Vincent Santistevan
Trinidad,CO
Summary
Highly-skilled Chief Operations Officer with extensive experience overseeing operations and employees. Dedicated to promoting the company culture and enhancing brand awareness to increase client bases and profitability. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Management Specialist
US Energy/ New Horizon Natural Recourses
06.2021 - Current
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and company standards.
- Made decisions with broad and positive impact on production operations.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
- Monitored internal controls to protect client facilities and assets.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Increased profitability by optimizing sales and fulfilling lower overhead costs.
Operations Manager
Timber Creek/Ogris Natural Resources
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Production Foreman
Evergreen/ Pioneer Natural Recourses
12.1998 - 05.2018
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with sales requirements.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $2.5M yearly.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.1994 - 12.1998
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO05.1994
Skills
- Staff Development
- Logistics Operations Management
- Crisis Management
- Internal Control Systems
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Operational Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Operations Oversight
- Production Operations
Timeline
Operations Management Specialist
US Energy/ New Horizon Natural Recourses
06.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Timber Creek/Ogris Natural Resources
07.2018 - 02.2021
Production Foreman
Evergreen/ Pioneer Natural Recourses
12.1998 - 05.2018
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.1994 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Trinidad High School
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