John Sanford, CPL
346-***-**** ********@*****.*** Spring, TX 77379
Career History
Sesco Environmental, LLC
Accountant
**** – Present
Utilize Wastelinq to reconcile orders with proposals and documentation of work performed such as manifests, bills of lading, or work orders.
Confirm reconciled orders with purchase orders before invoicing clients to ensure accuracy.
Review bills for accuracy and match them to orders, ensuring proper charges and maintaining company margins.
Crassus Land and Property Services, LLC
Senior Landman
2003 – 2023
Conducted complex title research confirming surface and mineral ownership, availability of lands for leasing, and addressing clouds to title.
Produced robust abstracts and runsheets to confirm title and protect company interests prior to drilling operations.
Ensured data integrity by comparing database with actual legal instruments.
Negotiated mineral rights contracts with commercial, tribal lands, and private mineral owners.
Procured various surface agreements such as rights-of-way on behalf of the company.
Provided guidance and training to fellow co-workers to enhance service quality and integrity.
Global Marine Drilling Company
Environmental Affairs Coordinator
1998 – 2002
Researched relevant regulations for areas of operation and ensured compliance through policy changes.
Worked with government entities to obtain necessary permits at local, state, and federal levels.
Conducted environmental and safety audits and investigated environmental incidents.
Conducted Phase 1 Site Assessments (ESA).
Advanced Environmental Technical Services
Environmental Technician
1996 – 1998
Collected, stored, and disposed of hazardous waste generated at the Celanese chemical plant.
Part of the on-call Emergency Response Team.
369th Chemical Company
NBC Specialist (54B)
1987 – 1991
Maintained combat readiness for decontamination in case of NBC attack.
Supported XVIII Airborne Corps during Desert Storm.
Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Technical Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Minor in Electrical Engineering, UTEP, May 1994.
Certificate in Division Order Analyst, Midland College, Mar 2016.
Advanced Technical Certificate in Professional Accounting, Lone Star College, Dec 2018. GPA: 3.85, Met educational requirements to sit for CPA exam.
Currently enrolled part-time in Data Analytics, Lone Star College.
United States Army Chemical School, Ft McClellan, AL, Distinguished Honor Graduate.
Certified Professional Landman.
Texas Real Estate Broker’s License.
40 Hour HAZWOPER certified (with current refresher).
Proficient in LexisNexis, Quorum Land Suite (QLS), TOBIN Land Suite (LeaseData), Documentum, Filemaker Pro, PI/Dwights, Drillinginfo, SharePoint, Citrix, Metes and Bounds, Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS (desktop), WLQ.