CYNTHIA GITE

832-***-**** **** Copper Sky Drive, Pearland, Texas 77584 acxlb3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Petroleum Engineer with years of business management experience with key emphasis in reservoir engineering, reserves analysis, acquisitions and divestitures, contract, vendor and program management. Looking to build a long-term and challenging career with opportunities for growth; where my expertise can improve operations and company growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced Petroleum Engineer with a degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas.

Proficient in reservoir engineering and pattern management practices including, but not limited to, material balance, PVT analysis, injection optimization, conformance improvement, flood pattern surveillance, and performance forecasting.

Expert in project management; able to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.

Able to establish processes to manage scope, risk and issues within and across multiple projects.

Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, sales and presentation skills.

Strong background in business contractual agreements, supply chain management, business development and finance in relation to construction vendor relations, oil and gas reserves and economics (RFQ, PO, AFEs).

Thorough understanding of internal control frameworks (SEC, SOX, CAPEX, OPEX, IT and Finance).

Experienced in A&D (data room), new ventures and business development.

Remarkable ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Knowledgeable of oil and gas contracts, leases (WI/NRI), JOAs, property law, and RRC regulations.

High proficiency with technical and economic software packages: Windows, Landmark (ARIES, DSS), PEEP, OFM, Prosper, Harmony, Spotfire, DrillingInfo, IHS and familiar with oil field Land terminology, construction and lease contracts.

EXPERIENCE

Reservoir Engineer - Corporate Reserves (Jun. 2014 to Nov. 2015), Kinder Morgan CO2

Project managed the company’s quarterly and year end SEC Oil, gas and CO2 reserves of assets in the Permian Basin.

Coordinated reserves reporting and audits with third party groups.

Conducted weekly meetings with asset teams to review reserves bookings and ensure all reserves meet SEC guidelines.

Performed acquisitions and divestitures engineering analysis (data room); projects ranging up to $700 Million.

Performed well performance analysis, decline curve analysis and cash flow analysis on current and future assets and capital projects in ARIES.

Led and mentored two assistant project managers to assist in daily operations and to oversee operations.

Developed new processes, collaborated with marketing, finance and engineering teams to streamline the reserves processes and improve KPI’s and accuracy to meet request deadlines.

Utilized industry standard techniques of reserves evaluation (decline curves, well test data, volumetric and material balance) in the determination of reserves.

Managed reserves requirements (identifying, documenting, and prioritizing) for quarterly releases to upper management.

Provided prospect risk/volume/financial modeling and evaluations, exploration well planning/execution products, economics and life-of-field development planning (CAPEX, OPEX, Pricing and Budgeting).

Prepared published risked and un-risked cash flows and semi-annual estimates of future reserves and revenue for SEC and internal reserves.

Project managed SOX, FAS and 10K filings.

Reservoir Engineer STX (Apr. 2013 to June 2014), Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Project managed and conducted reservoir engineering analysis, studies, and performance evaluations for tight gas reservoirs for Oxy’s South Texas Business Unit (BU) - the reservoir engineer for the Slick Ranch and McAllen-Pharr fields.

Prepared and evaluated drilling (horizontal & vertical), well completions, work-over and other AFEs (Authorization for Expenditures); budgeting $1 - $10 Million.

Provided prospect risk/volume evaluations, exploration well planning/execution products, and life-of-field development planning.

Identified bypassed pay and made economic and technical recommendations for capital recompletions.

Performed well performance analysis including, but not limited to, material balance, injection optimization, conformance improvement, pressure transient, rate transient analysis, hydraulic fracturing, DFIT analysis, performance forecasting, decline curve analysis and cash flow analysis on current and future assets and capital projects in PEEP.

Prepared published risked and un-risked cash flows and semi-annual estimates of future reserves and revenue for SEC and internal reserves.

Performed studies as requested by management to support internal initiatives.

Performed acquisitions and divestitures engineering analysis and provided data for investor presentations.

Reservoir Engineer Mid-Continent OBO (Mar. 2012 to Apr. 2013), Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Provided management with investment recommendations of emerging U.S. onshore opportunities for all Operated by Others (OBO) properties and AFEs received for the entire Mid-Continent BU (Piceance, Powder River, Green, Wind River and Uinta Basins): budgeting $1 - $30 Million.

Performed well performance analysis, decline curve analysis and cash flow analysis on current and future assets and capital projects in PEEP.

Performed ongoing surveillance of production, capital performance, expenses, revenue and other operating data in order to work directly with operators to correct issues, keep management apprised of current performance and maintain effective processes for optimizing asset performance.

Provided assistance to the land team regarding complex contracts and joint venture agreements.

Mid-Continent OBO total reserves increased; maintained 15 – 30 day deadlines.

Worked closely with numerous departments including Land, Drilling, Facilities, Legal, Finance, Joint Interest Billing, Production Accounting, in addition to other Oxy Business Units.

Tracked corporate measures of profitability and performance and prepared monthly reports; supported accounting and other functions with periodic reports and response to inquiries.

Prepared published risked and un-risked cash flows and semi-annual estimates of future reserves and revenue for SEC and internal reserves.

Reserves Coordinator (Aug. 2011 to Mar. 2012), Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Oversaw the Business Unit (BU) reserves estimation and documentation process for Oxy’s Mid-Continent BU.

Ensured reserves booking processes were properly followed, in line with recognized industry practice and according to corporate guidelines.

Liaised with Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OPC) Reserves Team for consistency of process, mechanics, implementation and documentation of reserves.

BU’s focal point for content, logistics and discussions relating to annual reserves and resource estimates.

Coordinated reserves reviews with the planning team, defined processes and methods, guidelines and deadlines from the OPC Reserves Team.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Institute, Houston, TX

Project Management Professional (PMP), 35 Hours Completed

University of Dallas Graduate School, Irving, TX

MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

BS, Petroleum Engineering

SIGMA IOTA EPSILON (honorary management fraternity)

Toast masters International

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