Sales Representative Management

John M. Merz

**** ***** ****** • Montrose, CO ***01 • 970-***-**** • 303-***-****

abng1x@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Highly-motivated, achievement-oriented safety professional with exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of product services and features with a special emphasis in equipment and tools utilized in the Oil

and Gas Industry. Strong organization and time-management practices; manage multiple tasks effectively; adapt readily to

ever-changing situations. Interface positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying job experience. Analyze

and resolves problems appropriately with sound results. Perform well as a team player with a commitment to developing and

maintaining a solid customer base. Enthusiastic and eager to take on and meet new challenges.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Customer Relationship/Management • Staff Leadership/Development • Wholesale/Retail Sales • Production Control

Inventory Tracking • Product Knowledge/Services • Safety Policies/Procedures/Management Skills • Excellent Driving

Record- MS Word (110 WPM/Excel • Specialized Software Programs

EXPERIENCE

TRENDON BIT SERVICE, Calgary, AB 6/09 – Present

FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE/AGENT

• Sell and rent Insert, Mill Tooth and PDC drill bits to drilling rigs in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with rig consultants and drilling superintendants in all three states.

ULTERRA DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, Fortworth TX

10/08 – 6/09

FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE

• Sold and rented Insert, Mill Tooth and PDC drill bits to drilling rigs in Wyoming and Northern Colorado.

• Built and maintained relationships with rig consultants and drilling superintendants in the Wyoming area.

ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING, Denver, CO 1/08 – 10/08

FLOOR HAND, CHAIN HAND, MOTOR HAND, DERRICK HAND, DRILLER (Rig 11)

• Conducted tripping in and out drill pipe; maintained rig to ensure continuity of operation without interruption.

• Loaded and unloaded pipe and casing utilizing a front end loader.

• Performed a variety of other duties as needed on locations.

BILL JR.’S RAT HOLE DRILLING COMPANY, Vernal, UT 12/07 – 1/08

RIG HAND

• Handled tripping in and out drill pipe; ran casing; maintained rig to ensure continuity of operation.

ALPINE LUMBER COMPANY, Montrose, CO 81401 5/01 – 11/07

PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Directed overall operations of the facility including the supervision of 50 employees.

• Managed inventory control encompassing products, tools and equipment.

• Ensured staff completed training on safety in the workplace and attended regularly scheduled safety meetings.

DISPATCHER

• Ensured trusses were produced and ready for on-site delivery per schedule.

• Developed customer sales through service calls; maintained business relationships.

• Managed three delivery drivers; oversaw vehicle maintenance on trucks and trailers.

TRUSS BUILDER

• Performed as hands-on crew leader in the truss-building process.

MONTROSE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Montrose, CO 1/00 – 5/01

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DETENTION DEPUTY

• Managed the security and well-being of inmates as well as the security of the detention facility.

MONTROSE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Montrose, CO 5/91 – 1/00

PATROL OFFICER/DETECTIVE

• Patrolled and investigated criminal offenses; assisted with prosecution of criminal cases in court.

DOLORES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Dove Creek, CO 9/90 – 5/91

PATROL DEPUTY SHERIFF

• Patrolled and investigated criminal offenses; assisted with prosecution of criminal cases in court.

EDUCATION

MESA STATE COLLEGE, Grand Junction, CO

Bachelor of Arts, Health Sciences – 1990

DELTA-MONTROSE VO-TECH, Montrose, CO

Colorado Peace Officers Certification – 1990

DOLORES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Dove Creek, CO

Diploma – 1986

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

Ulterra Drilling Technologies, Foxworth, TX – 10/08-6/09

Safety Orientation: EnCana Oil and Gas • Shell Exploration • Ultra Resources • Yates Petroleum • Questar Exploration

Harvest Natural Resources

Safety Classes: Ensign USD • Unit Drilling Company • Intrepid Natural Resources • Grynberg Petroleum

Completed training in Safe Vehicle Operation within the Oilfield for EnCana Oil and Gas, Jonah Field Office

Ensign United States Drilling, Denver, CO – 1/08-10/08

Wild Well Control School • Ensign R17’s(which are Ensigns Onsite Safety Training Specialist Courses, which include

Onsite Rig Management, Disaster Recognition and Onsite Management, Advanced Life Saving Courses, Hazardous

Material Management and Safety Classes on Treatment and Containment of Hazardous Materials Spills, and Overall

Advanced Inspection of Rigs to Insure a Safe and Secure Operating Environment(Onsite Rig Inspections), Harness and

Rig Derrick Safety, Master Driller School • First Aid and CPR, Forklift and Loader Operator Certifications

Alpine Lumber Company, Montrose, CO – 5/01-11/07

CAD Graphics • Engineering Drawings and Blueprint Reading • Forklift Operators Certification • Shop and Equipment

Safety Classes • First Aid and CPR • Using Proper PPE for the Proper Job and conducted weekly safety meetings for

employee’s and the workplace.

Law Enforcement, Montrose and Dove Creek, CO – 1990-5/01

Advanced DUI/DUID Techniques • Drug Recognition Expert • Advanced Narcotics Investigation • Basic and Advanced

Tactical Training for SWAT • Level I and Level II Traffic Accident Investigator • Advanced Interview and Interrogation

Techniques (Reid/Rhoads) • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Montrose Police Department, Montrose, CO

Represented the Chief of Police at several community functions relating to drugs and criminal activity in the community

and surrounding areas

Assisted with the DARE and GREAT Programs in the School Systems as a Law Enforcement Officer

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Recognized with two Mayor’s Awards for Safety and Outstanding Public Service and received 25 letters of commendations

while engaged in the Law Enforcement Field

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