VIC WILLIAMS
Summary
Dynamic executive leader with over two decades of experience in team building, operational scaling, and driving measurable growth across diverse industries. Proven track record in overseeing large-scale P&L performance and successfully developing operations from inception to generating over $24M annually in new business ventures. Renowned for decisive leadership, fostering robust client relationships, and executing disciplined strategies that safeguard margins while propelling growth. Leverages field experience to inform executive-level strategies that enhance people, performance, and profitability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Directional Drilling Supervisor
Altitude Energy Partners
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee multi-rig directional drilling operations for demanding clients while maintaining strict KPI, safety, and performance standards. Promoted into supervisory leadership managing 22 rigs and scheduling for 65–70 directional drillers.
- Before starting with Altitude I spent one year with True Directional as a directional driller also working on an EOG rig. Responsibilities were similar as a DD at Altitude and any directional position in the US.
- Lead complex drilling operations and field teams
- Maintain strong client and engineering relationships
- Hire, develop, and manage personnel performance
- Ensure productivity, safety, and profitability across operations
- Supervised drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize drilling performance and minimize downtime.
Self-Employed
Real Estate Investment & Rental; Portfolio Management
Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma
01.2008 - Current
- Built and manage profitable real estate portfolio with 30+ successful projects and nine active rentals.
- Oversee acquisitions, financing, tenant management, and ROI strategy
- Consistent profitability and long-term asset growth
- Identify, evaluate, and acquire residential properties for flipping or rental investment.
- Analyze market trends and ROI projections to guide purchase and sale decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
District Manager
Scientific Drilling International
Midland, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed regional operations across West Texas and New Mexico with responsibility for three product lines, 260+ personnel, and $96M P&L.
- Managed revenue, margins, budgeting, and cost control
- Led operations, engineering, and field leadership teams
- Negotiated contracts and maintained executive client relationships
- Maintained profitability through market downturn and COVID disruption
- Drive profitability through operational efficiency and disciplined spending
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews
- Manage key client relationships and contract negotiations
- Led operational strategy to enhance district efficiency and service delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement best practices across multiple locations.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation across districts.
- Analyzed district performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decisions.
Directional Driller / Senior Business Development
Halliburton
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Achieved significant revenue growth through strategic business development in upstream markets. Earned recognition for exceptional performance and rapid advancement in business development roles. Established and nurtured strong client relationships, resulting in long-term partnerships. Contributed 12 years of expertise in global markets, focusing on new technology downhole tools. Delivered comprehensive training to client engineers and trainees in field directional drilling techniques.
- Negotiated and secured multi-million-dollar contracts to drive revenue growth.
- Engineered and implemented technical and commercial drilling solutions.
- Managed client relationships while promoting and selling cutting-edge technical tools tailored to specific needs.
- Facilitated proposal discussions to enhance strategic account growth and strengthen client relationships.
- Top performer in revenue growth and client acquisition
- Developed and implemented drilling plans using advanced directional drilling techniques.
- Led drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize wellbore placement and enhance recovery rates.
- Trained junior drillers on equipment operation and best practices for efficient drilling processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma CitySkills
- Profit and loss management
- Business development
- Creating and managing effective teams
- Contract negotiation and executive client relationships
- Operational efficiency
- Extended reach drilling
- Training and mentoring
- Bit selection and optimization
- Rotary steerable systems
- Bottom hole assembly design
- Downhole motor knowledge
- Dependable and hardworking
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Directional Drilling Supervisor
Altitude Energy Partners
01.2020 - Current
District Manager
Scientific Drilling International
01.2018 - 01.2020
Self-Employed
Real Estate Investment & Rental; Portfolio Management
01.2008 - Current
Directional Driller / Senior Business Development
Halliburton
01.2005 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Law
Mid-America Christian University