Richard Anthony De Almeida
****.**.*******@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/richdealmeida
OBJECTIVE
I will utilize my technical expertise, broad work experience, and leadership abilities to exceed expectations in all
that I do. Sound leadership, initiative and work ethic are what drive me to consistently succeed in all of my
objectives and goals.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-Troy, NY Date of Graduation May 2011
B.S. in Engineering Cumulative GPA 3.3/4.0
Minors in Entrepreneurship, Finance, & Psychology
Leadership Excellence Award
President’s Award for Overall Excellence
Volunteer Recognition Award
AGC Education & Research Foundation Award
Student Senate
Hargrave Military Academy-Chatham, VA Date of Graduation May 2006
Advanced Diploma Cumulative GPA 3.6/4.0
State of Virginia’s Best of the Class of 2006 for Outstanding Leadership
WORK EXPERIENCE
Schlumberger, Inc. 2011 – Present
Senior Field Engineer / Deepwater Project Coordinator
Client recognition letters and awards from BG Tanzania, Anadarko Kenya, Tullow Uganda, and BP Angola
Angola. Sep ’14 to Present
o Open Hole and Cased Hole wireline logging for high-profile clients
o Acting Field Service Manager upon short-term needs
o Project Coordination for upcoming deepwater rig operations
o Provide technical solutions to clients for all of their reservoir evaluation and work-over needs
o Deliver flawless execution in high-profile deepwater jobs
o Troubleshoot advanced electronics, electrical, and hydraulic systems in the industry’s most demanding,
high-pressure environments while on offshore rig time with extremely high day rates ($1 million+ per day)
o Up-sell new technologies to clients in achieving the best possible results in all of their exploration needs
Central and West Africa. Jan ’14 to Aug ‘14
o Lead Deepwater Engineer for the region’s highest profile clients
o Project management for long term exploration projects
o Maintenance management and planning for complex operations
East Africa Remotes. Aug ‘11 to Dec ‘13
o Manage operations, construction, and design of start-up bases in remote locations
o Coordinated logistics for millions of dollars worth of equipment
o Field management for contracts greater than $1 million per month
o Plan personnel and equipment needs based on contract requirements and upcoming activity
o Led to an 80% increase in revenue based on the sales of new field-test technologies to a high-profile client
Geomarket Radiation Safety Officer. Mar ‘12 to Dec ‘13
o Coordinate import/export permits within seven countries in East Africa
o Conduct internal facility audits and inspections
o Respond to emergency situations related to the use of radioactive sources
OneCircle, Inc., Beijing, China (Internship Abroad) Summer 2010
Product Development and Marketing Intern
• Assisted in the management and development of a smart phone application
• Developed a marketing plan for entering the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong
• Learned to work in a traditional Chinese work environment
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. (Co-op and Part-Time) 2009 – 2010
Engineer Intern
• Reviewed and coordinated shop drawings, RFI’s, and change orders
• Construction cost estimating
• Water sampling and data analysis for a combined sewage overflow in Bridgeport, CT
• On-site engineering and construction management for a $1.2 billion UV Water Treatment Facility
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) (Internship) Summer 2008
Project Management Intern
• Management of the design, abatement, and demolition phases of five public library construction projects
• Management of the construction phase of three college dormitory bathroom renovations
• Daily report and change order submittals using Primavera Contract Management Software
COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Microsoft Office Suite – Expert
• Adobe Acrobat Pro – Expert
• AutoCad – Advanced
• Microsoft Visio – Intermediate
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITIONS
• Who’s Who among students in American Universities
• Order of Omega
• RPI Student Senate
• Member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
o Brother of the Year Award
o Leader of the Year Award
o National Gold Level Member Award
o Vice President
Led the fraternity in earning the highest awards locally and on a national level
Managed seven essential committees
o Recruitment Chairman
Set all-time fraternity records in recruitment
Led to a 300% increase in fall recruits and 50% growth in chapter membership
o Community Service & Philanthropy Chairman
Raised a total of over $6,000 in charity and community efforts
Gained national recognition for an annual charity event
Fraternity was awarded the Community Service Award with over 2,500 hours
o House Manager
Day-to-day maintenance and repair coordination on a 32-bedroom chapter house
Planned and executed a 5-day renovation period
Coordinated bidding and contract agreements for professional housing improvements