JAMES SKINNER

jmstsknnr@gmail.com | 210-279-8537

OBJECTIVEPetroleum engineering graduate seeking a challenging new position. Experienced in working in a wide range of conditions and in adapting to new circumstances and challenges, as well as in working with a diverse group of co-workers to complete projects, meet deadlines, and achieve goals. I am highly motivated and I am eager to work hard.

EDUCATIONTexas A&M University College Station, TX

Bachelor of Science | Petroleum Engineering Graduated May 2015Major GPR | 3.24

WORK EXPERIENCEComputershare Limited College Station, TXData Entry Clerk June 2016 – Present

Responsible for the accurate entry of client information including personal details, transaction records, legal notes, and corporate processing information. These efforts lead to efficient interactions between Computershare and its clients.

Texas A&M University – Department of Petroleum Engineering College Station, TXResearch Lab Technician May 2014 – May 2016

Designed and performed an original experiment to determine reservoir permeability in heterogeneous reservoirs using Computed Tomography (CT) technology.

O This research was presented at SPE LACPEC 2015 and is published as the technical paper designated SPE-177257-MS.

Contributed to the ongoing research activities organized by Dr. David Schechter, primarily focused on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) via CO2 injection with specific focus on naturally fractured conventional and unconventional reservoirs.

O Planned and carried out core flood experiments, measuring a variety of petrophysical properties such as relative permeability and residual fluid saturations.

O Performed Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) measurements for multiple oil samples. Assisted in the preparation of the reservoir simulation model utilized in technical paper SPE-169942-MS to simulate a

CO2 Flooding operation in the North Burbank Unit (NBU)O Performed detailed CT scans of the entire net pay zone of the North Burbank Unit.

Carried out day to day duties and maintenance necessary in the operation of a petrochemical research lab.

Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs College Station, TXResident Advisor August 2013 – May 2015

Worked within a residence hall as a representative of Texas A&M University. Responsible for a variety of tasks including:

o Managed the time, money, and personnel resources of Texas A&M University as a Residence Life representative.o Worked as part of a diverse team of 10 staff members, supervisors, and the staffs of other Residence Halls to

develop programs, complete administrative tasks, and respond to emergency situations as necessary. o Mentored and provided University resources to freshmen engineers as they learned decision-making skills,

improved their communication abilities, and developed critical thinking needed to succeed as an engineer.o Served as the crisis management contact for over 650 residents and was responsible for the assessment and

mitigation of risks involved in periodic programs and activities.

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCESociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) College Station, TXCommittee Co-Chair Spring 2013 – May 2015

Organized and focused the philanthropic efforts of the Texas A&M SPE student chapter by coordinating with local charitable organizations as a leading representative of the SPE philanthropy committee.

Texas A&M Dwight Look College of Engineering College Station, TXDrilling Simulator Operator Fall 2012

Operated the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering drilling simulator under the direction of Halliburton trainees as part of their training curriculum.