Field Service Technician position within a dynamic and fast-paced company and environment. Looking to utilize complex project management skills – fostered by over five years of successful, part-time self-employment and management of multiple concurrent projects.

1. Brian Robert Szostak
14147 South Napa Circle  Plainfield, Illinois 60544  (206) 849-6115  brszostak@hotmail.com
Objective
Field Service Technician position within a dynamic and fast-paced company and environment.
Looking to utilize complex project management skills – fostered by over five years of successful,
part-time self-employment and management of multiple concurrent projects.
Profile
Motivated and personable with diverse professional experiences and small business ownership. Talent for quickly
mastering technology and engineering tasks. Diplomatic and tactful with office and labor professionals at all levels.
Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
 Project/Team Management  Microsoft Office Suite  Detail Oriented
 Complex Problem Solving  Customer Service  Accounting/Bookkeeping
 Customer Relationships  Time Management  Creative Solutions
 Heavy Equipment Operator  Direct Sales  Tactical Planning
Professional Experience
SZOSTAK SERVICES – Plainfield, Illinois  Full-time 2009-2010  Part-time 2005-2009
Craftsman Services and Subcontractor for commercial and residential properties.
Owner/Self Employed
Remodeling, painting, roofing and handyman services.
 Completed eight-unit townhouse exterior painting contract ahead of schedule and on budget. Hired and
supervised temporary four-man crew.
 Fully equipped commercial and residential subcontractor.
 Business based on customer referrals and job satisfaction.
TRUE DRILLING LLC – Casper, Wyoming  2007-2009
A leading oil and natural gas drilling company operating in the Rocky Mountain States with over 1000
employees.
Assistant Driller
Organized and supervised jobs on the drill floor, derrick (rig tower), mud storage area and pump room as
well as assisted the technical department in carrying out first-line maintenance of equipment.
 Demonstrated quick-action problems-solving skills and reported directly to Lead Driller.
 Led accident-free rig crew on 16 consecutive well completions, 16 months, by incorporating daily Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) training meetings.
Derrickhand
Operated and maintained drilling mud systems and pumps. Assist in setting up, taking down and
transporting drilling and service rigs.
 Demonstrated high degree of confidence when operating heavy equipment and maintaining $350,000 mud
pumps driven by Caterpillar diesel engines.

2. Brian Robert Szostak
BASIC ENERGY SERVICES – Vernal, Utah  2006-2007
A provider of essential services to over 2,000 oil and gas companies in the major onshore oil and gas
producing regions of the United States.
Derrickhand
Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
 Took initiative and helped prevent drilling downtime and 3-day rig servicing. Showed leadership by self-
monitoring and fixing potential system failures such as air and water valve leaks.
MONTAGE HOTEL RESORT AND SPA – Laguna Beach, California  2005-2006
250-room craftsman-style hotel set on 30 acres of Pacific coastal bluff.
Hotel Engineer / Furniture Restoration
Maintained and repaired resort units, public areas and administrative offices. Specialized in furniture and
fixture restoration as well as painting, surface repairs and carpentry.
 Improved turn-around time and reduced the cost of restoration for one-of-a-kind furniture by 75%.
INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT (IE) – Seattle, Washington  2004-2005
Custom manufacturer in both commercial and residential woodworking and architectural projects.
Furniture Sprayer / Finisher
Specialized in exotic wood craftsmanship. Operated a 3,300 psi airless sprayer for lacquer and paint
woodworking projects. Performed on-site installations and repairs of custom cabinetry.
 Achieved manufacturer and company certifications for operating airless sprayer equipment.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) – Seattle, Washington  2001-2004
Global leader in package delivery, supply chain and freight services.
Preload Jet Supervisor
Trained and supervised daily activities of package handlers and clerks to ensure that all assigned duties are
accomplished safely and timely. Performed general office and administrative tasks.
 Appointed to supervisor for superior performance as a package handler after three months.
 Managed sixteen crew members and delegated the critical distribution of air containers to achieve correct
aircraft weight and balance for departing cargo planes.
Package Handler
Fast-paced and physical position that involved the loading and unloading of UPS cargo planes.
 Received Caterpillar DP40K forklift certification. Saved time and manpower while inspecting cargo
containers.
Education
NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Seattle, Washington  2001-2004
Associate of Science Degree: Engineering-focused, Graduated in 2004
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – Tempe, Arizona  1998-1999
Business Economics Major
Interests and Social Networks
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST
Running, snowboarding and skydiving
MOTORCYCLES
Riding, customizing and maintaining two Harley-Davidson Sportster models  1200 and 883
LINKEDIN
http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianszostak
14147 South Napa Circle  Plainfield, Illinois 60544  (206) 849-6115  brszostak@hotmail.com
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