Project Manager Management

GregoryLeigh Lyons

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City: Blaine

State: WA

Zip: 98230

Country: USA

Phone: 360-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: 120

Willing to Relocate

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GREGORY LEIGH LYONS

Career Summary

Twenty-five years of broad based experience and increasing levels of responsibility leading to the application of current management concepts and demonstrated professional and leadership capability. International midstream and upstream oil and gas operational background coupled with corporate and program management assignments. A unique business schooling experience, and extensive budgeting, planning and cost control applications result in a strong foundation for the development, support, and implementation of corporate strategy, operational excellence and business execution.

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz, Bachelor of Arts, Earth Science, 1984

Harvard Business School, Advanced Management Program (AMP), 2004

Key Achievements

As Project Director, completed a $125 million pipeline compression expansion EPC project in Bolivia, meeting or exceeding timing, budget and safety expectations.

As Project Manager, evaluated and priced state-owned natural gas pipeline systems of Argentina, resulting in the acquisition of assets worth over $300 million.

Work Experience

Consultant, Sound Energy Advisors LLC, Blaine, WA, 2005 to Present

Provide business consulting, knowledge expertise in formation of start-up companies for venture capital investors, managing transition of these organizations through initial operations phase.

Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the clients organization.

Performed all seed project evaluations including reserve estimation, geological studies, and economics.

Manage all aspects of start-ups prior to handover to new management, including: implementation of core strategy, acquisition of new projects, seed funding, regulatory and legal requirements, hiring and mentoring of new management teams.

Chief Operating Officer, Gas TransBoliviano S.A., Santa Cruz, Bolivia, 2002-2005

Responsible and accountable for all operations for a Enron/Shell/Petrobras JV company, including: development and implementation of business plan, design and maintenance of world-class health/safety/environmental/social program, system maintenance, quality assurance, and the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.

Managed budget for the company to influence organization's financial profitability.

Maintained continuous alignment of long-term business plan with company strategic objectives, and made recommendations to modify programs to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.

Coached, mentored and lead personnel within a technical team environment.

Presented periodic Dashboard reports on the status of the implementation of short and long term plans and contractor issues to the Board of Directors.

Project Director, Gas Transboliviano S.A., Santa Cruz, Bolivia, 2000-2002

Defined and initiated projects for a $125 million pipeline expansion. Assigned Project Managers to manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program.

Executed and maintained project management processes and disciplines in the areas of: program schedule and quality management; HSES management; human resource management; cost management; procurement management; risk/issue management; change management.

Managed 10 to 15 technical resources at home office and up to 200 contract personnel. Mentored staff in methodology and encouraged best practice in project management and project planning.

Managed and performed the processes of the Statement of Work, and developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project profit and loss. Directed the coordination of all implementation tasks involving third party contractors, and managed the development and maintenance of implementation portions of project.

President, Can West Exploration Inc., Houston and Bogota, Colombia, 1998-2000

Established operations office in Bogota, Colombia. Developed and implemented the corporate strategy and business case. Responsible for evaluation, acquisition and development of exploration concessions. Responsible for the recruiting, management and career development of staff. Responsible for staff/account management and prioritization and forecasting.

Vice President New Business, Ocean Projects Inc., Houston, 1993-1998

Acquired new domestic and international business, adding over $15 million to the top line. Increased the companys growth by securing new clients, delivering new projects, and ensuring the timing, quality and safety of each service. Provided project turn-around expertise at the customer site with emphasis on retaining customer confidence. Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilized the value of our solutions and services.

Program Manager and interim VP Exploration and Production, Compania General de Combustibles S.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1992-1993

Turned around an under performing Argentine oil and gas exploration company by completely overhauling the organization. Developed a new corporate strategy and long-term business plan, re-engineered the staff, and high-graded the asset portfolio through acquisition and divestiture. Designed and implemented field development and drilling programs. Hired and mentored new management team prior to handover.

Managed a special JV project team that evaluated every asset of the Argentine state gas pipeline system resulting in partnerships acquisition of major assets worth over $300 million.

VP Business Development and Planning Director, Global Natural Resources Inc., Houston, 1986-1992

Responsible for new business development and special projects, including strategic acquisitions, mergers and divestitures. Monitored company's growth performance. Generated annual company revenue expense budget and the annual SEC reserve report resulting in upward revisions of 2.3 MMBOE. Responsible for investor relations, reporting to the Board of Directors. Established and managed Argentina operations.

Development Geologist, Global Natural Resources Inc., Houston, 1984-1986

Generated exploratory prospects, structured farm-out packages and performed well-site geology. Developed drilling prospects in the Hugoton Basin and Texas, resulting in several discoveries.

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