Dakota Vestal
Mount Airy
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged heavy equipment operation and team-oriented skills at each job site to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards. My expertise in construction site safety and project management significantly contributed to optimizing well performance and minimizing environmental impact, showcasing a commitment to quality and team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder's Laborer
Rustic Trail RV
2020.06 - Current
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Flowback Operator
KLX Energy Services
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Ensured accurate data collection by conducting thorough well tests, monitoring production rates, and recording essential information.
- Increased operational efficiency by implementing new flowback procedures and equipment.
- Improved safety standards by consistently adhering to company guidelines and promoting a safe working environment among team members.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry regulations and best practices for flowback operations.
- Supported drilling teams with efficient flowback operation setups, reducing rig downtime while transitioning between stages of the drilling process.
- Optimized well performance by analyzing pressure readings, fluid levels, temperature data, and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Minimized environmental impact by monitoring and reporting any leaks or spills during flowback operations, taking immediate corrective actions when necessary.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
PGW Auto Glass
2015.08 - 2020.01
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Aided in the reduction of overall lead time, promptly transporting materials from receiving dock to designated storage areas using a forklift.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Education
Master of Business - Business
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC06.2026
High School Diploma -
Closer Walk Christain Academy
Thurmond, NC05.2015
Skills
- Construction site safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Translation and Interpretation Services
Timeline
Builder's Laborer
Rustic Trail RV
2020.06 - Current
Flowback Operator
KLX Energy Services
2020.01 - 2020.06
Warehouse Forklift Operator
PGW Auto Glass
2015.08 - 2020.01
Master of Business - Business
Surry Community College
High School Diploma -
Closer Walk Christain Academy
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