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Thomas Laroux

Midland,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and hard worker as a Operations Manager with Technical experience with extensive experience directing operations, sales, and staffing for numerous locations throughout the area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating the public profile for the brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching, and motivating employees.

Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.

Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.

Knowledgeable in Operations with solid foundation in optimizing operational processes and driving efficiency improvements. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and streamline workflows. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
12.2024 - Current
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Operations Manager

Premium Oilfield Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Asset Coordinator/Technical Sales Specialist

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
  • Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
  • Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
  • Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
  • Created and sent price quotes to potential customers.
  • Coordinated tasks with business and technology units to keep deliveries and milestones on schedule.
  • Delivered exemplary customer service, prompting positive interactions.
  • Reviewed and evaluated outsourcing proposals to and provided cost/benefit analysis.
  • Compiled data and turned it into in-depth, easy-to-understand spreadsheets and reports for review by the management team.
  • Collaborated with customers to assess and mitigate wellbore operations and risks.
  • Identified system and account issues to quickly and accurately resolve.
  • Monitored data integrity and confidentiality by observing strict regulations and procedures.

Asset Coordinator/Technical Sales Specialist

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
  • Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
  • Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
  • Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
  • Created and sent price quotes to potential customers.
  • Coordinated tasks with business and technology units to keep deliveries and milestones on schedule.
  • Delivered exemplary customer service, prompting positive interactions.
  • Reviewed and evaluated outsourcing proposals to and provided cost/benefit analysis.
  • Compiled data and turned it into in-depth, easy-to-understand spreadsheets and reports for review by the management team.
  • Collaborated with customers to assess and mitigate wellbore operations and risks.
  • Identified system and account issues to quickly and accurately resolve.
  • Monitored data integrity and confidentiality by observing strict regulations and procedures.

District Manager

Dynasty Energy
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Hiring people for all positions in Fishing, Rental and completions.
  • Make sure all employees know their job and tools to work with.
  • Watch over expenses, revenue and making sure customers are happy with any outcome they may have.

District Manager

Progressive Completions LTD / Veterans Fishing And Rental
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Hiring people for all positions in Fishing, Rental and completions.
  • Make sure all employees know their job and tools to work with.

Owner/ Operator

49th State Oilfield Consulting LLC
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Manage Intervention for Wells.
  • Write procedures for upcoming wells.
  • Make sales for fishing and rentals for all companies in Alaska, review outcome of previous wells and plan work-over wells.
  • Solve all technical problems for customers.

Sr. Technical Manager

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Help all companies reduce cost and time on work-overs while increasing our market share.
  • Advise for all intervention and write procedures for upcoming wells for all Companies in Alaska.
  • Make sales for fishing and rentals, review outcome of previous wells and plan work-over wells.

Owner/Operator

49th State Oilfield Consulting LLC
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • In house with Hilcorp.
  • Advise for all interventions and write procedures for upcoming wells.
  • Help all companies reduce cost and time on work-overs while increasing our market share.
  • Make sales for fishing and rentals for Hilcorp, review the outcome of previous wells, and plan work-over wells.

Sr. Technical Manager

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • In house with Hilcorp and help reduce cost and time on work-overs while increasing our market share.
  • Write procedures for upcoming wells.
  • Make sales for fishing and rentals for Hilcorp, review outcome of previous wells and plan work-over wells.
  • Improved services and technologies through continued analysis of system performance.

Account Manager

Weatherford International Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Oversee all fishing operations intervention and order tools for upcoming wells.
  • Help all companies reduce cost and time on work-overs while increasing our market share.
  • Meet with all companies for upcoming wells.
  • Make sales calls for fishing and rentals.
  • Work with Hilcorp, and company representatives to review the outcome of previous wells and plan workover wells.
  • Write Repsol, Aurora Energy, along with other companies.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.

Account Manager

Weatherford International Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Oversee all fishing operations intervention and order tools for upcoming wells.
  • Help all companies reduce cost and time on work-overs while increasing our market share.
  • Meet with all companies for upcoming wells.
  • Make sales calls for fishing and rentals.
  • Work with Hilcorp, and company representatives to review the outcome of previous wells and plan workover wells.
  • Write Repsol, Aurora Energy, along with other companies.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.

