Darrell Sanders

Custom aluminum livestock trailers.

Hired on as full time employee from Onin Staffing.

3/11/2024

• Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
• Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
• Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
• Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
• Documented welding on specified work order.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
• Continually seeking career roles in sales and operations

• Actively seeking and interviewing for Sales and Operations roles
• looking for that final career move
• Looking for something I can divest heavily into retirement with.

• Founded and managed transportation business, growing revenue to $300,000 in first year.
• Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
• Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
• Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
• Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
• Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.

• Started out driving vacuum truck
• Soon moved into a BD/Operations role as that was my background.
• Assisted with training and development of team members.
• Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
• Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
• With proven dedication an persistence was able to increase annual revenue by $1M by end of year even during industry turmoil.
• Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
• Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
• Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
• Handled customer complaints and inquiries.

• Provided hydrovac and UHP services to permian basin energy and industrial sector.
• Helped move company to new service area
• Effectively led and managed entire operation in new territory until properly staffed.
• Oversaw projects to help goals, tasks and milestones align with organizational strategy.
• Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
• Negotiated supplier discounts to improve bottom line.
• Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.

• Patriot Energy Services acquired by MSM, added essential hydroexcavation and industrial cleaning services to the list for MSM
• Managed the Patriot Energy side then called MSM HYDROEXCAVATION
• Managed the transitions while incorporating their services to increase sales and bottom line for both companies.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Effectively maintained service and relations with current customer base
• Increased sales by $2.5M by end of second quarter.

• As area manager I brought Boomer Environmental into the oil and gas service
• Successfully achieved migration of both sectors with competent management and employees confident in their knowledge of both sectors
• Added territory and services lines that brought Boomer Environmental from $4M ebitda at my start to $14.5M ebitda at the end of my tenure
• During my time there we opened 3 satellite yards in the oils as gas service sector

• Started as warehouse loader, very quickly moved to inside sales and front desk office assistant. My dedication, never quit attitude along with other skills and personal attributes quickly pushed me into a corporate management position to assist with a buy out. With 4 locations in Texas and 1 in Louisiana all with unallocated expenses, inventory issues and petty theft to clear up before the buy out initial review from BradCo Roofing. I traveled from location to location spending 1-2 weeks relieving and replacing bad management, setting new policies and safeguards in place to effectively monitor company from the flagship corporate store in Dallas, Tx. The buyout did happen. The buyers chose to keep product lines and move inventory to their locations in proximity. I stayed on with BradCo for 6 months to ensure transition of employees, inventory and customer base. It was just the challenge I needed post active duty.
• Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

• Prepared reports and documentation related to distribution system operations.
• Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
• Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and backhoes regularly to install, maintain, and repair distribution lines
• Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment distribution system operation.
• Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
• Line location and marking for 811 system.
• Maintained integrity of water meters installed at customers.
• Install, repair, and replace water meters and meter boxes.

• Above all act as a brand ambassador for the United States of America and the United States Marine Corps exemplifying honor courage and commitment at all times
• LAN and WAN network interface directly relating to direct air support control systems (AIRDASC)
• Processed new hires, transfers, and separations.
• Warehouse inventory control

COMMENDATIONS:

• Good Conduct Medal -2000
• Honorable Discharge - 2001