Don Robin
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ******
City: Breaux Bridge
State: LA
Zip: 70517
Country: USA
Phone: 337-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: $72,000
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Don Robin
105 Robbie St. Breaux Bridge, La 70517 * 337-***-**** * *********@********.***
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
An accomplished management professional with proven leadership skills and broad experience in operations, marketing, employee relations, and fiscal management. Experienced in diagnosing organizational inefficiencies, identifying change opportunities, and improving business structures to manage resources effectively. A firm and fair manager with excellent team-building skills. Known and recommended for honesty and up-front business practices. Possess a reputation for getting things done on time and within budget. Uses excellent interpersonal skills to develop profitable customer relationships and facilitate favorable negotiations. Driven, organized and ethical.
* Operations Management * Employee Training * Budgeting Projections
* Inventory Control * Vendor Relations * Policies Procedures
* P L Management * Recruiting Hiring * Project Development
Technical Management
Construction Superintendent
Vent Gas Recovery Mfg.
CAREER HISTORY
General Manager2006 Present
OAR, INC.,Lafayette, LA
OAR (Offshore Air Refrigeration) is a leader in the manufacture of HVAC and refrigeration
systems and the design and construction of living quarters and related facilities for the oilfield. Manage all aspects of company including purchasing, bidding, job-costs analyses, administrative and financial operations. Restructured company to improve operations in every area. Initiated cost-cutting measures that reduced expenses by approx. $32,000, or 68% per month. Created employee accountability standards and laid off unproductive staff. Cultivated new vendor relationships and established a steady flow of communications between OAR, Inc. and its vendors and customers. Instituted preventive maintenance program which now encompasses 138 production platforms. The result is lower costs for customers and increased profits for OAR, Inc. Pulled company out of debt in just 2 years. Currently supervise safety, technical and administrative staff of 38. Frequently assist with platform budget forecasting.
Industrial, Mechanical Electrical Superintendent2000 2006
SELF EMPLOYED, Lafayette, LA
Contracted to M.B. Industries (formerly Nautica Marine). MBI manufactures protective building
systems for industrial, offshore, commercial, military/government and residential sectors in countries around the world. Designed mechanical and electrical components for Petro Blast Buildings Services mechanical and electrical equipment for petro-chemical plants. Calculated limitations and requirements for Petro Blast proof buildings. Assisted with design of the A-60 rated material and equipment on each job. Provided and supervised all personnel for each job.
Ensured appropriate safety procedures were adhered to for each job. Maintained contact with all parties during job process and oversaw every phase of work. Ensured required approvals of work by federal, state and municipal entities including DNV, U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, etc. for each project. Monitored inventory of items necessary for operations.
MANAGER, Nautica Marine, Broussard, LA.1996 - 2000
Purchased by M.B. Industries in 2000. Description above. Supervised up to 30 electricians, field personnel, project managers, HVAC/R technicians, and office staff. Oversaw all aspects of operations, including 24-hour on-call personnel. Implemented and maintained inventory procedures and material/equipment levels. Managed bid list, analyzed quotes, negotiated terms and conditions with all vendors and suppliers in the U.S. and overseas. Hired and trained technical staff, inventory coordinators, and dispatchers. Worked with managers to streamline operations, reduce costs, and control theft. Implemented production procedures and inspection requirements for in-house manufacturing facility to ensure efficient and timely flow of parts to jobsites. Maintained detailed book of production activities including usage of equipment and parts. Ensured required approvals of work by federal, state and municipal entities.
US Government, Self Employed, (contract), Nato-Crypto-Top-Secret-Clearance 1983-1995
DETECTIVE, New Orleans Police Department 1981-1983
POLICE OFFICER, Lafayette, LA Police Department 1979 - 1981
SARGEANT, U.S. ARMY (Intelligence) 1971 - 1979
CERTIFICATIONS
Electrical, Mechanical, Project Engineering
Safety for petrochemical industry
Refrigeration AC
OSHA, Etc
EDUCATION
Associates Degree, Criminal Justice
Electrical-Mechanical
Louisiana Technical College
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Knowledgeable in Excel.
References:
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