​Wellsite Geologist                                                                                                                                                      04/2002 - Current
  • Supervised data collection, organization, and procedures for compliance with standards.
  • Experience with clastic and carbonate reservoirs.
  • Experienced in conventional, unconventional, directional, horizontal, high angle and complicated structural complexes (faulting, folding, anticline, repeats). 
  • Expert in geological software (PowerSuite, Wellsite Systems, GeoLog and several “in-house” programs).
  • Supported geologists, geophysicists, and engineers in field with diverse requirements.
  • Managed data imports, exports and conversions based on specific project needs.
  • Working within Excel, Microsoft office StarSteer, PowerSteer and SAS to track and model information.
  • Conducted quality control evaluations of field data to check integrity of information.
  • Prepared and delivered technical reports and polished presentations for senior leadership.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customer needs.
  • Field management experience and logistics of teams as small as 5 and teams as big as 60.
​Operations Manager                                                                                                                                                03/2011 - 06/2018 
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders, and contract records.
  • Achieved and surpassed production targets through effective staff management, task allocation, and materials coordination.
  • Aided senior leadership during the executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Designed performance metrics to provide traceability through the organization and advance tactical and strategic business goals.
  • Trained, mentored, and supported high-performing teams, providing regular performance reviews, feedback, and coaching in deficient areas.
  • Assessed upcoming projects to forecast projected resource requirements.
  • Managed daily operations, including supervising multiple team members across dozens of locations.
  • Assisted in refining procedures, defining best practices, and correcting reported audit issues.
  • Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
  • Implemented conflict-resolution tactics by cooperating with clients and staff to achieve team objectives.
  • Developed incident management strategy, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and timely resolution.
  • Conferred with subordinate managers each day to assess needs and optimize activities.
  • Led cross-functional communication initiatives to meet account order timelines.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
  • Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training, and inventory control.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained crew members on the application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
  • Analyzed strategic, core, and support processes and recommended improvements to streamline processes.
  • Reduced costly waste in manufacturing by identifying and eliminating overproduction.
  • Developed and led quality management systems, standards, and compliance, including SOPs, Six Sigma best practices, lean improvement programs, and enforcement of company and regulatory requirements.
  • Mitigated risk by ensuring regulatory compliance for representative licensing and contracting protocol.
  • Established, enforced, and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
  • Assisted executive leaders in decision-making processes by creating daily reports and suggesting areas for development.
  • Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements which led to 20% cost improvements.
  • Conducted performance reviews providing coaching and feedback to benefit both company and employee.
  • Contributed to the development and evaluation of service level agreements that complied with established operational parameters.
  • Spearheaded special projects and increased efficiency through effective emergency resolution.
  • Examined problem-solving concepts, including quantitative methods and techniques, and approaches to optimize organizational operations and facilitate decision-making.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service, and logistics to implement improvements.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for up to 60-member teams.
​Operations Supervisor                                                                                                                                             03/2010 - 03/2011
  • Trained, mentored, and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Extensive experience in oil sands conventional and coal coring practice, leadership, and logistics.
  • Aligned operational boundaries between processes and production demands.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Developed and oversaw strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Evaluated documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensured safety and emergency readiness among personnel by disseminating information on and monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
  • Conducted associate focus groups to gather personnel feedback, address concerns and establish rapport across team members and leadership.
  • Managed supply chain and monitored all logistics functions for the company.
  • Managed daily operations, including field and client relations.
  • Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
  • Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
  • Maintained workplace safety by involving employees to maximize engagement and team morale.
​EDUCATION
Memorial University of Newfoundland - St. John's NFLD                                                                                                                                                       Graduated 10/2000
Bachelor of Science: Geology
  • Minor in Business
  • Concentration in Western Philosophy
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Completed conventional PD wellsite courses: 
    • Permeability and Porosity
    • Wireline Logs
    • Carbonate Sample Descriptions (both Hews and Bailey) 
    • Unconventional Reservoirs
    • CANSTRAT
    • Crain’s Integrated Petrophysical Courses.
  • Diploma in Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 and 2)
  • Diploma in Oilfield Reclamation
  • Diploma in Business and Legal Studies
  • Diploma in Project Management (modules included: Feasibility, Quality / Risk / Procurement and Closeout, Scheduling and Budgeting, Leadership and SDLC
  • Certificate in Systems Engineering
  • Certificate in Lean / DFSS
  • ​Certificate in Business Management