Brian Branson
Bakersfield,California
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Trinity Safety Company
Bakersfield, California
06.2014 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
- Monitored well conditions to identify potential problems or hazards.
- Planned and coordinated drilling operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of drillers and other personnel onsite.
Sales Manager
Baker Hughes Inc
Bakersfield, California
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
Workover - Drilling Supervisor
OXY
Bakersfield, California
06.2006 - 10.2010
- Planned and coordinated drilling operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of drillers and other personnel onsite.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
- Monitored well conditions to identify potential problems or hazards.
- Overseen all Fishing operations, along with all service tools ran
Country Manager
Baker Hughes Inc
Quito, Ecuador
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented country-specific strategies to increase market share.
- Reviewed customer feedback and generated reports to identify areas of improvement in customer service.
- Monitored competitor activities, identified opportunities for growth and developed plans to capitalize on them.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the country office, including budgeting, forecasting, and staffing decisions.
- Developed key performance indicators and monitored progress against targets to drive business results.
- Collaborated with senior management team to develop long-term goals for the country organization.
- Provided leadership in driving change initiatives within the country office by developing action plans and engaging employees in a positive manner.
- Led recruitment efforts for positions within the country office while ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends by attending relevant conferences and trade fairs.
- Conducted regular audits of operational procedures in order to optimize efficiency.
Fishing Tool Manager
Weatherford
Bakersfield, California
04.2001 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the fishing tool operations team.
- Monitored tools, equipment and personnel to ensure proper use of resources.
- Managed a team of 8-15 workers responsible for operating fishing tools and related activities.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
- Provided training to new employees on the operation of fishing tools.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain parts, supplies, services and materials as needed for operations.
- Investigated any issues or discrepancies in the performance of the fishing tool operations team.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, research and development and quality assurance to ensure efficient workflows across teams.
- Provided technical support when troubleshooting problems encountered during operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
VP of Operations
Branson Oil Services
Bakersfield, California
06.1989 - 04.2001
- Provided direction on process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and profitability.
- Tracked key performance indicators related to customer satisfaction, sales volume, cost savings.
- Partnered with vendors to secure competitive pricing on materials needed for production activities.
- Directed the evaluation of existing systems and processes for opportunities to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Built relationships with internal stakeholders such as HR, IT, Finance and Marketing.
- Managed teams of 8-15 employees across multiple departments, overseeing their daily operations and workflow.
- Overseen all operations of downhole tools ran for either Completion & Drilling Operations.
- Overseen all Rig Operations (Production & Drilling)
Completion & Fishing Tool Supervisor
Baker Hughes Inc
Bakersfield, California
02.1979 - 06.1989
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the fishing tool operations team.
- Monitored tools, equipment and personnel to ensure proper use of resources.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, material usage and other operational data.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding fishing tool operations in a timely manner.
- Performed regular inspections of all tools used during operations to verify their condition.
- Provided technical support when troubleshooting problems encountered during operations.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
Rig Hand
SPS
Bakersfield, California
06.1976 - 02.1979
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Bakersfield, CA06-1978
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Monitoring
- Planning And Execution
- Cost Reduction & Containment
- Issue Resolution
- Lead Management
Affiliations
- Family, Playing Golf
Certification
- Completion Drilling & Workover Management
- Liner Hanger Completion
- Milling & Fishing Management
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Trinity Safety Company
06.2014 - Current
Sales Manager
Baker Hughes Inc
10.2010 - 06.2014
Workover - Drilling Supervisor
OXY
06.2006 - 10.2010
Country Manager
Baker Hughes Inc
05.2004 - 06.2006
Fishing Tool Manager
Weatherford
04.2001 - 05.2004
VP of Operations
Branson Oil Services
06.1989 - 04.2001
Completion & Fishing Tool Supervisor
Baker Hughes Inc
02.1979 - 06.1989
Rig Hand
SPS
06.1976 - 02.1979
High School Diploma -
North High School
- Completion Drilling & Workover Management
- Liner Hanger Completion
- Milling & Fishing Management
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