Trent Smith has demonstrated exceptional skills beyond a typical tool pusher, including acting as a teacher to others. He is responsible, competent, reliable, trustworthy, and non-judgmental. The writer recommends Trent highly and believes anyone offering him employment will not be disappointed due to his drive, focus on cost savings, streamlining operations, unsurpassed logistical skills, and immersing himself in his work.

1. 8/22/2009
Gentlemen:
In a recent conversation with Trent Smith I was informed that he wanted to broaden his horizons and explore
the possibility of working elsewhere in an effort to gain knowledge and increase his quality of life.
While working with Trent he has demonstrated skills that are beyond those of the “typical” Tool Pushers I have
encountered. I have witnessed Trent change from his role as Tool Pusher to teacher. I have seen him overcome
obstacles and prejudices in his quest to accomplish our company’s goals. Always willing to help others
regardless of the task is one of the virtues I admire about Trent. Words I would use to describe him would be:
responsible, competent, reliable, trustworthy and non- judgmental. These traits have led me to respectively ask
his presence on my rig.
Trent has always carried himself in a professional manner, is quick to inform and disclose of any situations that
may arise. I have seen him act as a mentor to others regardless of time of day, including on his personal time
off. Trent is very inquisitive, quick to learn and always a team player. Trent has adopted our goals and made
them his goals. Always focusing on the finish line is another trait I admire about him.
In my 30+ years of oilfield work, I have encountered very few persons that immerse themselves in their work
and are as driven as Trent. Cost saving and streamlining our operations is his method of operation and a very
welcomed attribute. Logistical skills are unsurpassed. Anyone willing to offer training and employment to Trent
will not be disappointed.
Speaking with Trent I realized his back ground in the oilfield industry is great but his resume only tells a partial
story of this persons’ ability. Always striving to be the best keeps him driven and focused.
I sincerely hope you consider him as your next candidate for employment.
Regards,
John Landry,
OIM Pride International
jl4618@aol.com
337-288-6327