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Kent J. Thorsted Clearfield, Utah 84015 801-698-6892 thorstedk@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: I have in excess of 28 years Operations and Risk Management experience in the public and private sector. Most recently I have had the privilege of serving the good people of Ogden City as the Risk Management Coordinator and prior to that I served over 22 years with my friends at the Davis Applied Technology College (DATC). My experience includes a rich and resourceful understanding of regulatory, safety, security, & risk aversion strategies for multiple disciplines. In addition to earning several certifications during my rarer at the DATC I continued university studies earning two business degrees and will soon acquire a Utah insurance adjuster license. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Ogden City Corporation December 2012 Present Risk Management Coordinator As a self-insured entity this position acted as the city insurance adjuster including; investigations, settlements, liability claims, subrogation and case management. Managed workplace injuries, Worker Compensation (WC) claims, third party administrators, light duty program and subsequent coordination with the Human Resource Department. Advised City Public Safety, Public and Management Services in risk aversion strategies. Successfully abated 21-city wide OSHA citations and initiated long term strategies to avoid future violations. Created a relationship with OSHA consultation for continued improvements. Reduced active WC claim files by 50% within the first 90 days of employment. Proposed a comprehensive City wide OSHA Safety Compliance Programs with Training Outlines for each, ensuring future employee safety and solidifying risk reduction strategies. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints December 2012 Executive Associate Provided leadership, mentoring and development activities to under employed clients. Established and maintained positive relationships with hiring representatives. A&B Glass September December 2012 Glazier / Customer Service Representative Applied enthusiastic problem solving & customer service skills for the benefit of my employer. Davis Applied Technology College May 1990 June 2012 Director of Facility Services Responsibilities: Facilities, Property & Project Management, Personnel Recruitment, Hiring, Development, Facilities Operations, Contract Negotiations, Budgeting, Capital Planning, Safety, Security, Risk Management, Emergency Operations and Strategies. Provided positive leadership promoting a collaborative team culture; influenced employees to participate in positive relationships, ensured employee accountability and providing regular employee assessments and effective feedback. Trained conflict resolution. Received the 2007-2008 Outstanding Professional Administrator of the Year Award in recognition of positive contributions to peers and institution.

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Demonstrated effective analysis, decision making, task assignment and project management skills by managing over 50 successful projects within the last 3 years all on time and within budget. Applied & received 12 separate grants successfully fulfilling all requirements. Responsible for compliance of over 409,000 SQ Buildings, 2,877 separate infrastructure components for over 32 separate training programs and multiple occupancies and trades. Chaired the Campus Safety Committee & Crisis Intervention Team for 10 years facilitating a collaborative process for improving safety policies, accreditation, procedures and protocols. Introduced an integrated approach to safety creating a zero harm culture by enlisting management support, influencing peer professionals, training and assigning employees to participate affecting over 5000 individuals. Utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for accident, system and failure analysis, continuous improvements, and change / risk management. Reduced workplace accidents by 10% for five consecutive years by introducing new OSHA safety training plans as per Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29.

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. August 1984 April 1990 Building Supervisor Responsible for maintaining <15 million dollars in property, directed project activities and provided departmental support. Also worked for Reeves Electric as an apprentice electrician for 6 mos. Oil Field Service Companies. January 1976 July 1984 Tool Pusher Maddox Well Service, R&R Well Service, Pool Well Service, Pride Well Service, Marathon Oil, Viersen & Cochran Drilling, Parker Drilling. (Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho.) Handled administrative functions for service activities, budgets, and maintained employee, peer and customer relationships. Responsible for project management and multiple site coordination activities. EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration- Western Governors University (WGU) SLC, UT Property and Casualty Insurance Adjuster- Insurance Schools Inc. Charleston, WV Certified Masters Business Admin.- International Certification Institute, Greensboro, NC Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management- WGU SLC, Utah Utah Law Enforcement Academy (CORE - POC)- Weber State University, Ogden, UT Emergency Medical Technician- Davis Applied Technology College Kaysville, Utah AFFILIATIONS: BYU Management Society, SLC Chapter The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) Project Management Association (PMBOK) FBI Citizens Academy (FBICA) & InfraGard (Former Regional Representative) Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Davis County Chamber Leadership Institute Affiliate