John M.
Leonard
Midland, Texas 79705
acd7rq@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
As a hard-working, driven, detail-oriented, and dedicated individual, I am
looking to become a valuable asset to the company and to make significant
contributions that will lead to company profitability and personal career
growth. I am eager to contribute where my skills are needed most, and to
learn any skills that I may be lacking.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Excellent communication skills
. Interface effectively with all levels of management, co-workers,
technical, and other concerned individuals.
. Fast learner; adapt quickly to new and fast-paced environments.
. Well-developed time management; establish and maintain goals and
objectives with emphasis on prioritizing activities.
. Troubleshoot and promptly resolve routine and complex problems
according to established standards and procedures.
. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Drilling Info.
. Experienced and reliable with money handling duties and
responsibilities.
. Willing to travel as required by the position.
. Texas State Notary
WORK
HISTORY
Matador Land Services, LLC. Midland, Texas 04/14-Present
Contract Landman
. Performed full ownership and leasehold ownership in Multiple Counties
Veritas 321 Energy Partners L.P. Midland, Texas 09/11-
4/2014
In-House Landman
. Negotiated with mineral/surface owners for acquisition of land
. Performed patent to present title research
. Negotiated pipeline easements and right of ways
. Helped create and implement new day to day title procedures
. Oversee field landmen in day to day operations
. Update company management on project status
. Interact with land owners and mineral owners to negotiate leases and
surface use agreements.
. Negotiated with State of Texas and State of New Mexico for lease
acquisitions
C.L. Ventures- Fort Worth, Texas
01/10- 09/11
Landman
. Performed Patent to Present Title Research on Areas of Interest
. Negotiated with Mineral Owners for Purchase of Minerals
. Purchased large and small mineral interests throughout the State of
Texas
. Created Prospect Areas for Mineral Acquisitions
R.D. Davis and Associates- Fort Worth, Texas
03/08-01/09
Landman
. Performed Patent to Present Title Research
. Negotiated Leases with mineral owners
. Performed Leasehold title and Drill site title
. Performed HBP Title
Craig S. Charbonnet Inc. - Marshall, Texas
06/07-12/07
Landman
. Performed Patent to Present Title Research
. Negotiated Leases with mineral owners
. Performed Leasehold title and Drill site title
. Performed HBP Title
Craig S. Charbonnet Inc. -Montague County, Texas
01/07- 06/07
Landman
. Performed Patent to Present Title Research
. Negotiated Leases with mineral owners
. Performed Leasehold title and Drill site title
. Performed HBP Title
Webb, Shannon, and Haas - Floydada, Texas
05/05- 08/05
Entry Level Landman
. Performed Title Research
. Learned how to negotiate leases with mineral owners
. Visited land owners and delivered checks when necessary
EXTRA
Member AAPL: # 87360
Member of Midland Young Professionals in Energy
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University: Lubbock, TX
2004-2008
REFERNCES
Grant Wright
Landman
Permian Basin Acquisition Fund
Midland, TX
Kent Christensen Clayton Winkler
Landman Geologist
BTA Oil Producers Legacy Reserves
Midland, TX Midland, TX