J. Marcus Davis
Lubbock, Texas 79424
************@*****.***
September 17, 2013
To Whom It May Concern,
I am interested in applying for a Landman position with FPC . I heard about the position through your
company’s website. Due to my broad experience working as a Landman in the Marcellus Shale, I feel more than
ready and prepared for this position.
Due to my ability to provide an excellent product on time and under budget, I was promoted to Co-Crew Chief
of the Usufruct Prospect in Marion County, West Virginia. I am equally comfortable working independently or
as part of a team. As an Active member of the American Association for Petroleum Landman, I am continuing
my education to become a Certified Petroleum Landman. My goal is to eventuall y secure a job working as a
Land Professional in Texas.
Accepting challenges is the foundation of my life experiences and something I do with confidence. You will
find me a totally committed individual with pride in being direct and communicative. I believe I possess many
qualities that you are looking for in a potential candidate.
For more detailed information please refer to my enclosed resume. I would appreciate a personal interview at
your earliest convenience. I am eager to further discuss my qualifications and future with FPC.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best Regards,
Marcus Davis
J. Marcus Davis
4603 100th Street 806-***-****
Lubbock, Texas 79424 ************@*****.***
PROFILE
A highly motivated Landman, with a background in leasing, runsheet preparation, title research,
mineral ownership reports, curative, due diligence, HBP, deed plotting, sales, client acquisition and
development, risk management, strategic planning, is seeking a Landman position in Texas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Permian Land Company, Fort Worth, TX 2011-Present
Independent Petroleum Landman
• Specializing in developing and preparing complete and comprehensive title abstracts and
mineral ownership reports in a deadline driven work environment for XTO Energy Inc., with
specific experience in the following areas located in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale:
o Co-Crew Chief, Usufruct Prospect, Marion County, West Virginia
o Westmoreland Prospect, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
o Butler Prospect, Butler County, Pennsylvania
o Utica Prospect, Belmont County, Ohio
2008-2011
Southwest Financial Group, Lubbock, TX
Financial Services Representative
• Specialized in networking, sales, market research, obtaining referrals, maintaining client
relationships, and developing trust in a turbulent economy.
• Worked with businesses to implement financial strategies that mitigated risk, as well as attracted and
retained key employees.
• Worked with individual consumers specifically to implement strategies, mitigating risk through long
term care planning, estate and tax planning, retirement planning, disability planning, and life
insurance planning.
Plains Capital Bank, Lubbock, TX 2007-2008
Credit Analyst 2008
Bank Teller 2007
Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Fall 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Organizations and Certifications
2013 – Present
American Association of Professional Landmen
Active Member
2008–2010
Better Understanding of Down Syndrome
Treasurer 2008