Summer N Smart
Business & Project Management Professional
Spring Branch,TX
Summary
Business professional with experience in project management, strategic planning, and cross-department coordination. A diligent and self-motivated contributor who excels in fast-paced, highly demanding environments. Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical skills, with a consistent record of delivering high-quality work and adapting quickly to evolving priorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer Technician
EOG Resources
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Develop project execution plans utilizing multi-discipline interface and schedule compression strategies for projects up to $2.5 billion
- Cater to the specific needs and expectations of management and executives for planning, forecasting, and scheduling
- Project planning, including risk management, capital expenses, and volume sales
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation in finding solutions to unique problems while minimizing lead time impacts for upcoming well projects
- Conduct monthly financial reviews and plan future capital expenses to help maintain the yearly budget
- Run economics on well projects to determine finding cost, rate of return, and net present value
- Train and mentor co-workers on current processes and new applications
- Create and critique quarterly presentations for the executives and senior management
- Facilitate and determine resource and reserves yearly by working with my peers on running economics for various geologic settings within our acreage
- Innovating and automating internal processes with new applications
- Serve as the primary liaison across departments, vendors, and senior leadership to ensure seamless communication, issue resolution, and alignment of schedules and project objectives.
- Define and track department responsibilities, including individual performance, quality of output and impact of output on well project delivery and profitability for AFE's
- Maintain and manage several databases, programs, and new applications being released by having a strong attention to detail and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
Land Technician
EOG Resources
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Coordinated with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, minimizing project delays and legal risks.
- Managed stakeholder communications, fostering strong relationships that facilitated smoother negotiations and project approvals.
- Analyzed land data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making, improving overall project outcomes and profitability.
- Led cross-functional teams in land development projects, driving initiatives that enhanced collaboration and streamlined workflows.
- Conducted field visits to verify site conditions, enabling informed decisions regarding necessary remediation efforts or potential risks associated with proposed developments.
- Optimized resource allocations through effective monitoring of lease expirations, rights-of-way renewals, and other time-sensitive land management tasks.
- Expedited project timelines with efficient coordination of permit applications and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by meticulously reviewing contracts, leases, and agreements.
- Maintained an organized database of property information to facilitate quick access to critical data for decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with financial departments to ensure accurate tracking of land-related expenses, helping maintain budgetary controls for project expenditures.
Property and Casualty Associate
USAA
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Issued and maintained insurance policies in compliance with underwriting guidelines, ensuring accurate data entry, coverage adjustments, and timely follow-ups.
- Led the team in sales adherence and performance metrics by developing effective strategies to close business and exceed departmental goals.
- Proactively identified member needs and life events to recommend integrated product solutions that enhanced financial security and built long-term relationships.
- Empathized with members facing complex financial or coverage situations, offering personalized solutions that simplified decision-making and improved satisfaction.
- Analyzed and resolved complex property and casualty claims with accuracy and compliance, driving operational efficiency and maintaining service excellence.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline claims and policy processes, reducing turnaround times and improving member satisfaction metrics.
- Evaluated member and policyholder feedback to refine service offerings, directly contributing to higher retention and loyalty rates.
- Delivered exceptional member experiences by providing tailored financial solutions and expert guidance across a full range of competitive USAA products and services.
Medical Device Sales Specialist
Medtronic
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Works within a defined level of authority to obtain verification of insurance benefits for Diabetes patients
- Manage a pipeline of 100+ accounts to provide patients with Medtronic Diabetes solutions, products, discounts, and pricing
- Build and maintain strong connections with patients, health care providers, insurance companies, and sales representatives to appeal rejected submissions for prior authorizations
- Inside member of an integrated sales team who works in partnership with field sales personnel to sell all Medtronic Diabetes products, and coordinate benefits for patients with diabetes
- Point of contact for patients to capture, record, maintain, and update customer activities and call results into the Medtronic Diabetes Information System
- Complete outgoing calls to patients to explain insurance benefits and out of pocket costs
- Arranges shipment/ order processing expectations with customers and physicians
- Gathers, analyzes and reports data regarding customer issues to the Sales Representative
- Works within a defined level of authority to obtain verification of insurance benefits for Diabetes patients to provide potential patients with Medtronic Diabetes solutions, products, discounts, and pricing
- Serves as a customer advocate with payers/ Guides payers to a level of understanding with insurance plans
Sales Associate
Luxotica
12.2009 - 01.2013
- Accountable for generating $100,000+ in revenue quarterly and meeting sales goals
- Selling through objection with product knowledge and customer relations
- Employee supervision, training, scheduling, and conducting performance reviews to create a strong team environment
- Attend manufacturer-sponsored classes and review product updates to ensure merchandise knowledge for customer satisfaction
- Overseeing the opening and closing of the store, balancing, inventory, and security to ensure adherence
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2012
Skills
- Spotfire
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Aries
- Toad
Timeline
Senior Engineer Technician
EOG Resources
04.2017 - 06.2022
Land Technician
EOG Resources
12.2014 - 04.2017
Property and Casualty Associate
USAA
01.2014 - 12.2014
Medical Device Sales Specialist
Medtronic
06.2012 - 01.2014
Sales Associate
Luxotica
12.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Texas State University