1. Linda Gordon
AAPL Member
linda@traffordes.com
406-661-3825
3031 Grand Ave. 100-#126
Billings, MT 59102
I am a highly motivated and responsible individual with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Currently I have 5 years
experience as an independent Landman. I have a very high sense of job obligation and work ethic; and am able to travel to any
project location. All short term and long term projects are considered.
SUMMARY
• Experienced in surface & mineral ownership
research.
• Knowledgeable in Federal leasing, due diligence &
Native Trust BIA LTRO
• Very strong computer skills, work ethics and drive.
• Work well in group setting as well as
independently.
• Easily adaptable to surrounding environment.
• Able to quickly navigate throughout any system,
from courthouse hard copies to online databases.
• Work well under tight deadlines/ handle high
stress with ease.
• Good team leader and mentor.
• Professional manner.
LANDMAN EXPERIENCE
March, 2010–November 2010: Montana Oil Properties Inc., Billings, MT Provided services in Weld County, CO.
November 2010- January 31, 2011: Diamond Resources, Williston, ND. Provided services in Weld County, CO.
February 2011- September 2011: Westphal Energy Services, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT. Provided services in Cheyenne County,
CO; Kiowa County, CO; Laramie County, WY; Platte County, WY; Research project in Kansas
September, 2011 – December 2012: Montana Oil Properties Inc., Billings, MT .Provided services in Wibaux County, MT;
Dawson County, MT
January, 2013 to July, 2013. Various temporary positions utilizing computer, organizational and managerial skills.
August, 2013 to Present: Trafford Energy Services (co-owner). 2 counties in Wyoming; 3 counties in Montana
• Title research from Patent to Present
• HBP research and reporting
• Surface / Mineral Ownership Reporting
• Lease Checks
• Lease Take Offs
• Leasehold Research/ Reporting
• Due Diligence – Federal Project (buy out)
• Mineral Leasing
• Research Liens , Open Deeds of Trust, Mortgages,
• Probate/ heirship research
• Federal Lease Due Diligence
• Special Projects & mentoring

2. Linda Gordon
AAPL Member
linda@traffordes.com
406-661-3825
3031 Grand Ave. 100-#126
Billings, MT 59102
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIECE
o Account Executive: Billings, MT, 2005 to 2010: Increased sales by 53% my first year through Internet Marketing, Cold
Calling and Customer Service.
o Owner/Operator: Billings, MT, 1997-2005 Web based business for small business clientele. Applied skills included
website development, sales & marketing, and operational accounting procedures.
o National Sales Manager: 1995-1997 Seattle, WA. Sold USA made apparel product to Major Accounts; also responsible
for hiring and motivating 5-10 salespersons from Seattle to California and New York, as well as developing the product
line.
o General Manager and Buyer: 1987-1995 Seattle, WA. Was responsible for all operations, staffing and merchandising
of a 13 store, 125 employee ladies apparel chain.