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Derek Andrew Russell

Del Rio,Texas

Summary

Hardworking Distribution Manager with many years' experience applying skills to achieve success in the goods distribution industry. Adept in conducting environmental performance assessments. Analytical and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Overview

1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Powerline distribution manager

Lonestar corporation
Odessa, Texas
09.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations for utility contracts and oil and gas projects
  • Managed daily logistics operations for efficient product distribution.
  • Directed daily activities of distribution staff, providing guidance to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Oversaw transportation schedules to ensure timely deliveries across regions.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to align with demand, reducing stockouts.
  • Collaborated with vendors to secure favorable shipping rates and terms, enhancing cost efficiency.

Supported senior leadership by accurately reporting monthly and annual sales, P&L and staff efficiency reports.

General Foreman

Bobcat Contracting
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Supervised daily operations for electrical construction projects.
  • Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
  • Coordinated work schedules for field teams and equipment.
  • Managed material inventory and ensured timely deliveries.
  • Led safety meetings to promote best practices on job sites.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Resolved onsite issues to maintain project flow and efficiency.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Trained and evaluated team members to enhance performance and adherence to company policies.
  • Managed construction processes by scheduling personnel and coordinating supply deliveries.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior tostarting the job to fully understand project scope.

Powerline manager

Quest EPC
Midland
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Led project teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering, procurement, and construction services.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw budget management to ensure resource allocation met project requirements.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
  • Established relationships with clients to understand their needs and expectations clearly.
  • Mentored junior managers to enhance their leadership skills and project management abilities.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
  • Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

General Foreman

Delta powerline service
Odessa, Texas
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supervised daily operations for electrical construction projects.
  • Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
  • Coordinated work schedules for field teams and equipment.
  • Managed material inventory and ensured timely deliveries.
  • Resolved onsite issues to maintain project flow and efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Managed all aspects of construction, scheduling personnel and supplies effectively.

General foreman/Ops Manager

Longhorn I/E-Strata innovative solutions
Midland, Texas
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Coordinated workforce schedules to optimize labor utilization and productivity.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
  • Monitored equipment maintenance and implemented preventive measures for reliability.
  • Collaborated with project managers to align resources with project timelines.
  • Conducted site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.
  • Facilitated communication among teams to enhance workflow efficiency and cooperation.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
  • Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
  • Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
  • Estimated time, material, and labor costs used in project plans.
  • Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.

Line Crew Foreman

Benchmark
Midland, Texas
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and team coordination.
  • Trained new crew members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels and coordinated material deliveries for projects.

Overhead Distribution Line-crew Foreman

Linetec Services
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • 8 yrs experience in the field of OH Distribution and 2 yrs transmission Ive learned to build, construct and maintain and perform in power restoration in state of emergencies on Overhead distribution lines for Utilities and other customers.
  • 4 yrs as crew foreman , I have great motivation and people skills and and built great character and a reputation in this position

Linecrew Foreman

Power Line Services
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • To lead crew and educate to build, construct and perform hot line maintenance and power restoration safely and efficiently

Class A Lineman

Canfer Utilities
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • To lead crew and educate to build, construct and perform hot line maintenance and power restoration safely and efficiently

Class A-lineman

Diversified Services
04.2015 - 07.2015
  • To lead crew and educate to build, construct and perform hot line maintenance and power restoration safely and efficiently

Class A- Lineman

Willbros T&D
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • To lead crew and educate to build, construct and perform hot line maintenance and power restoration safely and efficiently

Class A Lineman/ Linecrew Foreman

Strong Electric
10.2013 - 01.2015
  • To lead crew and educate to build, construct and perform hot line maintenance and power restoration safely and efficiently

Lineman Apprentice/ Class A Lineman

Bird Electric
03.2013 - 10.2013
  • To lead crew and educate to build, construct and perform hot line maintenance and power restoration safely and efficiently

Lineman App

Sun Electric
08.2010 - 10.2012

Education

High School - Required Curriculum

Del Rio High School

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Budget management
  • Safety compliance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Project planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Operational oversight
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality management
  • Financial management and reporting
  • Project management
  • Cost analysis
  • Fleet management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Demand forecasting
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales collaboration
  • Operational excellence
  • Safety monitoring
  • Change management
  • Service improvement analysis

Certification

AED,CPR & H2S TRAINING, Requires Curriculum, AED,CPR&H2S Certified, Certified in H2S and CPR,AED, Pole Top & Bucket Truck Rescue, Requires Curriculum, Pole Top & Bucket Truck Rescue Certification, Pole top & Bucket Truck rescue certified, Personal Protective Grounding/Bonding Training, Requires Curriculum, Personal Protective Grounding/Bonding, Certified in Personal protective/bonding

Timeline

Powerline distribution manager

Lonestar corporation
09.2025 - Current

General Foreman

Bobcat Contracting
02.2025 - 09.2025

Powerline manager

Quest EPC
03.2023 - 02.2025

General Foreman

Delta powerline service
09.2022 - 03.2023

General foreman/Ops Manager

Longhorn I/E-Strata innovative solutions
03.2020 - 09.2022

Line Crew Foreman

Benchmark
08.2019 - 03.2020

Overhead Distribution Line-crew Foreman

Linetec Services
07.2017 - 08.2019

Linecrew Foreman

Power Line Services
08.2016 - 05.2017

Class A Lineman

Canfer Utilities
08.2015 - 08.2016

Class A-lineman

Diversified Services
04.2015 - 07.2015

Class A- Lineman

Willbros T&D
01.2015 - 04.2015

Class A Lineman/ Linecrew Foreman

Strong Electric
10.2013 - 01.2015

Lineman Apprentice/ Class A Lineman

Bird Electric
03.2013 - 10.2013

Lineman App

Sun Electric
08.2010 - 10.2012

High School - Required Curriculum

Del Rio High School
Derek Andrew Russell