Dustin Cosby
Boyce,LA
Summary
My goal is to find the right fit with a career opportunity that can utilize my unique skill sets developed in the offshore drilling industry, trucking, and knowledge gained from owning a small business. I have worked as a valuable member of a team in the drilling industry. I have also gained experience from owning a small trucking business, for the past 5yrs doing everything from marketing, customer relations, finance, dispatching, and trip planning/scheduling to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining good equipment utilization. I am collaborative and enjoy new challenges. I believe the willingness to learn, adapt, and innovate with the support of great people is the backbone to success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Department
Boise Cascade EWP
11.2022 - Current
- Large forklift operator in the shipping department
- Responsible for loading flatbed and curtain side tractor trailers
- Other responsibilities include equipment checks, packaging checks and product quality, load lists, tracking numbers, and making sure correct inventory is shipped by manufacturers dates
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline communication, ensuring timely product availability for shipping.
- Conducted regular safety audits within the shipping department, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and minimizing workplace accidents.
Owner/Operator
D&A Logistics Inc.
04.2018 - 11.2022
- Owner/Operator of a small trucking business
- Leased to Protected Cargo Trans from Jan 2021-Current and Acme Truck Lines Apr 2018-Dec 2020
- Flatbed and Hotshot freight hauling lumber and Oil Field equipment
- Loads from Dis Tran Steel and Packaged Substations
- While owning and managing a business, I have above anything else, tried to keep the customers interest in mind and stay accountable. I take care of financials, maintenance, customer relations, and planning since I started this business
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Truck Driver
Safeway Transportation LLC
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Hauling liquid and low pressurized petroleum products
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dispatching, customer relationships, delivery schedules, and transportation of hazardous materials
- Within the first 3 months of employment, they gave me a brand-new truck due to being responsible, attention to details, quick willingness to learn, and teamwork
Dump Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Gilchrist Construction
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Operating and driving a dump truck, water truck, and was training on cement boom truck
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- I developed skills in highway construction and development, while learning the trucking industry, supply/demand, and schedule to keep in this fast-paced trucking environment
- I was chosen to train on the cement boom truck due to leadership, responsibleness, and weal to learn and improve in my job
Cyber Asst. Driller
Noble Drilling Corp
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Trained new crew members on proper drilling techniques, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment, eliminating potential hazards before they could cause accidents or downtime.
- Supported well control activities by quickly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to resolve them.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing proper drilling techniques and maintaining equipment.
- Implemented environmentally conscious drilling practices, reducing environmental impact while maintaining productivity levels.
- I learned the value of great work ethic, moral, and good customer relationships could make a group of guys go from miserable to an outstanding well-oiled machine
- As Assistant Driller: I was responsible for running the crew, planning for future drilling operations, keeping management and customer with current up to date information, and inventories on all pipe, tools, and equipment
- Assisted logistics coordinators along with vendors to organize tools in use, tools coming up to be used, and tools that had been used that needed to go in to shore base
- I moved through the ranks as opportunities presented themselves and my knowledge base grew in the industry. Roustabout 2 years, roughneck 6 years, Derricks 6 months, and Assistant Driller 3 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05.2005
Coastal Truck Driving Academy -
Coastal Truck Driving Academy
Alexandria, LA05.2016
Highschool Diploma -
Grant High School
Dry Prong, LA05.2003
Skills
- Development of Business Relationships
- Marketing
- Administrative Support
- Work Culture Oriented
- Planning of Supply Chain
- Accounts Receivable/Payable
- Freight Management
- Equipment operations
- Documentation skills
- Safety Procedures
- Drilling Fluids Management
References
- Taylor Nichols, Nichols Trucking LLC, Chopin, LA, (318) 447-9450
- Jon Leggett, Project Manager, Crest Industries/ Dis Tran Packaged Substations, (318) 729-2505, Jon.leggett@distran.com
- Kala Martin, Executive Director, Brookdale Assisted Living, (318) 730-3420, kalajdevos@yahoo.com
Timeline
Shipping Department
Boise Cascade EWP
11.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
D&A Logistics Inc.
04.2018 - 11.2022
Truck Driver
Safeway Transportation LLC
01.2017 - 04.2018
Dump Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Gilchrist Construction
06.2016 - 01.2017
Cyber Asst. Driller
Noble Drilling Corp
01.2006 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwestern State University
Coastal Truck Driving Academy -
Coastal Truck Driving Academy
Highschool Diploma -
Grant High School
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