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Customer Service Sales

Location:
Midland, TX, 79701
Salary:
Negotiable
Posted:
May 18, 2011

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Teresa Anthony

*** *********** ***** *-****: iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com

Franklin, TN 37064 Cell: 806-***-****

Professional * 20+ years experience in management positions

Qualifications * Experienced trainer, teacher, director

* Proficient with Microsoft Office

* High degree of initiative and attention to detail and accuracy

* Ability to quickly learn and apply technical material

* Flexible and easily adaptable to changing work environment

* Active Member, American Association of Professional Landmen

* Experience running mineral and surface title, checking tax rolls, map review,

determining heirships, curing title defects, contacting landowners for leases,

easements, affidavits, agreements, mortgage subordinations, and surface

damage settlements.

Experience 2/2011 to Present: Petroleum Landman, McCormick & Associates LLC, dba TCB 2005

LLC (Odessa, TX) and Chesapeake Energy (Oklahoma City, OK)

• Title research: completed abstracts of title from Howard and Borden counties, reviewed title instruments at courthouse to determine surface, mineral, and royalty

ownership, checked tax rolls for status of delinquent taxes, checked Railroad Commission’s website for HBP status, reviewed recent leases for expiration dates,

researched complex heirships for ownership determinations.

• Prepared ownership trees for surface, minerals, and royalty interests.

• Prepared ownership reports showing surface, mineral, and royalty ownership, current leasehold status, and liens.

• Completed special projects involving lease take-offs, HBP leases, and changes of ownership.

• Updated title assignment spreadsheet with status/changes to work in progress.

• Maintained database of heirship information.

Experience 2005--2011: Petroleum Landman, Schonwald Land, Inc. (Oklahoma City) and

Southwestern Energy (Houston, Texas); Field Office: Russellville, AR

• Managed teams of landmen working title curative requested by the title attorneys and mortgage subordinations.

• Reviewed title opinions to determine title curative affecting client’s leasehold. Made curative assignments to various landmen.

• Created and maintained Excel spreadsheet of curative assignments to individual landmen.

• Monitored progress of completion of mortgage subordinations and curative. Prepared status reports, as needed.

• Provided technical assistance and direction to landmen in curative procedures.

• Reviewed completed curative for accuracy.

• Transmitted completed curative to client.

• Served as direct point of contact with client to provide, research and/or obtain needed curative.

• Ran title to determine correct ownership.

• Determined complex heirships using appropriate descent and distribution laws.

• Researched title, tax rolls, and online resources to determine possession issues.

• Worked with banks to obtain mortgage subordinations or consent to oil and gas lease, assignment of income documents, various acknowledgment documents. Kept home office

informed of subordination status prior to drafts becoming due.

• Contacted lessors to obtain consent forms and applicatons for mortgage subordinations and explain process.

• Arranged for recording of original documents.

• Prepared oil and gas leases, ratifications, bank drafts, W-9’s, various affidavits: heirship,

identity, use and possession.

• Reviewed lease purchase reports for accuracy and missing title curative.

• Prepared lease purchase report packages for parent office, including title memo, plat, and any corroborating curative documents.

• Researched tax rolls to determine surface owners and prepared section ownership/acreage summaries for initial leasing phase of project.

• Prepared daily leasehold acreage reports on leasing efforts for further, more detailed title runs in initial leasing phase of project.

* Negotiated leases, as necessary.

Experience 2001-2004: Right-of-Way Agent, Commtech, Inc. and AT&T, Brookhaven, MS

• Directed a team of right-of-way (ROW) agents and other office support personnel in final, post-construction review (“close-out”) of right-of-way title, engineering

drawings, and public entity permits to perfect over 6,000 miles of coast-to-coast fiber optic cable construction on 14 telecommunications projects/routes. Managed

completion of records on multiple routes concurrently.

• Trained other right-of-way agents and clerical staff on closeout procedures.

• Completed due diligence review of property owner title records, tax maps, subdivision plats, construction drawings, and easements to ensure continuity of route.

