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Patrick Toomey

Corvallis,MT

Summary

Dynamic general contractor with a robust background in construction and transportation, successfully established Big Pine Home Repairs and Remodel during the pandemic, focusing on residential renovations and small commercial projects in Western Montana. Leveraging 19 years of experience in the transportation sector, including managing multiple well sites in the Bakken Oil Fields, strong attention to detail consistently sets this contractor apart from peers. Proven leadership skills revitalized a struggling non-profit organization and facilitated the creation of standard operating procedures for the Florence Fire District, securing essential funding for equipment. A track record of building community relationships and motivating teams underscores a commitment to excellence and fiscal responsibility, managing budgets up to $800,000 while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Big Pine Home Repairs and Remodel
01.2020 - Current

Generator contractor licensed in Missoula MT, Hamilton MT and the State of Montana

  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.

Owner

Big Pine Industrial Inc
01.2012 - 01.2020
    • Sub-contract on XTO, Marathon Oil Co., QEP Resources and Whiting Oil Co. production locations.
    • Provided night pumping operations ensuring minimal downtime.
    • On-site management production side of new oil wells coming online.
    • Trained new contractors on well site locations, safety, automation controls, LACT operation and troubleshooting, reporting, strap tanks, repairing leaks, valve repair and/or replacement.
    • Lead start-up implementation of “Gas Lift” compressors to help reduce excessive flaring. Provided real-time data to engineers which helped decision install more throughout the oil field.
    • Give updates to engineers and consultants on future well sites to help make future sites run more efficient and cost productive.
    • Operate, troubleshoot and minor repairs on crude LACT units and Lufkin pump jacks.
    • Provide daily detailed reports to help analyze new well oil production to optimize daily output.
    • Lead teams with critical thinking and troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical systems, ensure zero to minimal downtime during flowback and production operations.
    • Manage multiple sub-contracts to achieve goals of the company of keeping on schedule.
    • Provide routine maintenance and repairs at well site location including pipeline repair, treat and 2 stage separator repair, rebuilding valves and regulators as needed.
    • Ensure shipments of oil are transported in a timely manner to prevent shut down of wells. Some locations have been producing over 15,000 barrels of oil daily.
    • Lead safety meetings to ensure safety procedures and all state and federal regulations are being followed.
    • OSHA 10, H2S, and TWI Certifications
    • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Freight Manager

The Milk Way
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Handled all daily operations for domestic freight ensuring that customers received products in a timely manner to avoid plant shut downs.
  • Dealt directly with freight brokers, traders and plant managers to coordinate all incoming and outgoing freight issues.
  • Worked with freight companies and brokers on all freight claims to ensure payment or settlement was reached.
  • Researched and found new freight companies to help lower overall expenses.
  • Established clear communication channels between departments, enhancing teamwork and expediting processes across the organization.
  • Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in reduced shipping costs for the company.

Night Shift Foreperson/Supervisor

Mountain Line
01.2005 - 01.2011
    • Supervised night shift mechanics and service personnel.
    • Provided preventative maintenance and repair on 24 fixed route, 9 para-transit and 4 non-revenue fleet vehicles.
    • Troubleshoot and repair Multiplexing I/O Controls, Carrier and Thermo-King A/C systems, Voith and Allison transmissions, Cummins and Detroit Diesel engines.
    • Created and implemented, trained mechanics on new preventative maintenance procedures for air conditioning.
    • Provided training to mechanics in complex projects, monitored work quality and encouraged safe shop practices.
    • Prioritized daily work for night shift to ensure unique equipment is in working order.
    • Checked work quality and encouraged safe shop practices.
    • Provided guidance and conflict resolution when needed between night shift employees.
    • Handled parts procurement for night shift to find best cost and value for company.
    • Worked directly with Operations Manager to create agendas for weekly Maintenance and Department meeting.
    • Assisted Service Supervisor with accident investigations.
    • Provided building maintenance and repairs as needed.
    • Involved with contract negotiations, represented Maintenance Department Contract was successfully negotiated and ratified with management to best fit the needs of the District and the Employees Contract passed on first vote by members.
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Shop Foreperson/Supervisor

Beach Transportation
01.1997 - 01.2005
  • Managed fleet of 125 vehicles and supervised five mechanics providing guidance on complex projects.
  • Checked work quality and encouraged safe shop practices.
  • Built and completed yearly overhaul parts inventory system for better use of mechanics time.
  • Provided semi-annual training to motor coach drivers to address potential problems due to summer and winter time conditions including air conditioning, driving tips, and other mechanical breakdowns.
  • Created and implemented four hour training session for wildland firefighting bus drivers Trained over 200 people during annual training sessions.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Managed parts procurement and communicated with various outside salesmen.
  • Fiscally responsible for $180,000 annual budget.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management

School of Business At The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05.2010

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management
  • Consulting
  • Employee development
  • Contract management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Operations management
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Owner

Big Pine Home Repairs and Remodel
01.2020 - Current

Owner

Big Pine Industrial Inc
01.2012 - 01.2020

Freight Manager

The Milk Way
01.2011 - 01.2012

Night Shift Foreperson/Supervisor

Mountain Line
01.2005 - 01.2011

Shop Foreperson/Supervisor

Beach Transportation
01.1997 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management

School of Business At The University of Montana
Patrick Toomey