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Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Developed and executed business plans for Syd Arne and Lulita licenses. Delivered production volumes and profit/loss commitments despite unforeseen facility and operational issues. Created and implemented license partner engagement strategies that significantly improved operational reliability and reduced budget overruns.Acted as organizational change leader for internal organizational transformation program. Worked with the executive team to conduct stakeholder assessments and… Show more Developed and executed business plans for Syd Arne and Lulita licenses. Delivered production volumes and profit/loss commitments despite unforeseen facility and operational issues. Created and implemented license partner engagement strategies that significantly improved operational reliability and reduced budget overruns.Acted as organizational change leader for internal organizational transformation program. Worked with the executive team to conduct stakeholder assessments and implement change communication programs that increased staff engagement and effectiveness while reducing cost and staffing levels by 30%. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Oversaw career development, quality assurance, and work practices for >200 geoscientists and engineers. Developed and led implementation of collaboration and learning networks. Transformed project review processes to focus on early engagement and knowledge sharing.Acted as organizational change leader during business reorganization. Developed stakeholder assessments, communication and change implementation plans. Contributed to change strategy and implementation activities that… Show more Oversaw career development, quality assurance, and work practices for >200 geoscientists and engineers. Developed and led implementation of collaboration and learning networks. Transformed project review processes to focus on early engagement and knowledge sharing.Acted as organizational change leader during business reorganization. Developed stakeholder assessments, communication and change implementation plans. Contributed to change strategy and implementation activities that significantly enhanced collaboration and engagement within and between functions. Show less

Houston, Texas, United States

Managed technical and commercial opportunity generation and evaluation projects for China and the Middle East.Engaged with national oil company stakeholders to understand and address business drivers for potential partnerships. Developed and executed influence strategies for resource holders and potential partners.

Houston, Texas, United States

Managed technical study projects to support field development decisions. Engaged with stakeholders to understand and address technical business drivers for field investment decisions. Ensured communication and integration between corporate and regional technical teams.Developed revised project management practices to improve alignment, quality assurance and cycle time performance for field studies. Led transitions from Waterfall to Agile project management methods and fully… Show more Managed technical study projects to support field development decisions. Engaged with stakeholders to understand and address technical business drivers for field investment decisions. Ensured communication and integration between corporate and regional technical teams.Developed revised project management practices to improve alignment, quality assurance and cycle time performance for field studies. Led transitions from Waterfall to Agile project management methods and fully cross-functional technical teams. Show less

Houston, Texas, United States

Established and engaged collaboration networks between research and business operating unit management and staff to align activities, share knowledge and optimize work programs.

Houston, Texas, United States

Served as primary contact for Qatar Petroleum stakeholders to understand and address technical and business drivers for exploration and development investment decisions. Managed technical projects necessary to develop exploration portfolio for Paleozoic plays in Qatar. Compiled and delivered a report to Qatar Petroleum on Paleozoic geology and resource potential that was the basis for Qatar Petroleum’s subsequent bid rounds and license offerings.

Houston, Texas, United States

Managed technical and data management programs to compile a consistent and comprehensive GIS database of global corporate geoscience studies that significantly increased knowledge management effectiveness and efficiency.Led project to develop and prioritize global frontier exploration programs.Engaged with the executive leadership team to develop and conduct innovative live data collective inquiry and digital learning sessions to inform exploration and development investment… Show more Managed technical and data management programs to compile a consistent and comprehensive GIS database of global corporate geoscience studies that significantly increased knowledge management effectiveness and efficiency.Led project to develop and prioritize global frontier exploration programs.Engaged with the executive leadership team to develop and conduct innovative live data collective inquiry and digital learning sessions to inform exploration and development investment decisions.Created and led global learning network for the corporate Geoscience supervisor and manager community that significantly improved knowledge sharing and best practice development. Show less

Houston, Texas, United States

Led regional geologic study projects and coordinated data management processes to create a framework to identify and assess resource opportunities in offshore Congo and Angola.Acted as organizational change leader to increase collaboration and learning in the corporate geoscience community.Designed and led inaugural lessons learned program for global corporate drilling activities.

Progressed through technical and support roles with increasing levels of autonomy and accountability. Enhanced my ability to work with people from different and diverse cultures through assignments in London and Jakarta. Delivered high quality, innovative technical work products on time and within budget.

Doctor Of Philosophy / Master Of Philosophy / Master Of Science, Geology And Geophysics

Activities and Societies: • Research and dissertation on iron and sulfur migration in modern sediments • Awarded William E. Ford Prize.

B.A., Geology

Activities and Societies: • magna cum laude • Awarded Warren B. Stearns Prize in Geology • Cross country • Crew

Education record

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian Varsity Basketball, Cross Country and Track