• Reviewed files for litigation, summarized construction activities and prepared responses for client and legal counsel.

• Reviewed complex franchise agreements, multi-county blanket encroachment agreements, and public entity permits to determine applicability/placement on specific routes, as

well as restrictions, limitations, and annual fees required.

• Identified potential liability, damage, and trespass issues for client.

• Prepared research and production reports for upper management and right-of-way client, using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Conducted route planning for fiber optic telecommunications projects.

• Created route line list using Microsoft Excel.

• Performed abstracting research in multiple counties and states both in courthouses and online of property tax records, maps, plats, deeds, probate records, corporate

status filings, and GIS records.

• Completed run sheets, chains of title, and title summaries to create property owner files.

• Successfully negotiated and acquired right-of-way easements from individual and corporate property owners for fiber optic cable construction. Educated reluctant property

owners on public utilities’ rights of eminent domain and condemnation proceedings.

• Prepared easement documents and amendments using approved language. Researched recording requirements, sent documents for recording, and monitored for completion.

• Purchased additional line rights and negotiated temporary work space from property owners for construction on existing easements with limitations and/or restrictions.

• Communicated regularly with property owners to keep them informed of construction activities, maintain satisfaction with contractor restoration efforts, and promptly

resolve any concerns or complaints. Documented property owner contacts and placed in files.

• Worked on the ground with construction crews handling property owner complaints and concerns during construction of line.

• Facilitated damage complaints and resolution between property owners and construction contractors. Obtained damage release forms from property owners once complaints were

satisfied.

Experience 1999--2001: Outside Sales & Marketing Representative, ICON Benefit

Administrators, Lubbock, TX

1995--1997: Outside Sales & Marketing Representative, Insurance Marketing

Resources, Lubbock, TX (Now ICON Benefit Administrators)

• Traveled extensively in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico to develop and maintain relationships, make sales presentations, and provide service to insurance agents and brokers, businesses, city and county governments, school districts, universities, and hospitals.

• Conducted customized sales and renewal presentations for self-funded health benefit plans, payroll-deducted employee benefits, and cafeteria plans. Dealt directly with business owners, school superintendents, government officials, financial officers, boards, and other key decision-makers.

• Facilitated problem resolution for brokers and clients with claims, billing, and customer service departments.

• Retained 85% of accounts in spite of a company merger, loss of multiple carriers in the self-funded market, and rate increases of 20-60%. Used innovative plan designs to curb costs and maximize benefits.

1997--1999: Brokerage Manager, Insurance Marketing Resources, Lubbock, TX

• Managed five departments that marketed, sold, and provided customer service for individual and group life and health insurance products, employee benefits, and cafeteria

plans.

• Regularly reviewed marketing strategies, developed creative marketing plans and new product offerings to increase broker productivity and company profits.

• Met with senior management to assess profitability of territories and make suggestions for increasing revenue.

• Recruited new insurance agents and brokers to use full spectrum of product offerings and brokerage services.

• Made sales presentations on behalf of brokers to business owners and decision makers.

• Conducted employee meetings for large group enrollments.

• Conducted Internet research on products, legislative issues, and industry updates.

• Conducted employee evaluations.

• Recruited, interviewed, and trained new staff.

1995-1996: Management Consultant, MG Benefits, Inc., Lubbock, TX

• Provided management oversight to company that advocated for the disabled who were hospitalized (in the absence of out-of-town owners).

• Analyzed production and referrals. Identified missed potential revenue sources.

• Provided technical resource training and information to employees for governmental program eligibility.

• Screened patients for potential benefits/assistance.

1993 to 1995: Insurance Agent, New York Life, Lubbock, TX

• Called on key business contacts, schools, and municipalities in West Texas area. Assessed business needs and goals, made recommendations for benefit plans. Conducted

employee meetings and company enrollments to meet identified needs.

