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"John...is dynamic, practical, humorous, enthusiastic, has high-energy, speaks with passion"
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About John Behrends:
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John Behrends is a member of both the National and Minnesota Speakers
Associations.
He provides inspirational, hands-on education that creates
positive results. His thought-provoking style prompts participants to think differently about some aspect of their lives. John's content
is understandable and practical -- you can use it today. His high-energy,
animated delivery is laced with timely and appropriate humor.
John has been a teacher, coach, referee, speaker and friend to thousands of
people. He left public education in 1984 and began conducting workshops &
seminars that have taken him to 41 states and Canada.
He teaches people how to dream, live their life to the fullest and see
day-to-day problems as opportunities to grow.
In all of John's programs, he will "Stir minds - Challenge People and
Create Opportunity.
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| John Behrends Resume:
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| Experience
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| 1984-Present
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Behrends Education Systems
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Mankato, MN
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Educational Consultant and Keynote Speaker
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- Programs presented in 41 states and Canada
- Providing learning strategies for focusing organizations and teams
- Inspiring people to positive action
- Practical steps to improving the work culture
- Improving communication, elevating trust and reducing stress
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| 1983-Present
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Northfield Lines, Inc.
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Northfield, MN
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| 1987-Present
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Lake Crystal Coaches, Inc.
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Madison Lake, MN
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| 1967-1984
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Midwest Coaches, Inc.
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Mankato, MN
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Motor Coach Driver
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- Driver for charters throughout the U.S.
- Driver for tours to Alaska, B.C., New England and Branson
- Created a concept of mobile education called "En Route Learning"
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| 1966-1984
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Independent School District #77
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Mankato, MN
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Science Instructor
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- Taught biology, anatomy-physiology and psychology
- Head football coach, conference championship, coach of the year 1972
- Taught pre-college courses for pre-professional students
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| 1960-1965
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Independent School District #242
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Wells, MN
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Science Instructor
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- Classroom instructor for biology and general science
- Assistant football coach with a 42 - 3 record
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| 1957-1960
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Hodgeman Construction Co.
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Fairmont, MN
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Road Construction
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- Truck driver building road base in various areas of Minnesota
- Accident and damage free performance
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| 1954-1956
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St. James Creamery Co.
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St. James, MN
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Food Processing
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- Received and tested incoming raw product from the farm
- Pasteurized and bottled all milk product for the company
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| 1953-1957
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Bloomquist Bus Service
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St. James, MN
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Service Station
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- Managed an automatic car wash
- Served as attendant for service station
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| 1951-1956
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Wilkening Farm Operation
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St. James, MN
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Farm Hand
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- Conducted all operations for animal care
- Field work from planting to harvest
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| Education
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| 1954-1956
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St. James High School
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St. James, MN
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- High School Diploma
- National Honor Society
- Athletic leader in FB, BB and Track
- Drama, literary organizations and volunteer organizations
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| 1956-1960
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Minnesota State University
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Mankato, MN
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- B.S. Degree in Biology and P.E.
- Football captain and all conference selection
- Student government, dorm president, Who's Who on American Colleges
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| 1965-1966
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South Dakota University
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Vermillion, SD
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- M.S. Degree in Life Science
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
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| 1968-1983
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U. of M., Indiana Univ., and M.S.U.
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Vermillion, SD
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- 50 credits to re-inforce existing degrees
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| 1986
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Carlson Learning Company
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Minneapolis, MN
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- Certified trainer for instrumented learning
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| 1988
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Zenger Miller, Inc. California
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Minneapolis, MN
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- Certified trainer for Frontline Leadership
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| 1993
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Total Quality Management SCTC
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Mankato, MN
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- Certified trainer for TQM
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| 1961-1996
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- Officiated basketball with 13 appearances in the MN. State High School Tournament
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