and executed rail operations, ensuring rail cars were loaded in a safe and timely manner.
- Collaborated on workflow planning to optimize operations. and issue resolution for River Plains operations staff.
- Developed housekeeping, maintenance, and inspection forms to ensure compliance with CHS and OSHA standards and support daily operational efficiency.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading railcars/trucks, maintenance throughout the facility, operating the grain dryer, and operating the cleaner.
- Conducted routine checks on product quality, moisture readings, and bin conditions to uphold quality standards.
- Followed safety procedures while handling grain, trucks, and storage areas.
Amphibious assault vehicle technician/ Platoon Ser
USMC
Camp Pendleton South, California
10.2017 - 07.2025
- Led platoon training, discipline, and daily operations for military unit readiness.
- Organized, supervised and coordinated platoon training activities.
- Assigned tasks to subordinates in order to maintain a high level of operational readiness.
- Supervised Marines during field exercises, patrols, and mission preparations.
- Tracked, scheduled, and conducted preventative and corrective maintenance for 6 vehicles.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Compiled monthly reports on personnel actions such as awards, promotions and disciplinary actions taken within the platoon.
- Maintained a high level of morale among troops through positive reinforcement techniques and providing recognition when deserved.
Operations specialist, experienced
CHS Northern Plains
Gettysburg, South Dakota
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Monitored bin levels and maintained proper grain flow through storage systems.
- Operated grain elevator equipment for receiving, conveying, and loading grain shipments.
- Cleaned equipment, legs, pits, and work areas to support safe elevator operations.
- Followed safety rules for confined spaces, lockout procedures, and dust control.
Education
Gettysburg High School
Gettysburg, SDSkills
- Safety compliance
- Workflow management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Delegation
- Clear communication
Certification
- Successfully completed three leadership courses totaling 13 weeks of in person classes and over 40 hours of online classes.
Timeline
Operations specialist, experienced
CHS River Plains
08.2025 - Current
Amphibious assault vehicle technician/ Platoon Ser
USMC
10.2017 - 07.2025
Operations specialist, experienced
CHS Northern Plains
06.2015 - 10.2017
Gettysburg High School