Darrell R Hoss

*** ******** ***** ****, **** Cormorant, MS 38641 - Mobile:

901-***-**** abg8ib@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in

Ag-business. Substantial experience and proven track record in

maintenance, manufacturing, plant management, employee supervision,

asset management. Extremely motivated and work oriented with strong work

ethics.

Experience

10/2010 - 6/2011 Managing Maintenance Supervisor,

ACTS Asphalt & Construction,

West Memphis, AR

Overseen equipment maintenance on all equipment, managed jobs for larger

industrial contracts.

Developed safety program and instituted weekly safety training and OSHA

log.

05/2008 - 10/2010

Grain Elevator Superintendent, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Helena, AR.

Managed all aspects of production in one of the largest grain elevators

in the Mississippi delta area. Consulted with in-house marketing

division to insure smooth transition between incoming and outgoing

grain. Controlled all aspects of operation including maintenance and

expansion in a 25 million dollar facility. Directed responsibilities of

25-30 employees at any given time. Recruited and terminated respective

new hires and employees. Supervised grain quality control. Managed OSHA

logs and safety programs.

. Maintained a 100% safety record.

. Enlarged elevator grain capacity from 1 million to 4.5 million bushels

. Increased work force by more than 100%

. Managed a 8 Million dollar Expansion

01/2002 - 06/2006

Plant Shipper, MeadWestvaco, DeRidder, LA

Managed all raw materials and manufactured product inventory. Controlled

all aspects of shipping and receiving according to company scheduling.

Presided over plant safety committee.

. Was rewarded national safety award from Kansas City Southern Rail

Lines.

. One of Four shippers without direct supervision.

. Set production records in multiple units in four consecutive months.

6/2000 - 01/2002 Boiler-maker Foreman,

Conex, Beaumont, TX.

Directed responsibilities of 10-15 employees. Recruited and terminated

prospective and unproductive employees respectively. Supervised routine

maintenance on heat exchangers.

. Completed 98% of all projects before allotted time

11/1998 - 06/2000

Pipe Fitter, Mundy Construction, Orange, TX.

Carried out multiple tasks in a time oriented environment including

fabricating and installing chemical piping. Responsible for plant safety

and integrity of chemical transport units.

05/1993 - 07/1998

Driller, R&B Falcon Drilling, Houma, LA

Oversaw responsibilities of oil drilling rig and crew. Learned entirety

of drilling procedures from ground up.

Responsible for all drilling rig maintenance and safety

. Youngest driller on fleet

. Drilled the second most productive gas well in Louisiana

. Received merit award from Aquilla Energy for most productive employee

. Received biannual safety award every time eligible

Miscellaneous Skills

. MS Office proficient.

. Skilled in carpentry, masonry, welding and concrete

. HVAC certified.

. Certified 90 ton crane operator

. Trained in HAZMAT

. OSHA 10 Hour

. Fumigate License in Arkansas

Education

05/2008

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences with Emphasis in

Ag-Business

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA GPA: 3.210 of 4.000.

Honors & Activities

. Delta Tau Alpha Fraternity, McNeese State Branch. American Chemical

Society (ACS). Sentinel FFA Collegiate Chapter. Christian Life

Tabernacle Church, Memphis TN.

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