Coby Fontenot
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Multi-talented Executive and/or Vice President knowledgeable about sales, operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance and first class customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive VP of Measurement and Automation
Southern Petroleum Labs
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Increased company revenue and profit margin by implementing pricing adjustments and reducing operational cost.
- Managed monthly/annual P/L and EBITDA.
- Established a successful partnership with key industry players, resulting in increased market share for the organization.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by conducting thorough financial analysis and identifying areas of inefficiency within the organization.
- Developed and executed targeted business development initiatives, leading to an expansion of the company's client base and revenue.
- Collaborated closely with various department heads on strategic planning initiatives to ensure alignment between corporate goals.
- Managed multi-million dollar budgets responsibly, achieving cost savings and ensuring resources were allocated effectively.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Worked hand and hand with outside sales members serving as the technical sales support and SME.
Operations Manager, South Texas
Atchafalaya Measurement
01.2012 - 04.2022
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Developed company SOPs for the vast line of services we offered.
- Helped develop customer SOPs.
- At one point, I was the regions HR, HSE, and Operations Manger.
- Customer Project Management
- Design, build, install complete liquid and gas measurement and automation systems.
- Designed and built our companies first portable coriolis master meter provers.
- Designed and built some of our companies stationary and portable pipe provers.
- Built the South Texas division from only 2 measurement techs, to 60 measurement techs and 60 I/E-Automation techs.
- Created the largest warehouse and parts sales division for the entire company.
- Managed 2 separate mergers and acquisitions for our region.
- Worked hand and hand with outside sales members serving as the technical sales support and SME.
Area Manager
Strike Construction
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Started an I/E division from scratch.
- Handled all oustide sales and procurement.
- Handled all HSE
- Managed large high voltage refinery electrical projects.
- Managed I/E service tech projects.
- Ended up with 10 technicians within 12 months.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
Liquid & Gas Measurement Technician
Atchafalaya Measurement
06.2005 - 01.2011
- Started as a completely green entry level technician.
- Tested and calibrated all makes and models of gas meters, bartons, and EFMs both on land and offshore.
- Proved liquid turbine meters and AO Smith meters via master meter method.
- Proved LACT meters with portable and stationary pipe provers both on land and offshore.
- Pulled spot liquid and gas samples.
- Worked with and repaired composite gas and liquid samplers such as Welker, YZ, and PGI.
- Installed and programmed gas and liquid meters, tank level transmitters, pressure transmitters, battery systems, etc.
- Installed and programmed wireless communication devices such as SDT satellites, Freewave radios, Oleum Tech, Signalfire, MDS, Phoenix, and Sierra Wireless.
- Trained new employees.
- Became the technician that our company relied on to establish new customer work and troubleshoot rare meters and measurement issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Tech. & Instrumentation
LA Technical College
Louisiana02.2001
High School Diploma -
Eunice High School
Eunice, LA05.1999
Skills
- Corporate Communications
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Process Development
- Proven Leadership
- Product Development
- Process Implementation
- EBITDA and P/L Management
- High Level Customer Relations
- Superior Customer Service
- Employee Engagement
API Committee Member
Chapter 21.1
Chapter 5.1
Timeline
Executive VP of Measurement and Automation
Southern Petroleum Labs
04.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Manager, South Texas
Atchafalaya Measurement
01.2012 - 04.2022
Area Manager
Strike Construction
01.2011 - 01.2012
Liquid & Gas Measurement Technician
Atchafalaya Measurement
06.2005 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Tech. & Instrumentation
LA Technical College
High School Diploma -
Eunice High School
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