1. TOBY YATES
307.262.6719
whatsupyates@yahoo.com
3870 E 8th Street, APT 206B, Casper, WY 82609
Summary of Qualifications
• Strong leadership and people skills, work well in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly-organized and efficient; proven record of working within any budget.
• Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication.
• Able to take on any entry level positions with confidence and positive results.
Career Highlights
Business and Operations
• Build and foster proactive workplace environment conducive to highest level of employee
participation geared towards safety and productivity.
• Proficient in computer programs and applications.
• Operate front end loaders of various sizes with minimal training and supervision.
• Competent in OSHA compliance and regulations.
• Well versed in all aspects of safety applications and daily pre-job safety discussions.
• Prior certifications in OSHA, First Aid, CPR and HAZWOPER training courses.
• Effect significant expense reduction through manpower management and material cost control.
On Site Supervision
• Manage and direct up to 20+ people on work site to successfully achieve objectives.
• Adhere to safety policies and directives to reduce/ eliminate workplace accidents and incidents.
• Conduct daily meetings to ensure that all personnel are aware of any changes in usual operations or
possible dangers associated with operations.
• Coordinate with third party companies and personnel about expectations and safety standards to be
met.
• Work with vendors to achieve lowest cost for services rendered while not compromising quality and
safety to ensure proper budget goals were met and often exceeded.
Human Resources
• Foster workplace diversity and ensure all team members remain in compliance with OSHA and
company safety standards.
• Motivate, train and mentor individuals, providing necessary tools to meet or exceed company
expectations.
• Streamline work processes to decrease wage and salary expenses through well managed scheduling.
Professional Experience
Carpet Dry Flooring Installer/Snow Removal Sept 2016-December 2016
• (Left due to conflict of interest issues)
Line-X of Northern Colorado Laborer/Head Sprayer Feb 2016-Sept 2016
• Install spray on coating to equipment and truck bed liners
• (Left to be closer to home and family)

2. Field Services and Weed Control, LLC
Jan 2016 – Feb 2016 Safety Manager Jan 2016 – Feb 2016
• Completed audit of current safety policies and designed systems to bring organization into
compliance with OSHA policies
• Assisted weed control team with field work
• (Laid off due to state budget cuts for weed control on state roadways)
Kinetic Hydro Services Supervisor/Laborer Oct 2015 – Jan 2016
• Assisted in hydrovac operations, utilizing my existing base of knowledge in pumps and equipment
• Supervised reclamation of fertilizer material from methane discharge pond
• (Laid off due to lack of work)
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Supervisor March 2014 – July 2015
• Executed daily operations and achieved significant improvements in worker productivity and safety
in drilling operations.
(Laid off due to falling oil prices)
Occidental Petroleum Supervisor February 2013 – March 2014
• Spearheaded daily operations of drilling for oil in the Williston Basin area, coordinating work
activities and safety practices, as per company guidelines.
(Resigned to accept position with Anadarko Petroleum in order to be closer to home).
Quartz Exploration Consultant/Assistant Project Manager November 2012 – February 2013
• Worked with vendors to inspect and secure various equipment needed for drilling operations.
(Laid off due to project completion)
Continental Resources Supervisor May 2012 – February 2013
• Lead daily operations of drilling for oil in the Williston Basin area reviewing unit work load,
personnel assignments, status of ongoing work /projects and available personnel in order to plan
unit activities
(Resigned to accept position with Quartz Exploration)
Whiting Oil and Gas Supervisor March 2007 – May 2012
• Executed daily operations of drilling for oil in the Williston Basin area training and managing up to
20 on site personnel, achieving significant improvements in productivity.
(Resigned to accept position with Continental Resources)
Education/Certifications
• High school diploma: Natrona County High School
• Military: U.S. Army, AH-1F Attack Helicopter Crew-chief from 1986 to 1989, Mainz, West Germany
• OSHA Standards course
• Course for Rig Managers, Oklahoma City, OK
• OSHA 10-hour Safety Course
• HAZWOPER training course
References
Upon request