Vern Simister

Dynamic Operations Supervisor at Deseret Industries with a proven track record in team leadership and conflict resolution. Expert in employee development and budget management, successfully enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong professional relationships. Passionate about service, I excel in creating impactful training programs that drive performance and mission alignment.

• Designed, organized and facilitated a Community Action Board in Salt Lake County from 2005 through 2007. I worked with the director and supervisor of AP&P, Utah Dept. of Corrections, Police Chief of South Salt Lake Police Department, County and District Judges at Mathewson Court House in Salt Lake CIty, and local business owners in South Salt Lake City, Utah to obtain permission, organize and invite above individuals to meet with minimal risk offenders, who had violated their Probation, at the South Salt Lake Police Department Conference Room once a month to outline suitable punishment for these offenders. I would then outline CAB recommendations with a report to the Courts to obtain Judicial confirmation on our recommendations. This allowed these offenders to move quickly through the Judicial process, rather than be in custody and wait for a Court Hearing to address their infractions. This assisted the Courts by relieving some of their workload, allowed the offenders to move quickly through the Judicial process, and gave the offenders the opportunity to conintue to work towards fulfilling their probation obligations.
• As an Officer for Colorado Judicial, I managed the domestic violence caseload. The recividism rates for domestic violence were in excess of 50%. Colorado Judicial had began Moral Recognation Training for domestic violence offenders. I approached the County and District Judges for the 14th Judicial District of Colorado, the Chief of Probation and my supervisor and discussed what was occurring with the domestic violence offenders. I obtained permission from Colorado Judicial and the Courts to have the Courts implement this training requirement as one of the conditions of Probation. I then received the appropriate training to facilitate MRT training with domestic violence offenders. This ultimately reduced the domestic violence recidivism rates by over 30%.
• Desereet Industries mission is to help create a people development environment and culture that facilitates self-reliance through helping individuals obtain the necessary behaviors to obtain work in the community and be successful providers for themselves and their families. I help prepare associates by meeting with them weekly to address and teach proper work behaviors of being dependable, productive, professional, teachable and team players, so they may obtain worthy employment in the community. I have reached a placement goal for my associates, who have obtained employment within the community, of over 70%.

• Ordinance Worker, Ogden Utah Temple, 01/01/23, Current, Aside from our primary responsibilities of reverently administering ordinances, we are leaders who give directions, help first-time temple goers, and coordinate sealings.
• President, Board of Directors, Freedom Hooves, 01/01/16, 06/15/18, Provided leadership and strategic direction to organization and board members on the nonprofits organization's planning process, fundraising, operations, and programs.

• Servant Leadership: One who shares power puts the needs of the employees first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.
• Creating magical experiences to help donors connect with their passions.
• Building the capability of others including those with physical, social, or mental conditions.
• Experience and training in selecting, evaluating, researching, and interviewing.
• Master’s degree in public administration (MPA), with many years' experience developing non-profits.
• Seasoned and experienced professional with leadership experience both within non-profits and business entities.
• Excellent people skills, and ability to work with sensitive situations with administrators, directors, and other leadership, including keeping confidences.
• Strong competence and demonstrated ability in writing and editing.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills (both written and verbal).
• Proven proficiency with advanced computer and software tools.
• Accomplished at motivating, training, and facilitating people to follow the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing logistical processes for non-profits and becoming a true advocate for individuals and communities.