James McDaniel
Carthage,Texas
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with Key Energy Services, adept at driving revenue growth and optimizing operations through KPI analysis and strategic budgeting. Achieved a remarkable turnaround from negative to positive EBITDA, showcasing strong change management and leadership skills. Proven track record in enhancing safety and productivity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Key Energy Services
Kilgore, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Optimized business operations by analyzing KPIs and implementing methods that enhanced safety, productivity, and revenue, including budgeting and maintaining equipment, assets, and employees to improve service quality and organizational growth.
- Developed and steered the district from a negative 27% - 30% EBITDA to a current positive 35% - 38% EBITDA in four months.
- Established a culture of continuous safety and performance improvement through change management and effective recruitment and staffing practices.
- Performed risk/cost analysis by reviewing financial records/data, identifying areas of over–expenditure, and implementing cost reduction procedures and processes to decrease labor and waste within the facility by 18 -20%.
- Engaged with customers daily to identify and advance sales leads through the sales cycle.
- Negotiated asset sales for Key Energy Services, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
Operations Manager (Fluid Management Services)
Key Energy Services
11.2013 - Current
- Managed 120 transport drivers across four facilities, six diesel mechanics, six service supervisors, three remote administrative employees, ten dispatchers, and twelve disposal attendants, leading FMS division.
- Managed daily operations of drilling and service activities for energy sector clients.
- Coordinated logistics and scheduling for field operations and equipment deployment.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and company policies across all teams.
- Increased EBITDA from negative 15%-20% monthly to positive 30%-33%.
Central Market Place Sales Representative
Key Energy Services
11.2013 - Current
- Negotiated asset sales for Key Energy Services, resulting in $6.3 million in revenue within one year..
- Managed accounts for services acquired, generating over $1.3 million monthly in revenue..
- Established business framework through strategic relationship analysis, aligning benefits and risks with organizational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX01-2020
Associate in Applied Science - Electrical Instrumentation Technology
Panola College
Carthage, Texas01-2017
Associate in Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Panola College
Carthage, TX01-2016
Certificate of Completion - Natural Gas Compression I
Panola College
Carthage, TexasSkills
- Budget management
- KPI analysis
- KPI analysis
- KPI analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Risk assessment
- Change management
- Operations management
Timeline
District Manager
Key Energy Services
01.2020 - Current
Operations Manager (Fluid Management Services)
Key Energy Services
11.2013 - Current
Central Market Place Sales Representative
Key Energy Services
11.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Associate in Applied Science - Electrical Instrumentation Technology
Panola College
Associate in Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Panola College
Certificate of Completion - Natural Gas Compression I
Panola College