JOHN REID

Supply safety essentials for turnaround projects including breathing air systems, gas detection and personal protection equipment

• Oversaw project management for home remodeling initiatives, focusing on contract security and liability protection. Drove profitability by implementing effective cost management strategies and ensuring high-quality project outcomes that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Managed daily operations ensuring high-quality home improvement services.
• Implemented cost-effective sourcing strategies for materials and supplies.
• Developed customer relationships through effective communication and service excellence.

• Oversee various construction projects. Execute construction projects by organizing, planning and overseeing project tasks, including staff and subcontractors.

• Manager of the Houston area for Airgas on-site safety services, Managed 130+ employees from office personnel, sales force to site Managers. Responsible for the safety and well being of all employees. Budgeting, purchasing, customer service.

• Developed and shared best practices across the company, including new billing software, VPP program and intella trac inspection program. Recruited, hired and trained 6 new employees for the in plant Service center and inspection department. Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as the intella trac inspection program. Boosted revenue by spearheading development of Valero's sole source breathing air policy. Mentored, coached and trained 6 team members. Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.

• Started out in the civil department as a Carpenter, building foundations for a new refinery unit at Valero Houston. Last 6 months of the job as a field Safety technician. Auditing the crew JSA'S (Job Safety Analyses). Work site inspections/Audits. Accident investigations. Provide first aid, emergency response.