Herbert Leyton
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve revenue goals. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner - General Manager
Essential Salon & Nail Spa
Elmwood, LA
02.2009 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a busy beauty salon, with an average staff of 25 to 30+ employees.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management, with annual gross revenue growth from $200,000 to consistently over $2,000,000.
- Hired, trained, scheduled, evaluated, and supervised staff performance with goals of improving productivity and efficiency, while maintaining customer service quality.
- Researched industry trends by attending trade shows and continuing education to keep services current and competitive.
- Performed administrative duties such as payroll processing and bookkeeping activities.
- Managed the design and construction project buildout for several phases of growth, including successfully navigating the organization during the Covid pandemic.
Owner - General Manager
Pure Yogurt Culture
New Orleans, LA
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations including hiring and training staff and scheduling for smooth operations and business flow at an independent frozen shop.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Oversaw annual gross revenue growth from $100,000 to $400,000.
- Managed the initial design and construction the project buildout ultimately profitably selling the business.
Seismic Specialist Engineer
Schlumberger
Gulf Coast, LA
11.1999 - 02.2009
- Conducted borehole seismic wireline operations in diverse environments, ensuring safety and compliance for various energy and exploration companies operating in Louisiana, Texas, and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Organized and conducted a scientific well-bore exploration project for the US government off the coast of Washington on the science drill ship JOIDES Resolution.
- Trained fellow engineers on field operations of new equipment including formal training at one of the technology centers in Tokyo, Japan.
- Projects ranged from $100,000 to over $2,000,000 in revenue.
Operations Coordinator - Sales Engineer
Schlumberger
Houston, TX
08.1998 - 10.1999
- Designed and implemented wireline operations for oil and gas exploration projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Coordinated and managed communications between the client and field engineering districts ensuring effective. safe, and efficient operations while maintaining our industry leading market share.
- Analyzed customer requirements, and goals to tailor optimal solutions ensuring client satisfaction.
- Supervised client's projects providing technical support operating at 100% efficiency.
- Identified operational issues, recommended solutions and implemented corrective measures as needed.
General Senior Wireline Field Engineer
Schlumberger
Gulf Coast, LA
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Managed a team of offshore field technicians ensuring safety and compliance.
- Conducted downhole surveys using various tools such as calipers, gamma ray tools, and other devices to measure wellbore conditions.
- Operated wireline tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance and inspections.
- Provided technical training and guidance for junior engineers on wireline procedures and safety protocols for improved performance.
- Analyzed data from wireline services to determine well parameters such as porosity, permeability, fluid saturation and lithology, while optimizing techniques to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for well site operations, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
- Resolved operational issues promptly by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or problems in the field.
- Projects ranged from $100,000 to over $1,000,000 in revenue.
Education
Entrepeneur Certification - Babson College
Delgado Community College - New Orleans
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business10-2015
Management And Marketing - Executive Education
Louisiana State University
College Of Business Adminstration04-1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-1995
Skills
- Operations management
- Financial management
- Staff training
- Policy development
- Budget creation
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Owner - General Manager
Pure Yogurt Culture
04.2010 - 05.2014
Co-owner - General Manager
Essential Salon & Nail Spa
02.2009 - Current
Seismic Specialist Engineer
Schlumberger
11.1999 - 02.2009
Operations Coordinator - Sales Engineer
Schlumberger
08.1998 - 10.1999
General Senior Wireline Field Engineer
Schlumberger
08.1995 - 08.1998
Entrepeneur Certification - Babson College
Delgado Community College - New Orleans
Management And Marketing - Executive Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas At Austin