Technical Support Manager

Knight Oil Tools
06.2013 - 03.2017
  • Fishing Supervisor Perform recovery of drill strings in cased and open hole Offshore and Land Rigs and Work over Rigs.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Developed team support strategies and service goals for busy contact center.
  • Created and deployed new hire training initiatives.
  • Established continuous improvement initiatives to achieve KPIs.

Fishing Tool Supervisor

Romero's Fishing Tools And Rental
02.2013 - 05.2013
  • Oversee all fishing operations; supervise the workshop, order tools and supplies.
  • Perform recovery of drill strings in cased and open holes. Offshore and Land Rigs and Workovers Rigs.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Fishing Tool Supervisor

Romero's Fishing Tools And Rental
02.2013 - 05.2013
  • Oversee all fishing operations; supervise the workshop, order tools and supplies.
  • Perform recovery of drill strings in cased and open holes. Offshore and Land Rigs and Workovers Rigs.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Area Supervisor

Weatherford International Ltd
12.2012 - 02.2013
  • Monitored employee work and determined benchmarks for performance indicators.
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
  • Conducted internal audits all sites to verify compliance and standardization of processes across facilities.
  • Generated documentation and processed orders.
  • Prepared reports based on documented inventory use and labor hours.
  • Coordinated inventory transfers with related departments by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse.
  • Directed and supervised staff performance.

Sr. Fishing Coordinator Kazakhstan

Weatherford International
11.2011 - 12.2012
  • Oversee all fishing operations and intervention on all wells.
  • Supervise the workshop, order tools and supplies.
  • Help reduce cost and time on work-overs.
  • Meet with TCO to review outcome of previous wells and plan upcoming wells.
  • Have a staff of 12 employees.

Fishing Supervisor

Smith International Inc
12.2010 - 10.2011
  • Perform recovery of drill strings in cased and open hole, P & A and T & A.
  • Advise customers on problems with wells.
  • Land Rigs and Work over Rigs.
  • Reviewed customer orders and shipping schedules to maintain tight production deadlines.

Fishing Tool Supervisor

Weatherford International
06.2009 - 12.2010
  • Started in Pointe Noire and was there for 47 days.
  • Worked in Ghana was there for 57 days.
  • Ordered tools for the Tullow Oil package and went to Ivory Coast for a P&A and Prepared The package for Petro SA to be sent with rig to EG Malabo.
  • Worked in EG Malabo covered 2 company's Petro SA & Cnooc.
  • Went to meet every day and ordered tools that were needed.
  • Was there for 52 days.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs, and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Reported project progress, site problems, and labor status to supervisors.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Observed equipment upon project completion to ensure proper fit and assembly.

Fishing Supervisor

Smith International Inc
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Perform recovery of drill strings in cased and open hole.
  • Offshore and Land Rigs and Work over Rigs.

Fishing Supervisor

Smith International Inc
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Perform recovery of drill strings in cased and open hole.
  • Offshore and Land Rigs and Work over Rigs.

Driller

MONCLA Well Service, Inc
05.2007 - 07.2007
  • Working as Driller on wells doing work-over and fishing and manage a crew of 7 men.

Driller

Mountain Drilling
11.2005 - 05.2007
  • Building a new Drillmec Rig in Houston Drill with a Top drive, Power slips, and Iron Roughneck 16,000 ft drilling Land Rig.

Manager

Posados Cafe Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2005
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Managed the Mexican food restaurant on the day-to-day operations.
  • Supervised an employee staff that totaled 50.
  • Booked and set up Catering.
  • Experience with Digital Dining POS system for P&L's, Troubleshooting and day to day operations.

Area Supervisor/General Manager

Graham Central Station
07.2000 - 01.2003
  • Supervised a 57,500sq Ft Multi-Venue Night Club.
  • Managed the profit and loss in tandem with the President and Vice President of Company.
  • Set weekly and monthly budgets for the venue.
  • Manage inventory / Purchasing.
  • Organize the set up of all special events.
  • Supervised a management staff and an employee staff that totaled 85.
  • Scheduled all radio advertising.
  • Booking of entertainment acts.
  • Troubleshooting and managing quality control and product loss.
  • Conducted all promotions along with Glazer's, Magnolia Liquor, Budweiser, Miller, and Coors Representatives.
  • Worked in conjunction with local Health and Fire Inspectors.
  • Worked in these cities for Graham Brothers Entertainment, El Paso TX, Lafayette LA, Odessa TX, Wichita Falls TX, Dallas TX, Phoenix.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.

