League City, TX 832-***-**** adzdox@r.postjobfree.com

LAFE TALLEY

Dynamic and results-driven leader with extensive experience in management of budgets, projects, site infrastructure, construction, shutdowns, sub-contractors, safety, security, and emergency response seeking a challenging leadership position. Adept at identifying and implementing innovative strategies to drive cost reduction, operational efficiency, and business growth. Proven track record of fostering lasting relationships with key clients, and ensuring successful project outcomes by prioritizing clear communication, resource allocation, and timely decision-making.

With a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to industry best practices, I aim to contribute my expertise to an organization that values safety, sustainability, reliability, and professional development. As a Six Sigma Green Belt and a certified instructor in various safety and emergency response disciplines, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the importance of risk mitigation and proactive problem-solving in a high-stakes environment. By focusing on creating a strong culture of collaboration and respect among diverse team members, I have successfully reorganized and optimized departmental structures, leading to increased schedule compliance, cycle time and overall efficiency.

Motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an organization's performance and growth, I am eager to apply my skills and experience in a leadership role that aligns with my passion for delivering exceptional results and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork. EXPERIENCE

General Contractor Company, Texas City, TX — President April 2021 - PRESENT

● Preside over a $10M+ General Contractor Company, managing budgets, and ensuring proper allocation of resources.

● Establish and execute short and long-term goals, metrics, and strategies to ensure all departments meet their objectives.

● Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients such as Dow, Marathon, Eastman, Kuraray, Ashland, and Celanese.

● Subcontractor management, safety alignment, planning and scheduling to meet deadlines and budgets.

● Safety focused to insure company alignment with ISN and AVETA Dow Chemical, Deer Park, TX — Activity Coordinator / Gate Keeper Nov 2010 - March 2021

● Implemented Dow’s maintenance work processes during the Rohm and Hass acquisition for Site Infrastructure and Emergency Services.

● Fire water, and fire systems risk management and maintenance.

● Activity coordination and resource management of site maintenance resources and subcontractors.

● Budget management of maintenance, projects, and shutdown activities. TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Dow

• OPWP - Operate Plant Work Process

• GMWP - Global Maintenance Work Process

• SAP - Implementation

• Life Critical Standards

• Records Management

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Texas A&M Fire Training

• HazMat Technician Instructor

• Structural Rescue

• Fire Fighting 1, 2, 3

• Fire Service Officer 1, 2 & 3

• Fire Service Officer 1, 2 & 3

• Industrial Fire Instructor

• Emergency Response

• EMT, CPR (expired)

• Entrepreneur

• QuickBooks

• FDA Manufacturing License

League City, TX 832-***-**** adzdox@r.postjobfree.com Dow Chemical, Deer Park, TX — Maintenance Work Activity Coordinator Apr 2008 - Oct 2010

● Dailey work coordination of all personnel for maintenance, projects and shutdowns including contractor work.

● Activity coordination, safety plan review and scheduling coordination with internal and external clients.

● Activity coordination of subcontractors, budgets, and contract review. Dow Chemical, La Porte, TX — Maintenance Activity Coordinator March 2006 - Mar 2009

● Activity coordination of all maintenance for all Dow crafts and contractor crafts for the Houston HUB (4) Sites and all departments (planning, MRO inventories, scheduling, fabrication, boilermaker, painting, insulators, scaffolding, NDE, SMEs, and etc.), for multiple Dow sites within the gulf coast area.

● Management of Dow’s GMWP, Global Maintenance Work Process.

● Raised the bar of our maintenance metrics within the top quartile.

● Revamped Dow’s large site GMWP, to fit our smaller sites footprint.

● Managed the timeline and budgets for all maintenance, projects, and shutdown activities.

● Management of maintenance metrics and programs within Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Safety Management Systems. Dow Chemical, Deer Park, TX — Scheduler

February 2005 – February 2007

● Scheduling for site maintenance, projects, and shutdown activities.

● Implemented Dows scheduling metrics, and internal client metrics.

● Improved the planning and the MRO inventory process to help improve metrics and schedule compliance.

● Monitored and improved job type delay codes and implemented internal client work process review.

Dow Chemical, La Porte, TX — Emergency Services & Security February 1990 – February 2006

● Work coordination and budget of all personnel for maintenance, projects and shutdowns including contractor work within ES&S.

● This was the first site to implement ES&S, for Dow Chemical, so were the first to develop procedures and processes used for the Dow Chemical company ES&S worldwide.

● Throughout my carrier in ES&S, I filled many roles from Training Coordinator, Maintenance Gatekeeper, Activity Coordinator, Security Coordinator, Fire School Coordinator, and Incident Commander.

● During my training coordinator role, I developed and wrote most of the training modules and procedures that are still in use today

● Key participant for OSHA VPP status for the Dow La Porte site. League City, TX 832-***-**** adzdox@r.postjobfree.com Cover letter:

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the position posted for your organization. With my extensive experience in the Oil, Gas, & Chemical industry, 15+ years and 15+ years in a supervisory role. I have gained a wealth of knowledge in project and construction management, having worked with a diverse range of clients, partners, and sub-contractors, including engineers, designers, purchasers, manufacturers, and customers. My experience in Industrial maintenance, project management, shutdown, and general industries has provided me with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and coordinate diverse teams to achieve the desired project results and expectations. As a result-oriented professional, I have been able to deliver on various projects by leveraging my skills in safety policies and procedures to foster a safe and efficient working environment for field personnel. I am also able to work with multiple teams composed of diverse team members and have a proven ability to enhance the safety, productivity, and growth of companies through effective communication at all levels of the organization.

I have over 15 years of solid experience in related industries and technologies, and possess strong communication abilities, both written and verbal. Additionally, I have a good understanding of procedures, quality control, and project management methodologies, along with good interpersonal skills and strong resource management abilities.

I have the necessary experience and expertise to direct and coordinate all on-site activities associated with the completion of a project. I have maintained client and home office relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations for major complex projects. I also have a wealth of experience in site safety and security programs, emergency response, site quality control programs, ppm, reliability, and cost control, among others.

I believe I possess the qualifications and requirements needed for this position, good problem-solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to negotiate optimally with internal and external team members. I have the ability to create an environment of trust and always exhibit a positive demeanor, while balancing multiple priorities and adapting to changing work priorities and conflicts in a calm and professional manner.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Lafe Talley

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