Colton Cochran
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Well Driller
Andy's Pump And Well
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive project proposals that detailed scope, budget, timelines, risks, and benefits to secure contracts successfully.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing more efficient techniques.
- Improved well production rates by conducting thorough geological surveys and selecting optimal drilling locations.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with engineers to design custom drilling solutions tailored to specific project requirements.
Transmission System Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Reviewed job logs and application errors with sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
- Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
- Analyzed user requirements and developed solutions to meet needs.
- Facilitated seamless transitions during major infrastructure upgrades, mitigating risks associated with downtime or data loss.
- Performed tests of functionality, security, and performance of different workstations and devices.
- Liaised with groups to assist in escalations and incident response, triage and resolution.
- Ensured high availability of critical systems by conducting routine audits and performance assessments.
- Implemented best practices in incident management, reducing resolution timeframes significantly for critical issues.
Outdoor Recreation Leader
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Provided technical assistance to site leader to help coordinate diverse projects.
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
- Managed risk effectively, ensuring the safety of all participants during outdoor activities.
- Designed adaptive programming to accommodate individuals with disabilities or unique needs, allowing them to experience the joys of outdoor recreation fully.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05.2018
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
Hurley, MS05.2014
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Pressure Regulation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Regulatory knowledge
- Team Supervision
- Emergency Procedures
- Well Maintenance
- Machine Maintenance
- Mechanical recoveries
- Pump Installation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Performance Tuning
- Physical Fitness
- Report Writing
- Weapons Handling
- Maintaining equipment
- Managing PPE
- Discipline and Focus
- Assessing risks
- Activity Oversight
- Schedule Management
Accomplishments
Received United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2022) Awarded for honorable service.
Received
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for the aid in standing up of a previously disbanded battalion within the United States Marine Corps (2019)
Timeline
Well Driller
Andy's Pump And Well
01.2022 - 09.2022
Transmission System Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 01.2022
Outdoor Recreation Leader
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
East Central High School