Independent LandmanField and In-House, May 2005 to Present• Title Work: Lease checks, mineral and surface title research preparing run sheets, cursory title, building abstracts, calculating leasehold interests, curative, preparing various reports.• Due Diligence: Examination of leasehold interest for mergers/acquisitions, defect write-ups, preparation of well locations, lease analysis projects.• Acquisitions and Divestitures: Perform due diligence on… Show more Independent LandmanField and In-House, May 2005 to Present• Title Work: Lease checks, mineral and surface title research preparing run sheets, cursory title, building abstracts, calculating leasehold interests, curative, preparing various reports.• Due Diligence: Examination of leasehold interest for mergers/acquisitions, defect write-ups, preparation of well locations, lease analysis projects.• Acquisitions and Divestitures: Perform due diligence on acquired properties, have helped in the transition of new properties into client’s infrastructure, performed seller’s due diligence for minimal defect potential.• Due Diligence Mortgage Audit: reviewing recording schedules, mortgages recorded in multiple counties, releases, UCC's, first and second liens. Cross comparison of lien exhibits and oneline reserve report spreadsheets provided by client identifying matching wells. Calculate value of wells proved to be mortgaged while identifying any discrepancies.• BLM and BIA: working with both agencies transferring operating and record title rights. Show less

Manage and assist with projects in all facets of oil, gas, and surface in multiple states including Texas, New Mexico, Indiana, & Illinois.

Brokered with SunCoast Land Services, Inc. Acquisitions and divestiture of fee properties, pipelines, and related assets; Review and interpretation of land and right-of-way documents to determine rights and responsibilities; Land and right of way negotiation, including easements, leases, and property acquisition; Encroachment investigation and resolution; Due diligence activities and legal exhibit preparation; Interpretation of alignment sheets, plats, right of way maps, and engineering plans… Show more Brokered with SunCoast Land Services, Inc. Acquisitions and divestiture of fee properties, pipelines, and related assets; Review and interpretation of land and right-of-way documents to determine rights and responsibilities; Land and right of way negotiation, including easements, leases, and property acquisition; Encroachment investigation and resolution; Due diligence activities and legal exhibit preparation; Interpretation of alignment sheets, plats, right of way maps, and engineering plans and drawings; Relationship development with internal and external customers; Title research and review. Show less

Linn Energy became Riviera Resources. Consultant working with the new VP of Land and Landmen in all facets of land functions in various roles including records management, land management, and administration. A continuation of duties from Linn Energy. Projects concentrate on Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana properties. Focus has been on due diligence especially with the last of our assets within this past year.

Worked in various roles including records management, land management, and administration. Utilized Quorum creating, adjusting, and maintaining all agreements covering properties in California, Utah, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan. Assisted the Land team in all functions as well as focused on the integration of several major acquisitions completing due diligence and cleaning up title discrepancies; later shifting to divestitures. Projects concentrated on… Show more Worked in various roles including records management, land management, and administration. Utilized Quorum creating, adjusting, and maintaining all agreements covering properties in California, Utah, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan. Assisted the Land team in all functions as well as focused on the integration of several major acquisitions completing due diligence and cleaning up title discrepancies; later shifting to divestitures. Projects concentrated on federal leases, rights-of-way, communitization agreements, transferring operating rights, record title rights, and DSO's with the BLM specifically working with several field offices including Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, and Kansas. Administrative experience working with Enertia, Quorum and ADP. Show less

Primarily performed and managed the recording process with respect to mortgages, assignments and other oil and gas related documents and performed such other general land and title due diligence functions as requested by the firm including mortgage audit match projects.

