NELSON J GALATAS
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Division Order Consultant with decades of experience in the energy sector, focusing on division orders, royalties, and landowner relations. Skilled in analyzing title opinions, lease agreements, and production data for accurate royalty distribution. Committed to optimizing revenue streams through effective communication and collaboration. Ready to apply expertise to enhance operational efficiency in an energy company.
Dedicated Consultant bringing dynamic skills in client oversight, issue resolution, and presentation. Successful juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent business knowledge within the field.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Order Consultant
Consolidated Asset Management Systems
Houston, Texas
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared accurate and compliant division orders for owners
- Analyzed legal documents, leases, and contracts to clarify ownership percentages and obligations, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making
- Reviewed and interpreted leases, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance with division order terms
- Verified ownership in Consolidated Management Systems, facilitating accurate ownership changes and timely payments to all owners
- Delivered precise documentation and reports supporting financial transactions and enhancing accuracy in processes
Land Administration Manager
NFR Energy
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed the proper receiving, recording, documentation, and dissemination of all land agreements and land contracts
- Managed budget, ensuring project milestones and goals met within approved budget parameters
- Performed staffing functions, fostering adaptability and critical thinking within team
- Oversaw receiving, recording, documentation, and dissemination of land agreements and contracts
- Acted as a liaison to the land department and customers for proper interpretation and analysis of land agreements and contracts
Land Administration Manager
Apache Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2005 - 09.2011
- Oversaw daily operations of geographical area, ensuring compliance with royalty and rental obligations per agreement terms.
- Managed office operations for energy administration team, supporting workflow and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated billing, invoicing, and vendor correspondence for energy services, ensuring timely processing and resolution of inquiries.
- Scheduled meetings, travel, and internal communications across departments.
Various Positions - Division Order Analyst/Supervisor/Manager of Land Administration
Shell Oil
New Orleans, LA
06.1976 - 04.2005
Education
MA Degree - Economics
University New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Division Orders
- Contract Interpretation
- Royalty Calculations
- Title Examination
- Due Diligence
- Budgeting
- Database Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Relationship Management
- Land processes knowledge
- Division order analysis
- Lease interpretation
- Ownership verification
- Contract review
- Land records systems
- Royalty accounting
- Document control
- Oil and gas leases
- Compliance reporting
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
WORK EXPERIENCE
More than 20 years of experience of Land Administration. Have held positions as Division Orders Analyst, Supervisor of Division Orders, Supervisor of Lease Administration, Manager of Land Administration and Transaction Manager for Business Debelopment.
Timeline
Division Order Consultant
Consolidated Asset Management Systems
02.2023 - 10.2023
Land Administration Manager
NFR Energy
10.2011 - 09.2016
Land Administration Manager
Apache Corporation
05.2005 - 09.2011
Various Positions - Division Order Analyst/Supervisor/Manager of Land Administration
Shell Oil
06.1976 - 04.2005
MA Degree - Economics
University New Orleans