Performance Coach - RLG International - Vancouver, BC
(2023-10)
Partnered with front-line employees and leadership to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement changes that delivered measurable value.
- Implemented and tracked inventory systems that reduced outdated and non-moving parts, freeing space for critical new inventory.
- Led KPI development for rebuilding a company equipment repair shop, enabling the client to consistently meet required equipment availability targets.
- Designed and implemented a daily "war room" to improve project visibility and accelerate timeline adherence.
- Contributed to leadership alignment initiatives; developed and delivered training programs that connected maintenance stability to corporate production goals.
Team Lead / Project Manager - The Reach Group - Houston, TX
(2012-03 - 2015-10)
Managed drilling performance consulting engagements, leading workshops and coaching teams to improve operational efficiency.
- Built and presented business cases that expanded client programs and increased consultant staffing.
- Transitioned a field-based coaching project into an office-based consulting model; continued as process improvement consultant analyzing drilling data and lessons learned.
- Exceeded key performance indicators six weeks ahead of schedule, completing an eight-week goal in just two weeks.
- Planned, developed, and facilitated multiple Drill Well On Paper (DWOP) workshops.
- Analyzed frac water supply and transportation challenges, developed solutions, and supported implementation still in use today.
Consultant / IT Operations Lead - Kaplan Technical Consulting - North Texas
(1998)
Provide end-to-end IT hardware, software, and network support for small businesses.
- Specified, procured, and installed hundreds of PCs, dozens of servers, and full infrastructure for multiple clients.
- Serve as outsourced CTO for multiple organizations, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliable operations.
- Protect client networks through antivirus management, UTM devices, and security policies.
- Design, implement, and maintain VOIP systems for multiple companies.
Petroleum Engineer - OGRE Partners - Dallas, TX
(2002 - 2003)
- Led technical sales and marketing for oil & gas economic reserves software.
- Drove introduction of a new location-independent economic model.
- Alpha/Beta tested new software and collaborated with developers to enhance product performance.
- Created marketing materials and delivered technical sales presentations.
Project Manager - The Reach Group - Houston, TX
(2002-02 - 2002-08)
- Managed drilling and completion performance engagements at Prudhoe Bay and Endicott.
- Identified and documented dozens of lessons learned for engineering implementation in Anchorage.
- Built strong rapport with drilling teams to uncover performance improvement opportunities.
VP – Petroleum Engineer - Thor Resources - Fort Worth, TX
Liaison for startup technology using unconventional methods to identify oil reserves.
- Drilling engineer/company representative for wellbore operations validating new technology; successfully completed wellbore to log.
Production Engineer - Chevron USA - Midland, TX
- Conducted daily production analysis to identify workover prospects and develop AFEs.
- Developed AFEs and procedures for remedial well work on EOR projects.
- Performed well log analysis for workovers and plugback opportunities.
Field Supervisor / Field Engineer - Gulf Oil (Chevron) - Sulphur, LA & Columbia, MS
Field engineering and supervisory responsibilities supporting drilling and production operations.