Brokered with PFM Land, LLCIn-house Landman Consultant (July 2010 – March 2015) with Breitburn Energy (previously Quantum Resources Management who was acquired by Breitburn in November 2014). Supported VP of Land and Sr. Landmen in all facets of land duties and functions for assets located in Texas (Gladewater and Overton), Oklahoma (East Harmon and Norge), Arkansas (Dorcheat), Louisiana (Shongaloo), and Florida (Jacy-Lec) including but not limited to• acquisition due… Show more Brokered with PFM Land, LLCIn-house Landman Consultant (July 2010 – March 2015) with Breitburn Energy (previously Quantum Resources Management who was acquired by Breitburn in November 2014). Supported VP of Land and Sr. Landmen in all facets of land duties and functions for assets located in Texas (Gladewater and Overton), Oklahoma (East Harmon and Norge), Arkansas (Dorcheat), Louisiana (Shongaloo), and Florida (Jacy-Lec) including but not limited to• acquisition due diligence and land title examination for properties in Gladewater, Overton, Norge, Jay-Lec, Dorcheat and Shongaloo;• establish new paydecks for recompletion wells in Gladewater and Overton;• prepare documentation for unit declarations in Overton;• analysis of joint operating agreements, unit designations, leases, farmouts, purchase and sale agreements, and other contracts for preferential rights, mutual uniform interests, consents to assign and depth severances;• coordinate with field landmen curing title; and• assisted the DO Department as a Division Order Analyst utilizing Excalibur examining documentation for owner updates, changes, and transfers for all properties. Show less

Brokered with PFM, LLC (2006-2009, 2010-June 2010, Holland Acquisitions (2005-2006), and Jeter & Associates (2005) Independent Field Landman (May 2005 – June 2010; July 2013-December 2013) Competent, disciplined, self-motivated worker with focus on keeping costs to a minimum, accuracy of work, and time efficiency of projects. All facets of field Landman work including lease checks on potential areas of exploration; mineral and surface title research; preparing run sheets, cursory title and… Show more Brokered with PFM, LLC (2006-2009, 2010-June 2010, Holland Acquisitions (2005-2006), and Jeter & Associates (2005) Independent Field Landman (May 2005 – June 2010; July 2013-December 2013) Competent, disciplined, self-motivated worker with focus on keeping costs to a minimum, accuracy of work, and time efficiency of projects. All facets of field Landman work including lease checks on potential areas of exploration; mineral and surface title research; preparing run sheets, cursory title and building abstracts for title opinion; right-of-way research, leasing mineral owners, surface permitting; mapping understanding township/section/range and meets and bounds; knowledge and experience of/in courthouse archives, abstract plants, tax offices, and appraisal district office; managed various projects overseeing title runners and leasers; projects in Nacogdoches, Rusk, Tarrant, Dallas, Parker, Palo Pinto, Jack, Hill, Johnson, Hood, Bosque, Liberty, Harris, Chambers, Polk, Brazoria and Atascosa counties; and trained independent contractors on various software as well as running title and leasing. Show less

Spring I.S.D., Spring, Texas Teacher, August 2001 to May 2005 Wunsche Career and Technology Education Campus – instructed Enterprise Technologies to high school students. Topics included: Concepts of Telecommunications, Networking, E-Commerce, Computer Animation, Media Technology, Computer Maintenance, and Web Design, as well as advanced Microsoft Office preparing students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Also, sponsor of the Academy of Information Technology. Bammel… Show more Spring I.S.D., Spring, Texas Teacher, August 2001 to May 2005 Wunsche Career and Technology Education Campus – instructed Enterprise Technologies to high school students. Topics included: Concepts of Telecommunications, Networking, E-Commerce, Computer Animation, Media Technology, Computer Maintenance, and Web Design, as well as advanced Microsoft Office preparing students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Also, sponsor of the Academy of Information Technology. Bammel Middle School – taught high school credit course. Topics included: Keyboarding –learn alphabetic keyboard, numeric keyboard, and numeric keypad; Microsoft Office – utilizing MS Word to create business letters, reports, and newsletters, MS Excel to set up budgets and formulas, and MS PowerPoint to design presentations. Internet – using Netscape Navigator to maneuver efficiently on the World Wide Web. Incorporate TAAS objectives such as proofreading, capitalization, business/personal letters, and spacing into the curriculum. North Harris Montgomery Community College District Instructor, January 2002 to May 2002 Instructed Business Math course at night. Galena Park Middle School, Galena Park I.S.D. Teacher, October 1999 to August 2001 Taught high school credit course same as above at Bammel Middle School. Also, taught an after school program called Voyager: Pre Law, Justice for All. Show less

