Aaron L. Collins
Midland
Summary
I am a highly motivated, driven self‐starter with a strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude. Currently, I am seeking a field‐related position in oil and gas that will act as a beginning to a long career in the industry. Previous employers and personal references know me for having a large capacity for work and learning easily when confronted with new information or tasks. I am goal‐oriented and enjoy working in both team and individual settings. Multi‐tasking and remaining calm while dealing with difficult situations are skills that have helped me tremendously in past positions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Tech
Shepherd Safety Systems
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for actively monitoring and enforcing safety regulations on an oil rig or drilling site, conducting inspections of equipment and operations, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with industry standards to prevent accidents and promote a safe working environment
- Ensure that the required safety equipment and air equipment is readily available and in good working order
- Conduct general air quality monitoring
- Perform continuous monitoring of job conditions and equipment resources and report observations and recommendations to the supervisor to assure both worker and team safety is maintained at all times
- Inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance for all rescue equipment and gas detection systems
- Maintain and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment
- Rigging Gas Detection Systems
- Lead operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of gas detection systems and breathing air safety equipment
- Monitor mud pits and returns on the shakers
- Understand all stages of a drilling operation
- Permit writing for Confined Space Rescue and Hot Work
- Air Assist
Assistant Manager
PacSun
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for leading a customer‐focused, sales‐driven, profitable, and productive PacSun store
- Worked as a member of the store management team to drive overall store business, consistently execute the company’s strategies, resulting in meeting financial goals and providing an exceptional customer experience
- Prioritized and delegated tasks to meet all operational needs
- Supported and maintained visual standards set by the company
- Drove efficiency in all operational store processes
- Maintained merchandise flow, filling, and presentation standards throughout the store and stockroom
- Maintained a clean and well‐organized stockroom and store, promoted a safe working and shopping environment to maximize the customer experience
- Ensured store associates followed company policies, procedures, and Safety Program practices
- Coached and provided feedback on Sales Associate performance
- Directed associates to ensure understanding of company goals and standards
Store Manager in Training
Journeys
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Consistently exceeded sales goals and expectations, resulting in multiple promotions from Sales Lead to Assistant Manager and finally to Store Manager in Training
- Supervised and managed all aspects of daily store operations and Loss Prevention practices
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring capable employees within store needs
- Trained and developed a successful sales team
- Provided feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees
- Recognized talented staff and prepared them for growth within the company
- Assisted in planning weekly staffing schedules in compliance with schedules policy
- Resolved customer issues in a friendly and effective manner
- Provided a fun, full‐service experience to all customers
- Understood the Journeys culture and demonstrated it to the team
Loader Operator (Part‐time)
United States Postal Service (USPS)
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Loaded lifted and carried moderate to heavy mail from trucks and sorting equipment
- Separate outgoing bulk mail and load mail trucks for distribution
- Operate machinery and carry mail to distribution area
- Performed a variety of duties such as rewrapping damaged parcels and weighting mail
- Responsible for loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, scanning, and sorting packages
- Operated heavy machinery to complete various tasks around the facility
- Maintained excellent working standards in a fast‐paced environment
- Required to lift at least 75 lbs
- Daily
Sales Associate (Part‐time)
Journeys
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Exceeded personal sales goals and standards of performance
- Completed all point‐of‐sale functions as required
- Completed all assigned tasks and responsibilities promptly
- Performed all Operational/Loss Prevention procedures accurately according to policies
- Maintained store appearance and stockroom organization
- Effectively communicated all store needs to management
Education
General Educational Development Diploma (GED) -
Oak Ridge High School
Conroe, TXGeneral Educational Development Diploma (GED) -
Hahnville High School
Luling, LASkills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Outlook
Certification
H2S Clear
Safe Land
Confined Space Rescue
First Aid Responder
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Field Tech
Shepherd Safety Systems
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
PacSun
04.2022 - 10.2022
Store Manager in Training
Journeys
02.2021 - 03.2022
Loader Operator (Part‐time)
United States Postal Service (USPS)
11.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate (Part‐time)
Journeys
06.2017 - 09.2019
General Educational Development Diploma (GED) -
Oak Ridge High School
General Educational Development Diploma (GED) -
Hahnville High School
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