BRIAN DEWULF

Houston, TX ***** 281-***-**** ad0a99@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/brian-dewulf-46a7a31b

Growth-focused professional with 25 years’ working experience in Oil & Gas (Upstream) industry while managing overall business development operations and generating substantial revenue through sourcing and closing new business prospects.

Profile

Well-versed in satisfying defined sales targets, cultivating enduring business relationships with suppliers and customers, maintaining premium service level with new and existing accounts, and providing excellent client services. Excel at maintaining broad knowledge of products, competitors, and general markets to ensure business superiority. Proven track record of developing multiple teams, negotiating contracts, managing risks and high-profile projects, identifying business expansion opportunities, and formulating strategies to achieve organizational objectives. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills along with technical expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Areas of Expertise

Operations Management Business Development & Growth Customer Service & Support

Account & Sales Operations Strategic Planning & Execution Revenue Expansion & Optimization

Team Building & Leadership Market & Competitor Research Key Relationship Management

Professional Background

Self-Employed 2020 to Present

Property Management

Oversee property operations, including tenant relations, rent collection, and maintenance coordination to ensure optimal property performance.

Maintained and enhanced property value through conducting regular property inspections, handling lease agreements, collaborating with vendors, and adhering to industry regulations.

Ulterra Drilling Technologies – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) 2017 to 2019

Area Manager (2017 to 2019)

Achieved record-breaking monthly sales figures within the Kingdom by directing a high-performing team, securing ISO certification, and boosting operational excellence to elevate market presence.

Played a pivotal role in obtaining approval from Aramco for pioneering work in KSA and leading strategic internal and external meetings at executive levels to drive business success.

Formulated and executed annual budgets as well as prepared annual business plan to improve overall business performance.

Resolved long-standing challenges across various domains, including recruitment, technical work, sales effort, human resources, financials, contract negotiation, and marketing.

Account Manager (2017)

Reduced drilling expenditures for customers and expanded market shares by introducing strategic cost-saving alternatives to drive competitive options in a proficient manner.

Identified and targeted new business development opportunities while addressing diversified needs of clients and providing exceptional service to accomplish maximum satisfaction.

NOV Downhole – Cabinda. Angola 2012 to 2015

District Manager

Spearheaded the management of overall sales operations for an offshore Operator while crafting technical proposals and planning drill schedules for future well projects to achieve strategic objectives.

Actively collaborated with Engineering teams in Houston and Stonehouse, England to enhance design capabilities and cutter technology advancements.

Successfully sold and oversaw execution of NOV's inaugural hole opener runs across the country in several years while administering performance drilling optimization to increase efficiency.

Additional Experience

Account Manager

NOV Downhole – Deepwater

Area Sales Manager

NOV Downhole. PCE – Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador

Area Manager VTT

ReedHycalog / NOV Downhole – Venezuela, Trinidad, and Tobago

Country Manager

ReedHycalog (Grant Prideco) – Qatar, Doha

District Manager

ReedHycalog (Grant Prideco) – Venezuela

District Manager

Schlumberger Oilfield Services (D&M) – Eastern Canada

District Sales Engineer

Hycalog (Camco) – Colombia

Sales and Service Engineer

Hycalog (Camco) – South and Eastern Texas

Note: All of the above are same company, name changes are due to buyouts / mergers of the divisions.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science (Major: Petroleum Engineering)

Texas A & M University

Language Proficiencies

English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)

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