Alston Smith Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

As the owner and operator of FlashPoint, the success of my customers ultimately rests on my shoulders.I started FlashPoint as a one-person operation. I handled every aspect of the business, including:- Long-term Business Strategy- Operations such as on-site photography, photo processing, and delivery- Business Development- Sales- Marketing- Customer Relations- Quoting- Accounts Payable- Accounts Receivable- Bookkeeping- Tax Strategy- Legal Compliance and Upkeep- Financial ProjectionsOnce FlashPoint grew, I handled more administrative responsibilities, including:- Hiring- Execution Management- Culture Building- Inter-team Relationship Management- Employee Separation- Mental Flexibility- LeadershipThis journey is filled with many unforeseen difficulties. But I've grown much since starting this journey. And each of the successes makes the preceding ten failures worth it.I look forward to the future growth I'll experience from this business.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Provided operations assistance for company that handles photography of commercial real estate in the Atlanta area.Responsibilities included:- On-site Photography- Photo Processing- Delivery- Customer Satisfaction

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Houston, Texas Area

Served as liaison between the engineering and financial department to develop an AFE process for constructing, upgrading and maintaining the company’s assets. Developed flow charts for tracking and created templates for documents associated with the process. Performed operational duties at the company’s West Texas salt water disposal facilities which included monitoring tank levels and adjusting flow rates feeding into and exiting the facility. Made valve adjustments as necessary to divert water flow to other facilities or into frac tanks for recycling. Directed the transportation of excess waste water to public facilities via vacuum trucks. Managed various projects necessary for improvements to the company’s SWD facilities in Midland, Texas. Activities included: - Performed site surveys to establish necessary improvements and scopes of work. - Created proposals and general cost estimates for review and approval.- Issued purchase orders for material and subcontractors - Scheduled and managed activities of all parties.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Petroleum Engineering, Junior

Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji), Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering, Sophomore

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering, Freshman

Activities and Societies: University Men's D1 Lacrosse Team