Ryan Bonsall
Tea
Summary
Highly motivated individual with eclectic background of professional and entrepreneurial positions. Served in the South Dakota Air National Guard, Correctional Officer at the State Penitentiary, Managed a Ford and Freightliner dealership body shop.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer
RJ Farm LLC
2014.01 - Current
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Enhanced soil quality through regular testing, targeted fertilization, and proper crop rotation practices.
- Operate equipment to include grader, backhoe and excavator to install drain tile to improve drainage and reduce erosion. Contour slops and hills along with cleaning and grading drainage ditches to improve surface water removal.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Ryan Trucking LLC
2008.01 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Expanded operations to Multiple trucks and brokerage operations
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased revenue by strategically expanding client base primarily in the oil field industry and negotiating favorable contract terms.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Managed and performed maintenance and repair on equipment
Owner Construction Contractor
Prairie Builders Construction
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Oversaw proposal and bidding phases of construction.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Oversaw construction work on-site to confirm adherence to design plans.
- Ordered and purchased building materials for site construction.
- Designed and built custom home and basement finishes
- Commercial build out of two Anytime Fitness Franchises
- Demolition removal and cleanup of sixteen unit apartment complex fire
Contractor Specialist
Halliburton KBR
2004.07 - 2004.11
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts twelve hours a day seven days a week.
- Performed security escort services for construction company on Anaconda Air Force Base
- Lead gun turret installation team on Kirkush FOB to include fabrication and welding
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Sioux Falls, SD2008-01
Associate of Science - Automotive Collision Repair And Business Managment
Wyoming Technical Institue
Laramie, WY1999-01
Certificate of Technical Studies - Autobody Mechanical Repair
US Air Force
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD1996-01
High School Diploma -
Lennox High School
Lennox, SD1996-01
Skills
- Heavy equipment operations
- Farm machinery operation
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Farmer
RJ Farm LLC
2014.01 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Ryan Trucking LLC
2008.01 - Current
Owner Construction Contractor
Prairie Builders Construction
2005.01 - 2007.01
Contractor Specialist
Halliburton KBR
2004.07 - 2004.11
Associate of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Automotive Collision Repair And Business Managment
Wyoming Technical Institue
Certificate of Technical Studies - Autobody Mechanical Repair
US Air Force
High School Diploma -
Lennox High School