• Contacted individuals and made sales presentations on various insurance and securities products. Completed individual/family financial needs analyses, obtained personal

and financial histories, completed applications, downloaded data into computer and transmitted to home office for processing.

• Prepared and presented seminars for targeted audiences.

1987--1993: Supervisor (GS-12), Social Security Administration, Lubbock, TX

• Supervised multiple departments, prepared employee progress reviews and evaluations, and reviewed time and attendance records.

• Conducted weekly departmental meetings to keep employees informed of policy and technical changes, legislative updates, and management directives.

• Served as chief technical resource for Supplemental Security Income program.

• Conducted retirement seminars and public information programs for various civic organizations and social agencies on both Social Security and Supplemental Security

Income programs.

• Conducted regular employee training on technical material and new policies/procedures.

• Analyzed workflow and implemented changes to increase productivity and quality.

• Achieved 98% claims quality accuracy by developing a departmental quality review plan.

• Responded directly to Congressmen regarding sensitive inquiries and beneficiary complaints.

• Prepared production and administrative reports for local, area, and regional management.

• Reviewed and approved all benefit payments over $5,000.

1983--1987: Claims Representative, Social Security Administration, Lubbock, TX

• Interviewed individuals by phone and in person to complete applications for retirement, survivors, and disability benefits.

• Made eligibility determinations by reviewing applications and documents presented and applying technical policies from national and regional instructions.

• Served as Quality Reviewer for claims unit. Reviewed applications processed by other claims representatives for procedural and payment accuracy. Prepared summary reports

for management.

• Conducted technical training for other employees.

• Conducted retirement seminars, speeches, and other public information programs for various civic and social agencies.

• Served as Quality Circles leader.

• Served as Special Emphasis Coordinator.

Education Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with emphases in

Management and Marketing, 1983, Wayland Baptist University,

Plainview, Texas

• Graduated with honors

• Recognized as Most Outstanding Business Administration Student, 1981

• Member, Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, 1978-1981

• Accompanist and member, International Choir, 1978-1981

High School Diploma, 1978, Carlsbad Senior High School,

Carlsbad, New Mexico

• 4.0 Grade point average

• Graduated 7th out of class of 478

• Member, National Honor Society

• Accompanist and member, Troubadors Choir, 1976-1978

• Member, Who’s Who Among Outstanding High School Students in America

References Gene Madeley Steve Stark

Independent Petroleum Landman Independent Petroleum Landman

iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (Email) iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (Email)

936-***-**** (Home phone) 775-***-**** (Cell phone)

936-***-**** (Cell phone)

Additional personal references available upon request.

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R. Clay Anthony

238 Heathersett Drive

Franklin, TN 37064806-***-**** (Cell phone)

iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (email

Professional Qualifications

* 30 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas Industry

* Extensive title experience ranging from simple lease checks to generating detailed ownership reports involving complex heirships and plotting of surface and

mineral ownership tracts

* Proficient with Greenbrier Graphics DeedPlotter, SmartDraw (for title flowcharts), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and all

PC-based operating systems

* 20 years’ experience as consultant for all computer hardware/software/network-related issues of crew/team

* High degree of initiative in work ethic, attention to detail and accuracy, timeliness and an ability to juggle multiple priorities and deal with

time-sensitive issues in an effective manner

* Ability to manage projects, follow through on assignments and manage deadlines, working effectively both independently and as part of a team

* Active Membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen

Experience Feb 2011 - Present: McCormick & Associates, LLC, dba TCB 2005 LLC

Chesapeake Exploration (Oklahoma City, OK)

Title Researcher / Analyst

* Created master title spreadsheet for management of all title assignments in the field.

* Completed abstracts of title for various sections in Howard and Borden counties; reviewed instruments and probates at courthouses to determine surface, mineral, and

royalty ownership; researched related judgments at District Court; checked tax rolls for status of delinquent taxes; researched Texas Railroad Commission online

to assist in determining HBP status; reviewed recent leases for expiration dates; performed Grantor/Grantee searches on current owners to fill gaps in

Abstractor’s run sheet; researched and vested complex heirships.

