Mason Alexander
Houston, TX 77027
405-***-**** ~ *********@*****.***
? Oil and Gas HR Recruiting Professional ?
Qualifications
. Assertive and proactive Recruiting Professional with the ability to
effectively manage and source multiple projects
. Quick learner with in depth knowledge and understanding of Production,
Drilling, Reservoir, Operations, Facilities (Upstream, Midstream &
Downstream),and Geological Engineering disciplines including Field and
Service disciplines with 8 years of Oil and gas HR Recruiting/Training
experience
. Outstanding capability for consistently identifying top notch energy
professionals by means of databases, professional networks, candidate
referrals, and Industry events
. Strong work ethic with excellent interpersonal, writing, and strong
presentation skills
. Extremely comfortable working and producing quality work while meeting
deadlines
. HR Training, coaching, conflict resolution mediations.
. Knowledgeable in HR Labor Laws and policy
. Vast Knowledge in O&G hiring processes
Education
Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science, emphasis in Business,
College Station, Texas, 2001
Aramco Services Company (Saudi Aramco), Houston, TX
2013-2014
International Recruiter-North & South America- Midstream & Downstream
(Contract)
. Responsible for screening, interviewing, and recruitment efforts for
Pipelines, Distribution, Terminals engineering, and Marketing Supply
and Joint Venture (M&SJV) Business lines in Saudi Arabia
. Focus on relationship building and partnerships with Engineering
Leadership & HR Personnel
. Source and screen all Reliability, Integrity, I&C, Facility, Process,
Project, EHS, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering candidates prior
to Hiring Manager review in a fast paced environment
. Present Saudi Aramco benefits for all onsite hiring workshops.
. Promote the Saudi Aramco culture to candidates by attending local and
out of state Career Fairs including O&G Workshops such as SEG, SPE,
AIChe, SPWLA
. Knowledgeable expert on Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical
engineering O&G disciplines (Midstream/Downstream)
. Source and facilitate onsite 2-5 days hiring workshops with Saudi
Aramco Engineering Management
. Meet with respective Segment Managers to understand current and
upcoming hiring needs via weekly conference calls to Saudi Arabia
. Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on all candidates,
searches, hiring manager interaction and other recruiting activities
. Proficient at learning new ATS as well as Linked In and other O&G
recruiting websites
Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Sugar Land, TX
2012-2013
Experienced Professionals-Recruiter-North America & Gulf of Mexico
. Responsible for screening, interviewing managing the hiring needs for
D&M, Pathfinder, DPM, Wireline, Casing Drilling, and GSS segments for
Schlumberger-North America-NAM
. Focus on relationship building and partnerships with Engineering
Leadership & HR Personnel
. Source and screen all candidates prior to Hiring Manager review in a
fast paced environment
. Conduct face to face interviews for all potential Casing Drilling
Engineers and Drillers as well as all Sales Reps with Segment
Leadership
. Promote the Schlumberger culture to candidates including all benefits
of the working organization by attending local and out of state Career
Fairs including College Fairs.
. Knowledgeable expert on all positions from Field-Engineering for
Service the Industry
. Meet with respective Segment Managers to understand current and
upcoming hiring needs
. Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on all candidates,
searches, hiring manager interaction and other recruiting activities
. Utilize networking skills to develop recruiting sources by attending
job fairs, establishing contacts in the local market, maintaining
active membership in various professional organization
Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Oklahoma City, OK
2010-2012
HR Field Recruiter-Mid-Continent-OK, KS, TX, AR, LA
. Responsible for all hiring of field operations from Roustabout-Field
Engineer for the Mid-Continent region, Haynesville for Production
Operations and Midstream.
. Focus on relationship building and partnerships with Field Management
Personnel including SVP level
. Source and screen all candidates prior to Hiring Manager review in a
fast paced environment
. Interview training and HR training for Field Leadership
. Conduct face to face interviews for all potential Foreman-
Superintendent hires onsite
. Responsible for recruiting initiatives for 11 COI Production Field
Offices and 3 Midstream offices
. Sell the Chesapeake brand to candidates, including all benefits of
working for a Fortune 100 organization.
