Drove revenue growth and expanded sales opportunities for a client by implementing effective business operations strategies, including streamlined accounting processes, optimized website SEO, and seamless inventory tracking, leading to increased online visibility and attracting new customers. Successfully launched an online store, tapping into a new sales market and leveraging SEO techniques to drive organic traffic, resulting in higher sales and revenue generation for the client.Expertly provides Geologic Hazards reports to Colorado-based oil and gas operators, ensuring compliance with newly added COGCC requirements. Conduct a thorough analysis of geological hazards within a one-mile radius of drilling locations, assessing factors such as landslides, flood zones, and soil issues to identify potential hazards. Deliver high-quality reports for multiple companies, leveraging the COGCC website and comprehensive data analysis to provide accurate and detailed information on geological hazards, enabling small oil and gas operators without in-house expertise to meet regulatory requirements and mitigate risks effectively.

Lead geology field courses, including Geology of Red Rocks and Vicinity, Garden of the Gods and Front Range Geology, Field Geology, Geology of the Colorado Plateau, and Geologic Hazards of the Front Range.Mentor undergraduate students and provide guidance in required undergraduate research projects.

More than doubled the company's private land holdings by negotiating private mineral lease agreements and surface use agreements, resulting in a significant increase in future gas exploration opportunities. Achieved remarkable growth in acreage position, expanding acreage by over 35% in under two years. Successfully navigated complex negotiations with private ranches and coordinated a group of 8 stakeholders to secure surface rights, while effectively managing mineral rights owned by three different families.Provided influential guidance to the Arizona State Land Department, driving regulatory updates and rulemaking for oil and gas production on State Trust lands. Instrumental in revamping outdated requirements, which had not been revised since 2007, to align with the evolving needs of resource exploration. Facilitated DME's position as one of the pioneering companies to produce gas from state land, collaborating with the state to ensure rules were adjusted for mutual benefit despite the absence of monitoring infrastructure.Pioneered a robust and scalable ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policy that served as the foundation for compelling marketing materials, including an interview on Dennis Quaid's Viewpoint series. Additionally, delivered a compelling conference presentation that prompted leadership to adopt an ESG program, while developing state-specific policies tailored to the natural gas industry for each state of operation.

In conjunction with the Executive Director, I strive to bring the Denver Earth Resources Library up to date and retain relevancy in a rapidly changing industry.

Spearheaded a comprehensive evaluation and strategic plan, rescuing a financially stressed organization amid a challenging oil and gas industry downturn, and orchestrating a successful acquisition that positioned Sproule as a dominant force in the industry.Orchestrated and guided every facet of the acquisition process, leveraging exceptional negotiation skills with internal teams and MHA partners, resulting in flawless operational transitions and maximizing partners' financial gains. Spearheaded the seamless integration of three US offices with newly acquired Canadian entities, driving operational excellence and igniting a new era of unprecedented growth and profitability for Sproule.Utilized comprehensive economic evaluations, leveraging lease operating statements, production records, and oil and gas pricing forecasts to drive informed decision-making. Employed cutting-edge methodologies and state-of-the-art tools to conduct meticulous geologic research, analysis, and modeling. Applied advanced techniques including core and log analyses, basin mapping, cross-section analysis, and structure mapping within a comprehensive sequence stratigraphic framework and IHS Petra to provide invaluable insights for strategic decision-making in conventional and unconventional exploration and development projects.Jointly led the development and implementation of a comprehensive business development strategy, including the creation of compelling marketing materials and impactful client presentations. Actively participated in industry associations, networking events, and industry boards to expand professional networks and foster strategic partnerships. Successfully expanded the client base and significantly increased revenue through effective execution of the strategy and leveraging industry connections.

•Geologic research, core, and log analyses, and basin mapping for conventional and unconventional exploration and development projects.•Geologic modeling to include cross-section analysis, isopachs, and structure maps utilizing a sequence stratigraphic framework.•Economic evaluations utilizing lease operating statements, recorded production, and reported oil and gas pricing forecasts.•Review and edit reserve and resource reports for geology and engineer staff.•Oversee daily activities for the Denver office and expanded the administrative role to include: invoicing, marketing and technical project support in addition to payroll, bookkeeping, human resources, tax reporting, and IT management.•Conduct frequent review of expenditures vs. business goals and prepare cost-benefit analyses for executives and partners to inform decision making.

•Oversee daily activities for both offices and expanded the administrative role to include: invoicing, marketing and technical project support in addition to payroll, bookkeeping, human resources, tax reporting, and IT management.•Conduct frequent review of expenditures vs. business goals and prepare cost-benefit analyses for executives and partners to inform decision making.•On my initiative, I researched internet, telephone, and IT costs and switched providers saving the company more than $20,000 annually.•Developed Strategic Business Plan for MHA which the Partners utilized as the foundation for a strategy session, leading to a renewed marketing strategy and growth plan for the company.Technical Project Support includes: •Review and edit reserve and resource reports for geology and engineer staff.•Geologic research, core, and log analyses, and basin mapping for conventional and unconventional exploration and development projects.•Geologic modeling to include cross-section analysis, isopachs, and structure maps utilizing a sequence stratigraphic framework.•Economic evaluations utilizing lease operating statements, recorded production, and reported oil and gas pricing forecasts.

•Constructed financial statements and perform balance sheet reconciliation, as well as profit and loss (P&L) statement analysis. Met with Board of Directors monthly to communicate library needs and increase funding.•Collaborated with Executive Director on developing current resources into electronic and searchable formats in an extensive database.•Organized QuickBooks database, discovered over $30,000 in previously uncollected past due accounts, successfully engaged the Executive Director in a collections campaign which recovered > $13,000 for the Library.

•Assisted with researching, writing, and editing the annual Where to Invest in Mining 2015 Report.•Assessed 200 previous projects to pinpoint GPS coordinates and connect them to the mines that were utilized in Mexico, Chile, Malaysia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other worldwide locations.•Evaluated and summarized prior ten years consulting projects for searchable database to interface with company website to enable easier navigation for internal associates and customers.•Developed mining sector marketing tools to increase new customer acquisition.

•Investigated content for platinum using XRD, XRF, micro-chemical tests, and other nondestructive methods, for various mineral samples for a private mining investor. •Compiled chemical breakdown and mineral composition in lab report which included photos of all samples. •Prepared final conclusion report and recommendation against mining in that location, based on the lack of platinum in the area.

•Participated in the startup of the company and managed daily retail and office operations to include: setting and maintaining budgets including inventory, marketing, website construction and updates, human resources functions--employee training, scheduling, and supervision. •Oversaw accounts payable and receivable; prepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports. •Conducted research and vetted all products carried in the store to ensure they met criteria to be utilized in LEED certified projects.