Wesley Scott Kotara
Falls City,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with strong business background. Skilled in overseeing financial, operational, marketing and customer service areas. Proven abilities in launching and growing successful businesses. 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Co-Owner
South Texas 1st, LLC
2021.10 - Current
- Managed four employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Supported company goals through careful reinvestment of profits.
- Motivated employees to consistently improve performance through company-wide incentive plans.
- Created vision and mission for South Texas 1st, LLC and kept employees focused on achieving both.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Surface and Construction Consultant
ROCC Oil & Gas LP Formerly Penn Virginia Oil & Gas
2022.01 - 2023.03
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Completed projects in a timely manner and on budget within the AFE.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Senior Surface Landman
Lonestar Resources
2018.12 - 2021.12
- Negotiating water purchasing and water transfer routes, Pipeline Right of Ways and Oil and Gas Leases. Securing State and County permitting.
- Maintaining project and budget spreadsheets. Assisting in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources. Overseeing and coordinating sub-contractors during construction projects.
- Maintaining positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions. Supervising site investigations, reporting issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
Right of Way Agent
Custer Resources & Associates, LLC
2017.03 - 2018.12
- Negotiated water transfer routes with landowners, Pipeline Right of Ways and Oil and Gas Leases. Secured State and County permitting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Maintained project status spreadsheets.
Surface Landman and Logistics Coordinator
Voyager Pipeline Construction Company
2015.06 - 2017.03
- Over saw construction on the front end, back end and maintenance for Right of Ways. Overaw project stipulations, restrictions and obligations.
Right of Way Agent
Wesley Scott Kotara, LLC
2008.07 - 2015.06
- Negotiated water transfer routes with landowners, Right of Ways and Oil and Gas Leases.
- Oversaw construction of pipelines and insured pipeline construction was done both in a safe and timely manner. Coordinated with both Civil and Environmental Survey on Pipeline Right of Ways. Oversaw State and County permitting.
Assistant Superintendent / Superintendent
Bakke Development
2007.08 - 2008.06
- Constructed and managed a 5 building 104 unit Phase II project while resolving Phase I issues for Converse Ranch Apartments in Converse, TX.
- Took over project as Superintendent in January.
- Worked with San Antonio Housing Authority towards the completion and sale of Phase II.
Assistant Superintendent
Faulkner Construction
2006.10 - 2007.08
- Co-managed the construction of a 4-story, 169 unit apartment complex with 4½ story pre-cast parking garage on 2.9 acres.
- Oversaw daily reporting of sub-contractor base daily activities, number of workers on site, materials received, materials used, equipment on project, and visitors. Controlled and maintained construction schedule.
- Scheduled inspections and meetings with both city and third party inspectors. Oversaw safety orientations for sub base.
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Constructware.
Education
San Antonio College
2002
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University of Texas
2001
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Coastal Bend College
2000
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Blinn College
1999
Graduate - undefined
Falls City High School
1999
Skills
- Budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation
- Responsible
- Supervision
- Organization and time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Planning and coordination
- Written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Timeline
Surface and Construction Consultant
ROCC Oil & Gas LP Formerly Penn Virginia Oil & Gas
2022.01 - 2023.03
Managing Co-Owner
South Texas 1st, LLC
2021.10 - Current
Senior Surface Landman
Lonestar Resources
2018.12 - 2021.12
Right of Way Agent
Custer Resources & Associates, LLC
2017.03 - 2018.12
Surface Landman and Logistics Coordinator
Voyager Pipeline Construction Company
2015.06 - 2017.03
Right of Way Agent
Wesley Scott Kotara, LLC
2008.07 - 2015.06
Assistant Superintendent / Superintendent
Bakke Development
2007.08 - 2008.06
Assistant Superintendent
Faulkner Construction
2006.10 - 2007.08
San Antonio College
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University of Texas
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Coastal Bend College
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Blinn College
Graduate - undefined
Falls City High School
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