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Canton, Ohio Area

Responsible for overseeing approximately 15 brokers who manage procurement of lease hold and operators who manage procurement in client's area of interest. ► Restructured terms of leases on approximately 1,750 nma, saving our clients $7 million.► Key partner in growing Halo from 5 core team members to 50 in less than 18 months.► Implemented systems and processes to streamline how we pursue negotiations and how we report negotiations to increase effectiveness, ensuring our clients save money.► Increased our leasing production by implementing new hire onboarding and a first 90 days program resulting in 80% retention with inexperienced new hires.► Communicate with clients to determine their needs, set strategies, and oversee the implementation to guarantee the job gets done.

Louisville, Oh

Reviewed title on due diligence acquisitions and divestitures. Pursued negotiations on leasing and curative. Managed a group of territory contractors. Key participant within critical drill site negotiations and title resolutions.► Increased contractor production 20% and reduced expenditures by implementing system- enhancing communication, increasing accountability, and streamlining review process.► Disputed $25M+ in acquisition title defects resulting in savings of $20M+ with the burden of curing the remaining acreage falling on the seller.► Reviewed proposed units in order to determine dormant mineral act (DMA) issues.

Ohio

► Prepared and executed time-sensitive runsheets and ownership reports by meeting critical drill schedule requirements.► Able to consistently meet stringent deadlines placed on title projects by working efficiently and strategically prioritizing work, gaining trust and priority assignments.

Uniontown, Oh

Sourced high volume mineral leasing in various counties in Utica including Carroll, Harrison, Guernsey, Tuscarawas, Jefferson, Belmont, Columbiana, Stark, and Portage. Prepared abstracts and ownership reports for title opinions.► Performed production checks and held-by-production (HBP) mapping to identify acquisition opportunities, leading to procurement of unitized parcels.► Obtained unitization amendments and contingency leases to ensure well readiness.► Saved more than $7.5M in bonus consideration based on competitor market pricing, by amending more than 250 unitization clauses covering more than 5K acres with $0 consideration paid.► Leased over 400 parcels covering more than 12K acres, contributing to proposed unit completion.