Cheri West
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Houston, TX 77019 https://www.linkedin.com/in/setxcheri SUMMARY
Senior level chemical engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry working with reservoir characterization, modeling, completions and optimization. Recognized as a strategic and innovative leader with a demonstrated record of achievement in delivering against aggressive goals. Armed with a diverse skill set and ability to quickly shift to new and different projects and work environments. Strong relationship builder, innovative problem solver with determination to find results.
Account Management
Business Development
Supply Chain
Client Relations
Operations
Strategic Planning
Project Leadership Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Schlumberger, US Land 2006-2015
The world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Well Service Sales Account Manager, 2012 – 2015
Account manager and consultant for multiple US Land Central Division E&P clients based in Houston, TX and Oklahoma City, OK. Managed multiple projects, engineering design and evaluation services for client to develop strategies to bring assets to full potential and improve logistics of well performance in Permian, Eagle Ford, Mid-Con, Haynesville, and Marcellus. Improved and repaired relationships with managed and non-served client accounts.
Client base increased 15% by identifying new accounts in the Mid-Con pressure pumping, drilling, and completions operations.
Increased completion efficiency by 30% by improving scheduling and redundancies.
Successfully identified client needs and implemented additional product lines for 3 year contract (Software, chemicals, and new technology).
Identified true scope of work, submit proposal/bid, negotiate contract, and ensure excellence in execution for $96M project in the Mississippi Lime and Woodford shale Service, Asset, and Materials Manager, 2009-2012
Managed logistic operations, personnel, equipment, and materials for 13 crews operating throughout Central, Mid-Con and Eastern US Land. Assumed full P&L responsibility for the implementation of effective cost saving measures, quality assurance with lab testing and scheduling for project start-ups and standard maintenance of heavy equipment.
Pioneered the central division logistics department and contributed to further enhance service delivery that resulted in cost savings of $20M annually.
Implemented audit procedures for invoices that resulted in an 80% reduction of service charge-backs.
Worked collaboratively with sales engineers to maximize utilization of field service crews with their respective clients’ work scope which resulted in an average turnover of $15M
Field Engineer, 2006-2009
As General Field Engineer, worked both hands on and technically with field service crews on remote sites. Role varied from analyzing complex data about various reservoirs, lab testing, and making real-time decisions to ensure optimum placement of fracture in formation to working directly with machinery to ensure working at maximum efficiency. Coached and mentored field staff and Junior Field Engineers to resolve issues in maintenance, inventory, chemical testing, and staff as they arise.
Promoted to crew supervisor after 7 months of employment.
Coordinated logistics and provided strategic direction to a 40-person team comprised of engineers, field specialist, and equipment operators. EDUCATION / TRAINING
Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
Professional Development courses or certifications: Unconventional Reservoir Completions
Oil Field Operations
Management Essentials
Sales Bidding and Negotiations
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION
Professional affiliations:
Society of Petroleum Engineers
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Salvation Army, Volunteer
Computer/technical skills:
Windows, Macintosh, Microsoft Office Suite
Petrel, Mangrove, Planar 3D
SAP