* Created ownership trees with SmartDraw software, graphically illustrating the chain of title from Patent to present for surface, mineral, and non-participating

royalty interests.

* Prepared Ownership Reports with Excel, showing surface, mineral and royalty ownership; leasehold status; all encumbrances, including unreleased Deeds of Trust and

other liens within the past 35 years, as well as Ad Valorem, Judgments and Lis Pendens.

* Completed special projects involving lease take-offs, HBP leases and changes of ownership.

Oct 2006 – Jan 2011: Schonwald Land, Inc. (Oklahoma City, OK)

Southwestern Energy (Houston, TX)

Title Analyst and Attorney Liaison

* Analyzed and vested complex heirships

* Examined Title Opinions

* Converted cursory ownership reports to full ownership reports (from Patent to present)

* Maintained constant communication with title attorneys for the purpose of correcting Title Opinions (surface, mineral and working interest ownership; leasehold

status; NPRI; ORRI)

* Created plats of mineral and surface ownership tracts to correct gross and net acreages in Title Opinions

* Created tract calculation spreadsheets for complex analysis of ownership and leasehold status

* Generated section reconciliation reports and final summaries, which formed the basis of the client’s pay deck and division orders

* Prepared lease purchase reports

* Assisted in team preparation of legal packages for Integration hearings before the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (the Arkansas forced pooling process)

Curative Analyst / Processor and Client Liaison

* Obtained, examined, analyzed and compiled curative documentation

* Composed formal resolutions of title opinion requirements

* Digitized all documentation, composed summary and emailed package to client

* Created formal hard copies of resolutions on sectional basis and shipped to client, with summation letters by section

* Maintained constant communication with client regarding curative issues

Network / Computer Consultant

* Maintained/managed private network at field office

* Repaired computer software/hardware problems encountered by crew members

1992 – 2006: Various Oil and Gas Companies (primarily Seahawk Petroleum, Houston / San Antonio, TX)

Independent Consultant

* Researched title and purchased mineral interests for professional mineral buyer

* Worked for various small independent oil companies in Houston and San Antonio, assisting in the creation of project prospectuses for sale of prospects to investors,

including: mapping/platting of prospect area; geological research and production of isopachus maps; oilfield production decline projections; composition of

limited partnership agreements; general description of prospects; sales of prospect interests (limited partnership shares) to investors

1980 – 1992: BGA, Inc.; BGA-PIE; PIE Corp. (Lubbock, TX)

Partner, Co-Operator

* Co-managed a small independent oil and gas exploration/operating company

* Experienced every facet of the oil and gas business, including: title research and analysis; lease/minerals negotiation/acquisition; division order preparation;

geological research and analysis; prospect acquisition and development; drilling/completion/workover field engineer; well operator; composition of prospectus

and limited partnership agreements; in-house legal counsel; investor sales and relations

* PIE Corp. became InterOil Corporation, currently a major oil company with primary operations in Papua, New Guinea

Education

1978 – 1983: Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)

* Member of Sigma Chi Fraternity

1976 – 1978: Lubbock Coronado High School (Lubbock, TX)

* Member of National Honor Society

* 3.9 GPA

* Graduated 16th in class of 600+ students

References Matt Davis, Title Attorney

Mike Daily, Title Attorney

Daily and Woods, PLLC

P.O. Box 1446

Fort Smith, AR 72902

iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (Matt’s email)

iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (Mike’s email)

479-***-**** (Telephone)

479-***-**** (Facsimile)

Steve Stark

Independent Petroleum Landman

iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (Email)

775-***-**** (Cell phone)

Gene Madeley

Independent Petroleum Landman

iyzaw4@r.postjobfree.com (Email)

936-***-**** (Home phone)

936-***-**** (Cell phone)

Dick Milam, Broker of Petroleum Landmen / ROW Agents

The Milam Company

12310 FM 1730

Lubbock, TX 79424

806-***-**** (Office phone)



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