Jarred Garza Email & Phone Number

• Manage and prepare budgets for quote requests, revisions, or other protocols related to the project scope • Participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings to ensure all aspects of the budget are accounted for and have met the client’s expectations • Finalize budget to actual reconciliations to confirm budgets have enough coverage for the entire duration of the study • Consults with clients to keep them informed of the status of their proposal, taking into account their financial and operational criteria • Provide updates in Salesforce for project status and overall visibility

Houston, Texas, United States

• Responsible for managing the financial and operational performance of the geochemistry department and accomplished over 4 million (USD) in revenue annually• Created KPIs and dashboards to collect metrics, analyze productivity and set performance targets to meet production, revenue, and cost goals• Worked in collaboration with the accounting department to meet month-end close requirements• Increased profitability for the geochemistry department by conducting a cost analysis for all services and identifying cost savings opportunities• Developed strong relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders to collaborate on enhancements to operational and accounting processes• Represented the North America region for international tender support

Houston, Texas, United States

• Managed the lab staff, including work assignments, performance review, time and attendance, training, and mentoring• Developed an equipment management system to track, schedule, and manage lab equipment through preventative and routine maintenance, service contracts, repairs, and calibrations• Prepared and processed orders for supplies, equipment, services while maintaining relationships with vendors• Researched, recruited, onboarded, and trained new hires according to the needs of the department and company budget• Held weekly project meetings with the the technical staff, lab staff, and leadership team to review and discuss the financial performance of the group while also providing updates on current and future projects

Houston, Texas, United States

• Supervised the total organic carbon lab and was responsible for data acquisition, specification, and data delivery• Generated up to 25 thousand (USD) monthly in the organics lab• Monitored and ensured compliance with operating standards and processes that supported customer and regulatory requirements• Assisted with R&D efforts to identify and pursue automation capabilities in the lab• Consulted with senior geologists to review data and provide client support

Austin, Texas, United States

• Performed core analysis for the Mudrock Systems Research and Reservoir Characterization Research laboratories • Generated data using handheld X-Ray Fluorescence analyzers in order to understand the elemental composition of materials, further classifying the chemostratigraphic characterization of rock facies• Drilled and collected samples from cores and cuttings for the purpose of interpreting the elemental makeup, mineralogic characterization, and total organic carbon content

Austin, Texas Area

• Partnered with a small 5-person multidisciplinary team to successfully operate a mobile start-up geochemistry service company• Prepared and processed samples for analytical services and delivered results to clients• Teamed with technical advisors to increase the efficiency of existing organizational processes and procedures to enhance and sustain the company’s internal capacity• Implemented marketing campaigns, monitored business analytics, and enhanced the company’s social media presence• Successfully transitioned the company to a private equity group for a 1.2 million (USD) valuation