James Neal Denver, Co.

405-596-0074 ~ JNeal636@gmail.com

Objective

I am seeking a challenging position to further my professional career by utilizing my abilities &

skills in problem solving, teamwork, organization, & client relations to contribute to the

organization’s success.

Describing Myself

I consider myself to be an opportunist and pride myself on friendship, respect, trust and loyalty. I

am always open to new ideas and render an eagerness to perpetually learn and grow. I carry a

strong work ethic and continually try to empower my growth personally as well as professionally

among my chosen career path; ultimately, achieving my aspiration of where my work becomes

my play.

Summary of Strengths

Quick learner (enjoy hands-on training); follows direction well

Self motivated & personable

Flexible, versatile, committed to work, handle constructive criticism

Considered a “go to” individual: efficient, trustworthy, dependable, loyal, team player

Strong organizational and preparation skills

Turn challenging situations into positive experiences

Very competitive; maintains a solid base under times of pressure

Education

Southern Nazarene University - B.S. majoring in Organizational Leadership of Business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2015-September 2015 Chesapeake Energy Oklahoma City, OK

Infrastructure & Pipeline Engineering Tech I – South Texas/EagleFord

Assisting CHK Infrastructure with $20.5 MM in pipeline projects (28 projects/31 miles of pipe)

Supporting/Learning alongside Infrastructure team throughout each project timeline:

o Initiation

Weekly review of drilling/completions schedule

Work with stakeholders to not allow lost production

o Development

Route selection and development via terrain, land, legal, EHS, design

o Design

N/A (Pipeline Engineer)

o Execution

Job Bidding

Construction

Hydro-test/PSSR

o Closeout

Confirming the data for pipeline projects had been collected and accurate via Job

books

Maintaining job books and job book checklist overview via completed pipeline projects

Created and adopted a new Quick Reference Card (QRC) as a guide line allowing for better

communication when dealing with naming conventions, costs, site prep, construction, etc.

December 2013-May 2015 Chesapeake Energy Oklahoma City, OK

Drilling Engineering Tech I – South Texas/EagleFord

Maintaining the accuracy & integrity of multiple active drilling wells; insuring all data is current

and as accurate as possible for the Drilling Engineers

Responsible for setting up active wells in WellView

Responsible for setting up all spudder rigs in Wellview

Put together & provide permit packages allowing our field employees to move in and rig up on

new well sites/pads with all the correct documents needed

Put together & provide spud packages for the Drilling Engineers once a well is ready to spud

Produce AFE’s for cost basis per upcoming wells with Chesapeake’s AFEMS software program

Help support Drilling Engineers in studying drilling curve charts to help assist with Days vs

Depth & Days vs Cost analysis

Spud date conformation analysis

January 2013-December 2013 Chesapeake Energy Oklahoma City, OK

NOJV Drilling Tech I

Maintain the accuracy & integrity of drilling & completion data provided by Chesapeake’s

partners in well-base applications

Responsible for managing & archiving all drilling & completion data for wells Chesapeake elects

to participate in with its partners

Support all core business departments under Drilling, Operations, Reservoir, Land & Geology in

providing consistent & current data

Provide analysis reports & specific data queries for internal departments to utilize as a resource

for partner well performance & comparison with operated wells

Maintaining open communication & building strong customer relationships with Chesapeake’s

partners to help assist in the reciprocation of daily drilling & completion data

May 2005-January 2013 Chesapeake Energy Oklahoma City, OK

Executive Courier

Worked within the demanding and fast paced department of Executive support for Chesapeake’s

Co-founder and late CEO Aubrey K. McClendon (AKM)

Responsible for overseeing the completion of both confidential business & personal requests per

AKM

Responsible for handling confidential work & personal related requests for Senior Management

Executives

Deposit & withdraw monies as requested for AKM and Executive Office staff per personal &

business related accounts

Responsible for transportation for VIP guests, confidential business & personal off-campus

deliveries, etc., as needed

Handled business-related filings of official documents for Chesapeake at the Oklahoma

Corporation Commission, Secretary of State’s office, Oklahoma County Court House &

Oklahoma Supreme Court, tag agencies, etc.

Managed all of Chesapeake’s offsite storage for their Creative Services, Investor Relations &

Research, Corporate Events and Administrative Services departments/teams

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST