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Daniel Ballard

Bethel

Summary

I've grown up enjoying the outdoors and within the last several years, the shooting sports and gun culture. I enjoy learning new ideas and techniques and then teaching them to others. I am active in my local church and serve on our security leadership team. I also serve on my community leadership security team, and although I am currently self employed, I am always ready to serve my community in all things security. A responsibility to these roles is to instruct and train other security members at least once a month. Giving back has always been important to me which is why I enjoys taking kids to the range to instruct them on the safe and proper use of firearms. As of the fall of 2024 I am the Coordinator of Shelby County Missouri Youth Shooting Sports.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Ballard Enterprise LLC
07.2024 - Current

Run day to day operations between DBA Businesses that include buying and selling financial instruments, subcontracting to teach OSHA mandated classes, and train police and civilians martial gunfighting

  • Trading Stocks, ETFs, and Options for financial growth.
  • Teach, train, and evaluate multiple OSHA Standard safety classes for Businesses.
  • Train LEO and civilians gunfighting and security principles.

Respite Care Provider

CNS International Ministries
04.2010 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one mentoring to youth in need of extra support.
  • Model and reinforce positive behaviors with diverse techniques.
  • To teach and promoted life skills to use after high school.
  • Open our home to "at-risk" children who live in group homes for a week twice a month.

Landscape Manager

CNS International Ministries
03.2021 - 07.2024
  • Manage 3 day laborers in completing daily, weekly, and monthly tasks of complete lawn care for the Heartland campus.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Kept rigorous maintenance records to optimize machine and equipment capabilities.


Hunting Guide/Camp Director

HCO Hunts
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Studied wildlife movement and conveyed information to paying clients to provide for a successful hunt.
  • Maintained tree stands, hunting blinds, and trail cameras to provide a safe and exciting experience for our clients.
  • Cleaned and organized hunting cabins to provide a great experience for our hunters.
  • Processed taken wildlife for our clients.
  • Communicated with clients, potential clients, and third party sales reps about our hunting capabilities and amenities.
  • Processed payables and receivables.

Life Insurance Agent

Ozark National Life
04.2015 - 10.2019
  • Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
  • Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.


Financial Services Representative

NIS Financial
04.2015 - 10.2019
  • Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
  • Offered competitive investment solutions to fit the need of the client.
  • Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.

Farm Manager

Heartland Egg Farm
04.2005 - 08.2010
  • Started company from the ground up. Before being sold I managed 20,000 laying hens for egg production into local markets.
  • Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing egg production.
  • Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
  • Led team of 12 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Learned which markets to compete in and how to market our company.
  • Learned to forecast upcoming customer needs, farm needs, and growth strategy.

Education

No Degree - Poultry Science

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies

Heartland Christian College
Newark, MO
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Heartland Christian Academy
Newark, MO
06.2006

Skills

  • Sales and marketing
  • Creative merchandising
  • Financial Management
  • Business planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Budgeting
  • Active Listening
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving

Certification


  • Tactical Response 2-Day Fighting Pistol
  • Tactical Response 5-Day Fighting Rifle
  • Strategos International 5-Day Instructor Course
  • Strategos International Tactical Application of the Pistol 1
  • Strategos International Tactical Application of the Pistol 2
  • Strategos International 2-Day TCCC
  • Strategos International 1-Day Executive Protection
  • Strategos International 2-Day De-escalation and hand to hand combative
  • Strategos International 1-Day Less Lethal Shotgun
  • Strategos International Tactical Application of the Rifle
  • TASER Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • First Responder with Salt River Ambulance
  • Missouri 4-H Rifle Instructor Certified
  • Missouri 4-H Shotgun Instructor Certified
  • Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports County Coordinator for Shelby County, MO

Timeline

Owner

Ballard Enterprise LLC
07.2024 - Current

Landscape Manager

CNS International Ministries
03.2021 - 07.2024

Hunting Guide/Camp Director

HCO Hunts
03.2019 - 01.2022

Life Insurance Agent

Ozark National Life
04.2015 - 10.2019

Financial Services Representative

NIS Financial
04.2015 - 10.2019

Respite Care Provider

CNS International Ministries
04.2010 - Current

Farm Manager

Heartland Egg Farm
04.2005 - 08.2010

No Degree - Poultry Science

Auburn University

Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies

Heartland Christian College

High School Diploma -

Heartland Christian Academy
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