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Houston, Texas

In this consistently rewarding and challenging role, I balance concurrent priorities in directing geologic mapping initiatives, leading regional stratigraphic analysis, and driving remote geosteering efforts. I deliver real-time lateral interpretations, define and administer geologic drilling strategies, and devise forward-thinking process improvement measures.In addition, I regularly interface with management personnel and champion strict compliance with all applicable regulatory standards aligned with industry best practices.Key highlights of my achievements include:• Supported Lime Rock Resources’ Bakken/Three Forks drilling program in Williston Basin. • Personally geosteered more than 50 lateral wells and achieved nearly 100% success steering in zone.• Reinterpreted over 200 Eagle Ford wells, skillfully ascertaining exact stratigraphic placement of existing lateral wells.• Geologic consultant for several clients with active operations in the Haynesville, Barnett, and DJ Basins.

Houston, Texas

This vitally important position afforded me the opportunity to determine pragmatic operational objectives, review employee performance, and assess all components of geologic planning and operations. During this time, I bolstered efficiency at all levels, managed costs, reviewed lessons learned, and leveraged staff members’ expertise to optimize workflows. Additionally, I directed eight top-performing employees and interacted regularly with team members, service providers, technical staff, and upper-level management. Key highlights of my achievements include:• Orchestrated geologic operations for over 200 wells, concurrently driving logistics of 16 drilling rigs. • Cut sidetrack instances by a remarkable 90% within one-year span through best practices. • Achieved geologic well cost reduction of 30% during period of industry-wide uncertainty. • Incorporated maps and statistical analysis to measure performance of competitors.

Houston, Texas

Serving as Sr. Staff Geologist provided me with tremendous discretion in holding direct oversight of remote well-steering operations of over 100 Bakken/Three Forks lateral wells. Throughout this period, I led successful efforts to introduce a new inventory of potential well sites and supply valuable technical support to assist all engineering, regulatory, permitting, and land requirements. Key highlights of my contributions include:• Delivered routine geologic maps and interpretations.• Led acquisition and interpretation of core, well log, and reservoir data.• Scrutinized and rectified ineffective wellbores.• Strove to consistently enhance efficiency of geologic operations.

Buffalo, Ny

As a Geologist at Norse Energy Corp., I assumed responsibility to direct a large-scale development drilling program and leveraged my technical expertise to strategically plan and execute geologic activities for over 100 vertical wells drilled.In this capacity, I led geologic mapping efforts, supervised all field operations for three separate drilling rigs, oversaw data acquisition procedures, and coordinated the lease acquisition process based on mapped geologic trends. Key highlights of my achievements include:• Created a high-grade inventory of potential new wells.• Led geologic field operations for 108 vertical wells drilled at approximately 9MMcf of natural gas. • Maximized production by expertly geosteering over 50 lateral wells, many ranking highest in entire company.

Buffalo, Ny

Working for Quest Energy, I performed regional geologic mapping duties focused on natural gas exploration and development within the Appalachian Basin. I was closely involved with business development, land, and engineering teams and created technical presentations for clients, quarterly reports, and grant proposals. Key highlights of my achievements include:• Identified over 150 drilled development wells in NY and PA targeting the Medina/Whirlpool sands.• Participated in the exploration and drilling of several deep prospects: Oriskany, Trenton/Black River, and deep Cambrian sands.