Brandon VanDerLaan
Southbury,CT
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Cable Tools USA
08.2018 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new [Type] program.
Office Manager
Connect One
08.2018 - Current
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Verified insurance and communicated coverage to staff and patients.
- Filed and tracked insurance claims and communicated claims status to patients.
- Achieved revenue goals by managing collections and accounts receivables, referral process and insurance billing.
- Reviewed accounts receivable reports, insurance contracts and weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Kept detailed track of asset maintenance and potential future costs to accurately portray data and advise clients.
Fiber Optic Technician
Connect One
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
Alpha Technician/ Backup Communications
Connect Solutions
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Oversaw business telecommunication networks, telephones and office equipment.
Cable Technician
Connect One
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO01.2025
Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Supplier Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Precautionary Measures
- Incident Response
- Oversee Administrative Functions
- Reporting Tools
- Store Displays
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Operations Oversight
- Oil Changes
- Database Maintenance
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Management Training
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Customer Inquiries
- Lender Relationships
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Personnel Scheduling
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Cable Tools USA
08.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Connect One
08.2018 - Current
Fiber Optic Technician
Connect One
02.2018 - 06.2018
Alpha Technician/ Backup Communications
Connect Solutions
01.2016 - 03.2018
Cable Technician
Connect One
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Pikes Peak Community College
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