Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing in regards to employment within your company.

I have a wide array of practical experience that has provided me with valuable interpersonal experiences that enhance my effectiveness as an employee. I am hardworking, self-motivated, resourceful, and for these reasons, I feel I could make

an important contribution to your company.

Having over three years experience working as first a Roughneck/Floorhand and then being promoted to Derrickhand,  I am convinced that I have the drive and integrity to succeed and advance with your company.  A long term career with room for positive growth and advancement is my goal. I have a great deal of experience with hands on learning as well as an education in the management field.

Enclosed is my resume with my vocational and practical experience.  An interview at your convenience would be appreciated.  I can be reached anytime at (204) 452-0733

Sincerely,

Barry Westerlund

Enclosure

                                                   Barry James Westerlund

          79 Garnet Bay

                   Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

                                  R3L 0T4

                           204-452-0733(h)

                           204-648-6354 (c)

                                                         e-mail:bwesterlund@hotmail.com

Career Objective:

To secure a challenging  position with an established company with long term employee expectations and opportunities.  Having excellent time management and organizational skills the Oil and Gas industry is an opportune field for a hard working and self directed individual.  A career with the prospect of on the job training and company supported education is highly appealing and I strive to secure a position with these aspects available.

Education and Training:

January 2004- WHIMIS and TDG Certificates (Treeline Well Services Inc.)

August 2003- St. Johns Ambulance First Aid and CPR certificates

August 2003- H2S Alive training certificate

September 2002-April 2003: University of Manitoba (Year 1)

September 1999-March 2000: Graduated a diploma program in Business Management from Success School of Business

September 1995- High School Diploma from Grandview K-12

 Employment History:

Treeline Well  Services Inc. ~ Onaway, Alberta ~ September 2003 – Present

Derrick Hand

Duties- Operation and Maintenance of a pump used in day to day operations of a Service Rig.  Assisted driller in well control and assembling bottom hole tool assemblies.  Work at heights of  Seventy and Ninety feet in Monkey board and Rod basket for insertion and extraction of tubing and rods on high pressure oil and gas wells.  Intense physical labor and mental concentration are involved in this position.

Carlos and Murphy’s Restaurant and Bar ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba ~ September 1998 – August 2003

Assistant Manager

Duties:  Day to day management of a high turnover Restaurant and Bar.  Inventory control, scheduling and public relations where a large part of this position.  Being a team player and thinking fast and effectively in busy and intense situations where crucial.

Cenalta Well Services Ltd. ~ Red Deer, Alberta ~ November 1996 – September 1998

Floorhand

Duties: Maintenance of tools and equipment on a Service Rig.  Assisted Driller and Derrick Hand on drill floor in a fast paced, hands on learning environment.  The ability to take orders and carry them out effectively, quickly and safely where essential to this position. 

McCain Foods Ltd. ~ Portage La Prairie, Manitoba ~ September 1995 – October 1996

Packaging Operator

Duties: The operation and maintenance of a Bosch and a Ross packaging machine. This position required thorough knowledge of the machinery and product in the area.  Quick and efficient problem solving where essential to a time regulated quota in an assembly line environment.

Stirling Enterprises ~ Grandview, Manitoba ~ Summers 1992 - 1995

Laborer

Duties: Working on a paving and asphalt crew.  Hands on labor using rakes and shovels and the operation of packers, loaders and bobcats where daily tasks .  Working in extreme heat and weather conditions was very common.

References:

Kent Myers

Consultant

Penn West Energy

Red Deer, Alberta

403-304-8336(c)

403-350-8625(h)

Dale Dubrule

Tool Push

Treeline Well Services Inc.

Red Deer, Alberta

403-318-0553(c)

403-340-2523(h)

Nick Diacos

Owner/General Manager

Carlos and Murphy’s Restaurant and Bar

Winnipeg, Manitoba

204-791-5881(c)