Jamie Donovan
Parker,CO
Summary
Secure a responsible and challenging position as a Sr. Landman in our Uintah Basin, where my industry experience will have a valuable application while expanding my knowledge in a leadership role that will foster further learning as well as growth.
Experienced Sr. Landman with a proven track record in managing evolving drill schedules and contributing to value-adding opportunities with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in drafting and negotiating various land contracts, including leases, assignments, JOAs, farm-ins, and shut-in agreements. Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and conducting due diligence for acquisitions. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-departmental projects, particularly in payout and JOA projects, and contribute to the development of new DSUs through leasing projects. Experience in managing brokers and title attorneys for development and analysis. Proficient in creating and reviewing well proposals, managing budgets, and fostering strong relationships with partners. Committed mentor to industry peers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Landman / Sr. Landman
SM Energy Company
12.2012 - Current
- Assist in Managing an evolving drill schedule in Coyote Valley as well as helping out in North Martin / previous experience in Wyoming
- Seek out value-adding opportunities such as trades, drill to earns and acquisitions and working with Asset to determine steps forward
- Draft and negotiate various land contracts such as leases, assignments, JOA’s and farm-ins and shut in agreements
- Ensuring we are abiding by our obligations in our contracts such as leases and offering partners their proportionate share of interests
- Title Opinion review
- Conduct due diligence for acquisitions
- Lead projects working with other departments specifically for payout and JOA review
- Contributing to the development of a new DSU in Coyote Valley via a leasing project
- Ensure opportunities are within budget and if not meet with Asset for budget increases or additional AFE add
- Create and review well proposals
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with our partners
- Mentor to peers at SM or new to the industry such as our internship program
- Manage brokers and title attorneys for development and nuances for further analysis
- Ensuring timely completion of projects by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
Land Coordinator
02.2008 - 11.2012
- Assist with various trades, divestitures, and acquisitions in Wyoming by means of supporting the Landman with due diligence, research, assignments, exhibits, correspondence, setting up lease numbers, assembling lease files, and scanning
- Prepare leasehold spreadsheets and exhibits
- Offer Partners their proportionate share of leases due to AMI or other obligations as directed
- Draft Communitization Agreements, JOA’s, Horizontal Well Applications, Leases, Exhibits, Assignments, and various State and Federal Forms Under the direction of the Landman
- Research interest discrepancies
- Provide customer service to Partners and Owners
- Perform interest calculations for various reports, AFE’s, and new well set-ups, revisions, and projects
- Complete Well Advice Sheets, setup files, and file
- Request checks for lease bonuses, surface use agreements, and other obligations, as well as create various correspondences pertaining to land
- Provide land support
Division Order Tech
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Completed New Well Set-ups
- Processed interest changes in SM Software from various assignments
- Created and mailed Division Orders for the Northern Rockies Team
- Completed multiple research projects regarding net working interests and Title Requirements
- Created and mailed Heirship Affidavits and correspondence requesting probate documents
- Distributed monthly and quarterly Division Order reports
- Lost owner research relating to the escheat procedure
- Setup new owners
- Delivered customer service
- Provided land support to the Division Order Analysts
Eligibility Administrator
EBMS, Inc.
05.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed corporate insurance account benefits
- Deciphered difficult plan language
- Built group/client information in GBAS Software Program from documentation from Account Managers
- Maintained daily contact with HR Departments of each group as well as their employees
- Provided customer service
- Made sure employees and their dependents were eligible to be on the plan
- Printed bills each month for assigned groups and made sure everything added up to match the amount per policy and per benefits
- Built benefit rate sheets for each group
COBRA Administrator
01.2003 - 05.2006
- Provided customer service and guidance to clients and their participants related to the administration of COBRA through phone, mail, email, or personal interaction
- Developed COBRA reports for clients
- Conducted research and kept informed of changes in the Federal COBRA Regulations
Education
CPL Certification -
American Association of Professional Landmen
Bachelor of Science - Business with a Concentration in Communications
University of Phoenix
Dental Assisting Accreditation -
Concorde Career Institute
Skills
- Analytical
- Strong Land Principles and Research Skills
- Strong Industry Network
- Permian and Rockies Experience
- Efficient in SM Software Programs
- Fast Acting and Self Motivated
- Adaptable
- Personable
- Contract drafting
- Due diligence
Industry Affiliation
- Associate Member of the American Association of Petroleum Landman
- Permian Basin Landmen’s Association
- Denver Association of Petroleum Landman & Permian Basin Landman Association
Timeline
Landman / Sr. Landman
SM Energy Company
12.2012 - Current
Land Coordinator
02.2008 - 11.2012
Division Order Tech
02.2007 - 02.2008
Eligibility Administrator
EBMS, Inc.
05.2006 - 01.2007
COBRA Administrator
01.2003 - 05.2006
Dental Assisting Accreditation -
Concorde Career Institute
CPL Certification -
American Association of Professional Landmen
Bachelor of Science - Business with a Concentration in Communications
University of Phoenix
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