Yvonne McPhetridge
Address: Bakersfield, CA
Phone number: 661-***-****
Email address: ******@***.***
Adaptable energy professional looking to use operations and management skills within a new industry. I excel in improving daily operations, managing complex tasks, and a fast learner that works well under timelines.
EDUCATION
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield College
Coursework in General Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
02/1999 – present
Bakersfield, CA
Senior Landman / Project Manager
Maverick Petroleum, Inc.
Leadership & Project Oversight - Direct all land management functions for complex energy projects across California, Oregon, and Washington. Manage teams of field landmen, ensuring data accuracy, ethical conduct, and strict adherence to project timelines. Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, providing comprehensive progress reports and strategic counsel on land accessibility.
Negotiation & Asset Acquisition - Successfully negotiated over 500+ leases and surface agreements, consistently securing favorable terms for clients while maintaining positive community relations. Facilitated 3-D seismic permitting and surface waivers for multi-million dollar exploration and production programs. Title Analysis & Due Diligence - Performed review of Title Reports and Abstracts of Title, identifying and resolving "Patent to Present" ownership gaps. Direct the land side of Acquisition activities, verifying mineral ownership and net acreage for high-value asset transfers. TECHNICAL SKILLS
- SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office Suite [Excel, Word, Outlook]
- ANALYTICAL
Net Acreage Calculations
Legal Description Interpretation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CREDENTIALS
Notary Public, State of California (Current)
Member, American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Member, Bakersfield Association of Professional Landmen (BAPL) Member, Los Angeles Association of Professional Landmen (LAAPL) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Land & Asset Acquisition Agent with over 27 years in the energy sector, specializing in the practical side of land and asset acquisition. My experience ranges from negotiating leases and surface use agreements to reporting to clients on large scale projects. I strive to maintain long-term client relationships and to resolve ownership issues with a fair and practical perspective. CORE COMPETENCIES
Negotiation: Lease Acquisitions, Surface Use Agreements (SUA), Right-of-Way (ROW), & Waivers. Legal & Title: Abstract Review, Chain-of-Title Analysis, Title Curative, & Due Diligence. Leadership: Project Management and Field Landman Supervision. Stakeholder Relations: Landowner Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Operations: Asset Management & Project Milestone Reporting.