Internship Student/Manager

Hooters Of America Inc
07.1999 - 06.2000
  • Manage inventory/purchasing.
  • Schedule and supervised employee staff of 50.
  • Worked special events such as the Daytona 500, Super Bowl.
  • Improvised problem-solving techniques with upper management for profit improvement and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.

Driller

Ocean Drilling And Exploration Company
01.1978 - 03.1990
  • 1978 to 1990 Overseas from 1980 to 1984, 1987.
  • Places lived and worked Spain Africa France Alaska Gulf of Mexico.
  • 8 years on Semi- Ocean Endeavour, Ocean Rover, Ocean Odyssey.
  • 2 years on Jackups- Ocean Conquest, Ocean 66.
  • Derrick man for 2 years.
  • 1 Driller 4 years 2 Driller 1 year 3 Driller 1 year Sub-sea Engineer 1 year.
  • Have worked on LR 19 that drills to 25000 feet.
  • Power Rigs, Diesel Rigs and SCR Rigs.
  • Have Drilled in 1475 feet of water.
  • Worked on Land rigs.
  • Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
  • Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
  • Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
  • Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills.
  • Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
05.2000

Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000
  • Sales Orientation
  • Budget Management
  • Operations Improvements
  • Project Planning
  • Projections Development
  • Staff Supervision
  • Human Resource Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Action Plans
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Sales Forecasts
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Proposal Development
  • Vendor Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Discount Rate Requirements
  • Sales Records Management
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Budgeting and Expenditures
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Bid Request Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Operations monitoring
  • Operational efficiency
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Planning and implementation
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Inventory management
  • Management
  • Project management
  • Operations oversight
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Employee motivation
  • Staff development
  • Customer relationship management
  • MS office
  • Maintaining compliance
  • Goal setting
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Client relationships
  • Inventory control
  • Workflow optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management abilities
  • Project leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Schedule management
  • Performance management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Workforce management
  • Client relations
  • Continuous improvements
  • Process improvements
  • Logistics management
  • Delegation
  • Invoice processing
  • Work flow planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Business administration

Timeline

Operations Manager

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
12.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Premium Oilfield Services
05.2024 - 12.2024

Asset Coordinator/Technical Sales Specialist

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
04.2023 - 05.2024

Asset Coordinator/Technical Sales Specialist

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
04.2023 - 05.2024

District Manager

Dynasty Energy
10.2022 - 01.2023

District Manager

Progressive Completions LTD / Veterans Fishing And Rental
06.2022 - 08.2022

Owner/ Operator

49th State Oilfield Consulting LLC
04.2022 - 06.2022

Sr. Technical Manager

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
12.2020 - 04.2022

Owner/Operator

49th State Oilfield Consulting LLC
05.2020 - 12.2020

Sr. Technical Manager

Yellow Jacket Oilfield Services LLC
07.2019 - 03.2020

Account Manager

Weatherford International Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019

Account Manager

Weatherford International Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019

Technical Support Manager

Knight Oil Tools
06.2013 - 03.2017

Fishing Tool Supervisor

Romero's Fishing Tools And Rental
02.2013 - 05.2013

Fishing Tool Supervisor

Romero's Fishing Tools And Rental
02.2013 - 05.2013

Area Supervisor

Weatherford International Ltd
12.2012 - 02.2013

Sr. Fishing Coordinator Kazakhstan

Weatherford International
11.2011 - 12.2012

Fishing Supervisor

Smith International Inc
12.2010 - 10.2011

Fishing Tool Supervisor

Weatherford International
06.2009 - 12.2010

Fishing Supervisor

Smith International Inc
07.2007 - 06.2009

Fishing Supervisor

Smith International Inc
07.2007 - 06.2009

Driller

MONCLA Well Service, Inc
05.2007 - 07.2007

Driller

Mountain Drilling
11.2005 - 05.2007

Manager

Posados Cafe Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2005

Area Supervisor/General Manager

Graham Central Station
07.2000 - 01.2003

Internship Student/Manager

Hooters Of America Inc
07.1999 - 06.2000

Driller

Ocean Drilling And Exploration Company
01.1978 - 03.1990

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

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