Levi Boyd
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Superintendent
Meridian Manufacturing
Storm Lake, IA
01.2021 - Current
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Built and reviewed master service agreements to simplify and streamline contract negotiation process.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to refine procedures, devise best practices and enforce quality metrics.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Financial Advisor
Stifel Nicolaus
Storm Lake, IA
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
- Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships.
Licensed Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
Sioux City, IA
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.
- Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks and updating customer personal information in database.
- Continually boosted branch production and revenue by consistently meeting all monthly and quarterly sales goals.
- Presented new and additional products and services to existing customers.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed summaries to assess each client's participation level and determine targets for follow-up plans.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Zone Home Entertainment
Storm Lake, IA
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Sourced advertising opportunities to place adverts in press and social media.
- Used networking, coldcalling and referrals to identify prospective accounts and generate new leads.
- Suggested innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience.
- Directed sales and marketing management staff in successful use and development of business plans and strategies.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Developed value-added campaigns and executed technical solutions to streamline and improve marketing efficiencies.
- Analyzed and forecasted monthly sales data of existing marketed companies within designated area.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Utilized CRM software to track sales progression and communicate project needs.
- Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
- Evaluated and monitored promotional activities to confirm adequate return on promotional funds.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA 08.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
Work flow planning
Budgeting and forecasting
Report generation
Project planning and development
Operations management
Unsurpassed work ethic
Business Development
Lean manufacturing and quality systems
Sales background
Finance background
Strategic planning
Timeline
Operations Superintendent
Meridian Manufacturing
01.2021 - Current
Financial Advisor
Stifel Nicolaus
05.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
08.2015 - 05.2017
Director of Sales and Marketing
Zone Home Entertainment
12.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Buena Vista University
08.2005 - 05.2010