. Collaborate with leadership to develop hiring initiatives and
strategies for the most active Field Offices (Waynoka, Woodward)
. Knowledgeable expert on all positions in Production Operations and
Midstream
. Attend monthly meetings with the SVP of Production to discuss the
"State of the Field"
. Meet with respective client group's hiring managers to understand
current and upcoming needs
. Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on all candidates,
searches, hiring manager interaction and other recruiting activities
. Utilize networking skills to develop recruiting sources by attending
job fairs, establishing contacts in the local market, maintaining
active membership in various professional organizations
. Maintain and manage requisitions of 60-150 positions
. Assisted with all Military recruiting hiring workshops on base
nationwide.
. Implemented several hiring processes for Field Engineering Operations
that is currently being used to date
. Screened, hired, and trained 2 contract recruiters that reported to
me.
DENSON & ASSOCIATES, Houston, TX
2005-2009
Managing Partner (Petroleum Engineering Recruiting)
. Partner over Production & Operations, Drilling, an, EHS, and
Facilities Engineering Disciplines
. Responsible for sourcing and placement of petroleum engineers in the
Energy Sector
. Responsible for training, development, and supervision for new Search
Associates
. Maintain relationships with existing clients, HR, and hiring mangers
through weekly meetings
. Attend quarterly meetings with clients, Staff level-VP Nationwide to
discuss hiring needs as well as new industry/hiring trends in the
Energy Sector
. Thoroughly check all professional references of engineering candidates
prior to submittal to clients
. Coordinate salary recommendations and total compensation package with
HR Manager and VP of Production, Drilling, Facilities Engineering-
Upstream-Midstream
. Conduct pre-screen interviews for all engineering candidates
. Responsible for new business development for all potential clients
. Educate engineering candidates on the detailed job descriptions &
requirements, work environment, company benefits on each client
company
MCI Telecommunications, Dallas, TX 2004-2005
Territory Sales Representative
Ranked second most-successful salesman (March 2005) in the country in the
Small Business Market division and number one among colleagues in Texas
office
Establish and maintain dozens of new small business customers by
understanding specific needs and spending extra time foraging relationships
at Chamber of Commerce functions and industry events
Provide exceptional customer service by forming partnerships with business
development, marketing, and other company divisions in order to determine
most attractive offers for customers
Verizon purchased MCI and our group received a lucrative severance package
with benefits and commissions
The MHA Group - Staff Care, Inc, Irving, TX 2002-2004
Sr. Recruiting Consultant (Physician Recruiting)
Solely Responsible for recruitment of Radiologists and Anesthesiologists
for temporary/permanent placement with hospitals and imaging centers in
Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas
Consistently provided my clients with quality medical professionals by way
of cold calling and obtaining references from current medical providers in
order to meet and exceed client's staffing needs
Conduct initial screening/ interviews with all medical providers
Exceeded daily goal of 60+ cold calls to hospitals and imaging centers to
identify new physicians for contract job opportunities; specialized in
Anesthesia and Radiology
Managed a pipeline of 200+ Locum Tenens Physicians nationwide and logistics
coordination, credentialing, and licensing for providers prior to their
start date
Chosen to represent Staff Care at national conventions to increase industry
exposure, generate new business opportunities, and recruit new providers.
Computer
Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, proficient managing several software and
or databases (Irecruit, Taleo, RPM Kenexa)
Additional Training
Conflict Management, Excel Level 1, Exceptional Presentation Skills, Focus:
Achieving Your Highest Priorities, Introduction to Critical Thinking,
Surviving and Thriving in a Multigenerational World, Who moved my Cheese,
Embracing and Fostering Culture, Influence Skills, Perfecting Your
Professional Image, Targeted Selection, Labor Awareness Training, The Five
Dysfunctions of a Team - Part I, Strengths Essentials Workshop, HR
Competency Training, Negotiation Skills, Time Management, Leadership
Development, Building Productive Relationships using- DISC-Aramco, Cross
Cultural Communication-Saudi Aramco
Additional Activities
Chosen by my department to be the Chesapeake Political Action Committee
Leader/Speaker for Human Resources-2012
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English-Fluent, Spanish-conversational