A versatile and multi-faceted geologist with over 8 years of industry experience. Experienced with a variety of technical software including Techlog, Petrel, and GeoGraphix. A collaborative team leader who excels at consolidating and then presenting field data from acreage evaluations, borehole imaging, and petrophysical analyses in a concise and articulate manner. Increased profitability through accurate projections and maximizing of cost effectiveness for a variety of projects. Demonstrated leadership in every position focusing on analytic and data-driven solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Experience

Orthwein Energy, Consulting Geologist, Oklahoma City, OK

2015 – Present

Directed the evaluation of over 15,000 acreages and classified properties based on projected future production.

Facilitated the generation of Pennsylvanian sand prospects in NE Oklahoma.

Prospected in areas of high activity thereby increasing acreage to existing high-value properties.

Constructed GeoGraphix projects and maps for all properties from the ground up.

PostRock Energy Corp., Staff Geologist, Oklahoma City, OK

2014 – 2015

Explored and generated oil and gas prospects in central Oklahoma.

Planned and steered horizontal wells maximizing zone production and cost effectiveness.

Developed existing acreage emphasizing low cost and high reward wells.

Mapped and evaluated reservoir properties focusing on structure, stratigraphy, petrophysical and well-log parameters.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to generate and implement new projects.

Schlumberger, Borehole Geologist/Petrophysicist, Denver, CO

2011 – 2014

Independently delivered over 200 comprehensive borehole interpretations.

Provided high level analysis for wellbore reservoir characterization using borehole images.

Consulted with major oil and gas clients to insure that communicated data was both accurate and concise.

Utilized Techlog for core data integration, borehole images and petrophysical data for the analysis of borehole conditions.

Created borehole image interpretation guide for Techlog software which was subsequently adopted for worldwide use.

Schlumberger, Well Placement Geologist, Denver, CO

2010 – 2011

Geosteered horizontal wells in a majority of US shale plays with a variety of target intervals and downhole equipment.

Analyzed and modeled petrophysical parameters to make real-time geosteering decisions and interpretations.

Directed feasibility studies identifying technology applications through wireline modeling and LWD offset data.

Schlumberger, Wireline Field Engineer, Denver, CO

2006 – 2009

Performed field interpretation with resistivity, nuclear, sonic, NMR, and micro-resistivity/BHI data.

Provided advanced geological and petrophysical field interpretations for clients.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Geology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Extensive Schlumberger training in Wireline and with LWD Interpretation.