Data Scientist Business Intelligence

BRAGGSTON T. MORRIS

Aurora, CO 940-***-**** *********@*******.*** Linkedin.com/in/braggston-morris Master of Science in Economics

I hold a master’s degree in economics with a strong data analytics and modeling foundation. I aim to leverage my expertise to pursue a career in data modeling, analytics, and data science. I have enjoyed my career in land work and now desire to return to my first career in analytics, as evidenced by my work at JPI and BRE. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

● Directed Large-Scale Acquisitions: Led a due diligence team for a $218 million acquisition, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and identifying cost-saving opportunities totaling $2.1 million.

● Optimized Budget Management: Delivered all land schedules for a $113 million, 11,000-acre divestiture, 73% under budget and ahead of deadlines.

● Mentored Future Leaders: Guided 14 entry-level landmen to align their expertise with organizational objectives, improving onboarding metrics by 10% and fostering professional growth within the team.

● Resolved Complex Title Issues: Resolved curative title issues on over 100 pad sites, maintaining a drilling schedule for 500 wells and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

● Drove Renewable Energy Initiatives: Identified and assessed 6,000+ acres for utility-scale solar development, negotiating 83 project site options and lease agreements with favorable terms. CORE COMPETENCIES

Ownership Reports; Stakeholder Engagement; Regulatory Compliance; Strategic Planning; Project Management; Relationship Building; Budget Management; Training & Teaching; Staff Supervision; Customer Relations; Title Research; Purchase & Sale Agreements; Lease Negotiations; Contract Negotiations; Written Communication; Talent Development; Executive Leadership; Due Diligence; Data Analytics; Joint Operating Agreements TECHNICAL ACUMEN

BOLO Land Systems; Arc Maps; Greenbriar Deed Plotter; SAS* and Shazam* (* = statistical regression packages) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Landman

Self-Employed, Aurora, CO, August 2020

● Researched ownership title research for multiple Utah sections, expediting 56 drilling permits and supporting operational deadlines critical to upstream projects.

● Confirmed mapping and HBP status for wells in 13 drilling units, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing potential delays in project approvals.

● Identified and assessed 6,000+ acres for potential utility-scale solar development, aligning renewable energy initiatives with long-term corporate sustainability goals.

● Negotiated 83 solar energy project site options and lease agreements, driving strategic partnerships and securing terms that improved projected ROI by X4%.

● Mentored and coached eight contract landmen in landowner relations and option negotiations, enhancing team productivity and improving team success rates by 11%.

● Researched ownership title for Pennsylvania solar projects (350-450 MW), verifying data accuracy and reducing delays by 50%.

● Verified mapping data for Pennsylvania utility-scale solar projects. Senior Staff Landman

Bonanza Creek Energy, Denver, CO, June 2014 - December 2019

● Directed land ownership aspects of a $113 million, 11,000-acre divestiture, delivering all land schedules ahead of due dates and 73% under budget.

● Secured oil and gas rights for over 250 upstream operations annually, driving strategic growth and operational continuity through effective negotiations with surface and mineral rights owners.

● Streamlined WI/NRI calculations for Joint Interest Billing Forms, reducing processing time by 300% and optimizing financial reporting for leadership decision-making.

● Resolved curative title issues on over 100 pad sites, maintaining a drilling schedule for 500 wells.

● Advised Land Managers and Business Unit Leads on projects, implementing strategies that increased operational efficiency by 200%.

● Mentored 14 entry-level landmen, aligning their expertise with company objectives and improving onboarding metrics by 10%, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Contract Landman

Dawson Energy, Fort Worth, TX, November 2011 - June 2014

● Led a due diligence team for a $218 million acquisition, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements.

● Collaborated with GIS analysts to map 253 leases across multiple counties.

● Conducted title research for 609 tracts, uncovering discrepancies that saved the company 2.1 million dollars. Contract Landman

Dale Property Services, Fort Worth, TX, December 2009 - November 2011

● Verified title and ownership for leases in the Barnett Shale gas play, increasing leasing output by 30%.

● Negotiated 100+ oil and gas leases, contributing to a 9% portfolio growth for clients.

● Created wellbore summaries and leasehold maps to optimize operational decision-making. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant

BRE Properties, San Diego, CA, August 2008 - August 2009

● Designed statistical regression models predicting five years of rent growth and apartment absorption for five (5) metro areas.

● Improved forecasting accuracy by 18%, aiding strategic decision-making for a $86.8M portfolio. Independent Consultant

#1 Wee Care Learning Center, Midland, TX, August 2008 - August 2009

● Introduced an electronic tuition payment system, reducing processing errors by 60%.

● Upgraded accounting software, trained six employees, and cut administrative time by 45%. Forecast Manager

JPI, Irving, TX, May 2007 - August 2008

● Developed multivariate models forecasting rent growth for 35 metro areas, boosting planning efficiency by 33%.

● Designed sub-market absorption models, saving 6 hours per analysis with automated tools. EDUCATION

Master of Science (M.S.) in Economics

University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics; Magna Cum Laude University of Texas at Permian Basin, Odessa, TX

ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Certified Professional Landman (CPL)

Renewable Energy Certificate Program

Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen (DAPL)

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