Kristi Marie Smith
**** ******* **., **** *****, TX 76116
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a dedicated, hard working, and dependable landman professional. I have a proven track record to be successful in any task I take on and I typically finish projects ahead of schedule and with minimal errors. I am a strong strategic thinker and I always have a positive attitude. I am looking for an opportunity to continue my title researching experience in the Oil and Gas Industry by finding a strong energy company with which I can grow and make a positive contribution.
PROFICIENCIES & STRENGTHS
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Deed Plotter, Adobe Acrobat, Internet,
• QuickBooks, and WordPerfect)
• Counties & Courthouses: Tarrant, Wise, Hood, Lubbock
• Working in an extremely fast paced environment while meeting deadlines
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and on time
• Strong interpersonal communication, time management, and problem solving abilities
LANDMAN EXPERIENCE
Right of Way Land Services (clients: Legend and Caffey Group) 2011-Current
Independent Landman
• Title research in the courthouse, OPR, and Citrix
• Ran mineral title from Patent to current and mineral title on lots and blocks.
• Curative Title in Lubbock County using Citrix.
• Lease checks and foreclosures
Crew Land Resources (client: Chesapeake Operating) 2009-2011
Independent Landman
• Title Research - Lots and Blocks and tracts of land
• Heirship search (Use Lexis Nexis, Ancestry.com, and court Probate records and other websites to find heirs of mineral owners)
• Create Deed Plotter maps, put together runsheets, ownership reports and certification letters to prove mineral ownership
Right of Way Land Services (clients: Range Resources, Chesapeake Operating) 2008-2009
Independent Landman
• Title research: work offsite at title plants including Rattikin Title Co., Stewart Title, and Courthouses gathering deeds and creating runsheets.
• Ran mineral title and drill site title from Patent to current.
• Knowledgeable and efficient in use of Deed Plotter program.
• Familiar with the public records offices, courthouses, appraisal district offices, probate office and federal/state offices in the following Texas counties: Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Wise, and Lubbock.
Capital Land Services (client: Chesapeake Operating) 2007-2008
Independent Landman
• Worked on a drill site project from Patent to current with a team that included 12 different Survey’s.
• Prepared detailed reports, runsheets, and flowcharts.
• Researched land and mineral owners at Stewart Title, Tarrant County Courthouse, Rattikin Title
• Co., and online resources.
Research Land Services 2005-2007
Independent Landman
• Title research: work offsite at title plants including Rattikin Title Co., Stewart Title, and Courthouses gathering deeds and creating runsheets.
• Ran mineral title and drill site title from Patent to current.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pro Staff
Branch Operations Manager/Business Development Manager 2002-2005
• Awarded with the most activity with clients and candidates for a year.
• Managed an Operation team of 4 and was responsible for our offices budget.
• Recruited candidates for all levels of Administrative, Accounting, and Light Industrial positions.
• Managed clients and candidates such as payroll, bill rates, pay rates, and benefits.
• Gave presentations to prospective clients as well as cold calling.
Office Team/Robert Half 2000-2002
Staffing Manager
• Reached a three month goal within the first month.
• Generated new business by meeting a quota of 10 meetings and 75 calls a week.
• Conducted onsite presentations to prospective clients.
• Recruited and managed candidates that worked for our clients such as payroll.
• Researched current and potential clients to give them the highest level of support.