Located in Houston, Texas: Administrate all aspects of Human Resources Management with focus in the following areas: Office Manager – manage the main offices keeping supplies stocked and equipment running, maintain a professional atmosphere. Supervisor – Supervise the office operations, customer service and file clerk keeping files up-to-date and accurate, monitoring performance and progressively adding responsibilities maintaining a strong focus on customer service. Trainer – teach Microsoft… Show more Located in Houston, Texas: Administrate all aspects of Human Resources Management with focus in the following areas: Office Manager – manage the main offices keeping supplies stocked and equipment running, maintain a professional atmosphere. Supervisor – Supervise the office operations, customer service and file clerk keeping files up-to-date and accurate, monitoring performance and progressively adding responsibilities maintaining a strong focus on customer service. Trainer – teach Microsoft Office classes to employees starting at the beginning level and working towards the advanced level. Also, facilitate Leadership training seminars to exempt and non-exempt levels. Benefits Administrator – inform and guide employees of medical/dental, life insurance, 401K, STD, LTD, FMLA, COBRA, Worker’s Comp, etc. Policy and Procedure Interpreter – interpret policies and procedures to management and employees when disciplining or implementing new projects or ideas. Recruiter – write job advertisements, screen resumes, interview potential candidates, hire new staff, and oversee terminations. Payroll Administrator – utilize Winstar software system through ADP to capture employee punches, review/edit punches, create payroll report in Timebank, and send to Corporate for printing of checks. Report/Project Administrator – Create and maintain various spreadsheets to capture data including productivity, errors, labor costs, schedules, overtime, etc. Also, led development of monthly newsletter acting as both publisher and editor. Liaison – hold monthly TLA Sessions (Talk, Listen, and Action) with all employees to learn of concerns or issues and act as a liaison by bringing these to the attention of the Operations Manager. Incentives Administrator – worked constantly to improve employee morale and to add more employee benefits and incentives to our program. Show less

Reported to the Regional HR/Personnel Manager and provided support for five Personnel Representatives. In varying degrees have functioned in the following capacities. Trainer – provided organization and Manager with Microsoft Office skills and application knowledge. Project Management (HR and Recruitment oriented) – coordinated the External Staffing Process with various Senior Managers throughout the Southwestern Region. Conducted interviews and functioned as the liaison for the hiring of… Show more Reported to the Regional HR/Personnel Manager and provided support for five Personnel Representatives. In varying degrees have functioned in the following capacities. Trainer – provided organization and Manager with Microsoft Office skills and application knowledge. Project Management (HR and Recruitment oriented) – coordinated the External Staffing Process with various Senior Managers throughout the Southwestern Region. Conducted interviews and functioned as the liaison for the hiring of Managers and ‘closer’ for targeted candidates. Special Assignments Coordinator – led development of a newsletter for Southwestern Region Personnel, which has been received with award recognition. Have acted as both publisher and editor of this newsletter and ensure that it is circulated properly. Budget Analysis – projected the HR Model using Microsoft Money to allow Manager to view higher leverage activities and their costs. MAPS Coordinator – Have taken over the planning of weeklong Management Applied Personnel Skills classes for the entire Southwestern Region. Administrative Assistant – duties include detail budgeting, monthly scheduling, equipment inventory, software maintenance, proofing memorandums and letters, record keeping (i.e., vacation scheduling, etc.), and other duties as assigned. Show less