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Blake Bendt

Harrisburg

Summary

Dynamic professional with a law enforcement background, skilled in crisis management and emergency response. At Avera Behavioral Health Center, I effectively maintained safety through risk assessment and threat analysis. Proven ability to write detailed reports and implement crime prevention strategies, ensuring a secure environment for all staff, patients, and visitors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Avera Behavioral Health Center
06.2024 - Current
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled building and grounds.

Reserve Police Officer

Minnehaha County
01.2024 - Current
  • Working Closely with Law Enforcement Officers to support their daily functions in a voluntary position.
  • Completed trainings on a regular basis to serve the community.
  • Completed Critical Incident Team training to work closely with mental health concerns in the community.

Credit Analyst

POET
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
  • Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
  • Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
  • Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
  • Started a process to monitor customers who may appear on the Office of Foreign Asset Control sanction list.

Project Manager

Realistic Exteriors
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Tax Associate

Ketel Thorstenson
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns and tax research.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and transactions, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Prepared accurate tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations, maximizing deductions and credits.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to maintain professional knowledge and certifications as a Tax Associate.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Accounting

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
05-2021

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Detail-oriented
  • Physical fitness
  • Emergency response
  • Crime prevention
  • Crisis management
  • Law enforcement background
  • Defensive tactics training

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention Team - SFPD 2025
  • Reserve Police Officer - MCPR 2024
  • Axon Taser - ABH 2024
  • CPR - SFFR 2024

Timeline

Security Officer

Avera Behavioral Health Center
06.2024 - Current

Reserve Police Officer

Minnehaha County
01.2024 - Current

Credit Analyst

POET
11.2022 - 05.2024

Project Manager

Realistic Exteriors
05.2022 - 10.2022

Tax Associate

Ketel Thorstenson
10.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Accounting

Augustana University
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