MARK W. VANCE

Houston, TX

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SALES & OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Risk Mitigation / Drilling Industry / Training & Instruction

Experienced, driven professional with lengthy career in sales, instruction, risk mitigation, management in drilling, construction, and financial services. Exceptional understanding how to assess current conditions/risks, and effectively strategize meeting organizational goals. Recently focused on instructional roles in drilling and well control.

Areas of Expertise:

•Risk Mitigation / Management

•Project / Interface Management

•Client Relations & Support

•New Business Development

•Staff Training & Development

•Quality Assurance

•Cost Control Strategies

•Process Improvements

•Manufacturing & Drilling Expertise

•Well Control Insurance

•Communication Skills

•Key Account Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

P & C INSURANCE LICENSE, AAS SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS - HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2018)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLEARPATH ENGINEERING, Katy, Tx. Engineering Consultant – Compliance, manufacturing, marketing, customer relations, quality assurance, and logistics. (2020 to 2023)

PEPPERL AND FUCHS, KATY, TX. WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS – Helped facilitate transition of manual warehouse operating system to ASRS, Automated Storage and Retrieval System (2019)

IADC—International Association of Drilling Contractors, Trained and Certified as Well Control Provider Auditor while consulting on Well Control Risk Mitigation (2017)

MURCHISON DRILLING SCHOOLS, Houston, TX

IWCF and IADC Well Control Instructor (2013 to 2016)

Delivered multiple classes - over 1000 students. Aided standardizing International Well Control Forum instruction and curriculum. Identifying potential markets and managing key accounts.

Selected Contributions:

Delivered consistent passing rates of 90%+.

Designed and executed marketing programs enhancing brand awareness, e.g. website updates, customer internal communication standardizing, key account focus, and quality improvements.

WELL CONTROL SCHOOL- INTERTEK, Houston, TX

Well Control Instructor and Business Development Manager (2011 to 2013)

Planned and facilitated student well control classes, Maintained IADC & IWCF certification and instruction proactively ensuring compliance. Implemented marketing and onsite classes contributions.

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BASSDRILL, Houston, TX

Contract Consultant, Interface Manager – Papa Terra Project (2010 to 2011)

Worked on Papa Terra project, helping perform due diligence, contract analysis, and system reviews. Communicated regularly with stakeholders, client, and subcontractors.

Selected Contributions:

Established the Bassdrill Project Interface Management Plan.

Interfaced and documented all essential communications between client and subcontractors. Resolved contract issues between all parties while maintaining schedules.

SMITH BARNEY, Houston, TX

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor (2002 to 2009)

Helped clients with wealth management goals and established portfolios. Performed ongoing due diligence on investments to ascertain risk and assist client decision-making. Collaborate with corporations on financing requirements. Financial planning including estate planning, insurance, and trusts.

Selected Contributions:

Responsible for managing client portfolios of $100MM+.

Coordinated business succession and estate planning solutions.

Facilitated risk and tax reduction strategies.

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Additional Experience:

Dowell Industrial Services – Deer Park, Texas Worked as Engineer on customer assignments and projects in operations. Facilitated equipment, manpower, and chemicals for hydroblasting, bundle blasting, and chemical cleaning. Customers were refineries and petrochemical plants including Shell, Dow, Exxon, Union Carbide, Oxy, and others.

Drilling / Construction Superintendent at Keydril Gulf Oil - Responsibility included planning and executing drilling program, and directing personnel while based in West Africa, Japan, Hawaii, Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, North Sea, and Mediterranean Sea. Construction of two Jack-Up drilling rigs onsite in Tamano, Japan.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BS – Industrial Engineering, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

AAS - Supply Chain Logistics, Houston Community College

Property and Casualty Insurance License

IWCF and IADC Well Control Certification

Drilling Engineer - Gulf Oil Drilling Engineering School

Series 7 Securities License

Wealth Management Training

Estate and Financial Planning Specialist

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