CURTIS BERTRAND
Summary
10+ years of managing international operations for Workstrings International in three different countries, including two in the LATAM region. Hands on leader adept at providing teams with training, guidance, support and motivation to succeed while ensuring adherence to safety regulations, corporate policies, and Workstrings quality standard.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Caribbean & Sub Saharan Africa
Workstrings International
03.2023 - Current
- Accepted position to include management of Africa operations in Q1 2023
- Assignment includes managing teams for both locations
- Work scope covers all steps of the Workstrings business process, from initial customer engagement to obtaining payment after service
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
- Further exposure to corporate financial reporting
- Total revenue and EBITDA for the Africa region has grown steadily during tenure
Operations Manager - Caribbean
Workstrings International
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Moved back to Trinidad in Q4 2019 to further develop Caribbean operations
- Managed team of four that grew to five in 2022
- Supported customers and supplied equipment in Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname simultaneously
- Navigated the COVID pandemic to drive regional business
Operations Manager - Argentina
Workstrings International
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Moved to Neuquen, Argentina in Q4 2017 to support Workstrings International in meeting the demands of the booming Vaca Muerta shale
- Role encompassed all previous experience; including managing a team of ten Argentinians, directing hectic daily operational activity, meeting with customers to obtain and plan future activity, in-depth financial reporting and invoicing, and communicating with national unions (all while learning a new language)
- Supplied between 15 and 20 rigs at a time, leading to drastic revenue growth
Operations Manager - Trinidad
Workstrings International
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Moved to Port of Spain, Trinidad after assisting US operations for two months following departure from Ghana
- Managed local team, obtained additional customers, and further developed the business unit
- Increased business development workload, allowing for sales learning
- Successfully completed multiple projects and obtained future work with key customers
Operations Manager - Sub Saharan Africa
Workstrings International
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Moved to Takoradi, Ghana at the age of 25 to lead team of eight local employees
- Successfully managed the logistics of providing the necessary drill pipe and tools for over 25 major deepwater projects in over ten different Sub Saharan countries during three year tenure
- Worked directly with operators and drilling contractors for the duration of each project until completion, simultaneously worked with internal team to exceed client needs
Management Trainee
Workstrings International
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Began the Management Trainee program at Workstrings International in August 2012
- Program was designed to take employees through every aspect of the business over a two year period
- Offered job in Ghana within six months to manage Sub Saharan Africa operations for Workstrings International
General Contractor
Descant Construction
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Performed a wide range of duties on construction sites, including both planning and physical activity
- Majority of work involved building or remodeling schools
- This learning experience was a critical buffer between college and professional life
Education
MBA -
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Online 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management/Marketing
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA05.2009
High School Diploma -
East Beauregard High School
DeRidder, LA05.2005
Skills
- Team Building & Management
- Project Management
- Financial Reporting
- Direct Customer Service
- Logistics - Import / Export
- Business Forecasting & Planning
- KPI Reporting
Timeline
General Manager - Caribbean & Sub Saharan Africa
Workstrings International
03.2023 - Current
Operations Manager - Caribbean
Workstrings International
11.2019 - 02.2023
Operations Manager - Argentina
Workstrings International
11.2017 - 10.2019
Operations Manager - Trinidad
Workstrings International
07.2016 - 10.2017
Operations Manager - Sub Saharan Africa
Workstrings International
03.2013 - 05.2016
Management Trainee
Workstrings International
08.2012 - 02.2013
General Contractor
Descant Construction
01.2010 - 07.2012
MBA -
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Management/Marketing
Louisiana College
High School Diploma -
East Beauregard High School
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