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Josh Hurd

Lafayette,LA

Summary

  • Division 1 College Football Player - Southern Miss.
  • Hired on during Internship with Construction Company.
  • Promoted in less than 1 year to Project Manager.
  • Recruited by current employer
  • Been with current employer for more than 10 years
  • Promoted within a few years from Project Manager to Division Manager responsible for over 100 employees and associated P&L.
  • Considered SME in field and moved into a technical sales role to allow time to focus on personal goals/growth.
  • Active real estate investor: Owns and manages over 80 doors
  • Help wife with administrative duties in her $3MM business. Online retailer with 10-15 employees.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development /Senior Technical Advisor

BlueFin (GATE Energy)
01.2021 - Current
  • Serve as SME (Subject Matter Expert) in support of co-workers for the primary product and service lines offered by the Company.
  • Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies, and leading Oil and Gas partners.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance campaigns.
  • Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management, and final implementation.
  • Considered business demands and customer preferences when developing pricing structures and marketing plans.
  • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
  • Developed insights on marketing campaigns to assess performance against goals.
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
  • Achieved profitability goals by developing and implementing commercial activities.

Pipeline Division Manager

BlueFin (GATE Energy)
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $15M per year.
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Achieved profit and loss objectives through effective asset and personnel management as well as complex workflow processes.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and the work of personnel under supervision.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training, and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Directed recruitment and hiring of top-notch candidates to fill project management, field supervision, and field technician positions.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase the return customer base.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines, and auditing employee output.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination, and administration for division operations

Project Manager/Project Estimator

BlueFin (GATE Energy)
10.2012 - 12.2016
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
  • Identified, developed, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors across the country needed to accomplish project goals

Project Coordinator /Junior Project Manager

Driver Pipeline
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2012

Skills

  • Self-Motivated/Self-Starter
  • Financial Literacy
  • Active Listening
  • Decision Making/Ownership
  • Detail Oriented
  • Negotiating

Timeline

Business Development /Senior Technical Advisor

BlueFin (GATE Energy)
01.2021 - Current

Pipeline Division Manager

BlueFin (GATE Energy)
01.2017 - 01.2021

Project Manager/Project Estimator

BlueFin (GATE Energy)
10.2012 - 12.2016

Project Coordinator /Junior Project Manager

Driver Pipeline
10.2010 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering

University of Southern Mississippi

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