1. STEVEN R. “Rick” CAMP
Conroe, TX 77304 +1 281 513 2303 scampclan@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/rick-camp
SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Business Development • Project Management • International Experience
HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED, MULTIFACETED PROFESSIONAL WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEADING MARKET EXPANSION, STARTUP AND NEW MARKET OPERATIONS FOR INDUSTRY LEADERS LIKE
WESTERN ATLAS INC., BAKER HUGHES, HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES AND RANDALL & DEWEY UK
LTD. EXPERIENCED AT RESEARCHING AND LAUNCHING NEW MARKETS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
ACROSS THE GLOBE HAVING LIVED AND WORKED ON PROJECTS IN NORWAY, EGYPT, BANGLADESH, GREAT
BRITAIN, NIGERIA, AND ALGERIA; WITH COMMERCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REGIONS OF EUROPE,
AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE SOUTH-CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLICS.
BACKGROUND OF BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES FROM THE GROUND UP INCLUDING
DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. WIDE-RANGING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ENABLES THE
SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF EMPLOYEES ACROSS ALL LEVELS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL
INFRASTRUCTURE. EXPERT AT BUILDING AND LEADING EFFECTIVE TEAMS IN DIVERSE AND CHALLENGING
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS. SKILLED AT MANAGING ALL PHASES OF MAJOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.
Key Strengths: Managing all phases of business development, project planning, control, and
execution. Identifying and managing opportunities that expand markets, improve efficiency and
reduce costs. Turning around underperforming business units. Skilled at managing logistical support
systems throughout an organization. Building and executing effective organizational programs.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Business Development
• Innovative Leadership
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Startup
• Marketing and Sales
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Accomplished
Spokesperson
• Strategic Partnerships
• Financial Controls
• P&L Management
• Mergers/Acquisitions
• Mentoring/Coaching
• Contracts/ Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAMPS ENTERPRISES LLC
Houston, Texas 2014-Present
Owner
Consultant in domestic and international project management.
ORIENTAL ENERGY RESOURCES LIMITED GROUP
Abuja, Nigeria 2010-2015
Group Chief Operating Officer
Report directly to the Executive Chairman. Charged with full oversight of daily operations of Oriental’s
$1.7Bil oil and gas exploration and production companies whose assets include the Ebok Field, the
Okwok Field, and OML115, Offshore Nigeria.
Key Achievement:
2. Led Asset Project Teams of Technical, Procurement, Contract, and Finance professionals
Directed oversight of operations and development of organizational infrastructure.
Integral contributor in the production of 50+ million barrels of oil.
Successfully led and managed interdisciplinary teams of technicians and professionals.
Championed design and deployment of company’s communications and information
technology infrastructure.
Instrumental in the generation and implementation of company’s HR and HSE policies and
procedures.
Served as Chairman of Partner Technical Committee Meetings for Ebok, Okwok, and OML
115 Assets.
Served as Chairman of Partner Steering Committee Meetings with ExxonMobil for Ebok
and Okwok.
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES
Hassi Messaoud/Algiers, Algeria 2007-2010
Project Director for Production Optimization Teams (POT) in Algeria
Report directly to Landmark General Manager Africa. Matrix reporting to Landmark Algeria Country
Manager and Halliburton Algeria Country Manager. Responsible for all aspects of fulfilling POT’s
$60Mil contractual obligations to Sonatrach for the design and recommendations for production
improvement on the Hassi Messaoud Field.
Key Achievement:
Successfully led and managed interdisciplinary teams of experienced and highly qualified
geoscientists and engineers.
Re-vamped and oversees procedural and activities reporting processes for Teams’
operation.
Facilitated the turnaround of the POT business unit to maximize revenues.
Directed hiring and performance monitoring of all POT employees.
Designed and directed training for Sonatrach POT employees.
Liaised with Sonatrach Management to develop and implement the expansion of POT into
other mature oil and gas fields in Algeria.
TURKEY CREEK INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
[MONI PULO LTD] – Port Harcourt / Lagos / London/Houston 2005-2007
Special Advisor / Consultant
Reported directly to MPL Chairman. Accountable for guiding firm through full operational transition to
enable MPL to assume full responsibility for all facets of OML 114 off-shore Nigeria project.
Key Achievement:
Orchestrated full transfer of technology and operations from contractors to Company.
Championed design and implementation of company’s HR and HSE policies and
procedures.
Skillfully facilitated company’s diversification into complimentary businesses, adding $10Mil
to portfolio.
Mentored client’s Management, Technical, and Financial Teams.
3. RANDALL & DEWEY UK LIMITED – London / Lagos 2003-2005
General Manager - Africa, International Asset Management Operations and Business
Development
[Managing Director, Brass Exploration ULtd.; Managing Director, Moni Pulo Ltd, OML 114
Project]
Chiefly accountable for infrastructure oversight of operations and development of an organizational for
new global markets. Researched, developed and implemented all processes, policies and
procedures. Managed all aspects of operations, administration, contracting, budgeting and logistics.
Directed Human Resources including recruitment, hiring, training and performance monitoring of all
employees. Managed all aspects of Expat living in-country support.
Continued to hold responsibilities of Managing Director, OML 114 Project.
Key Achievements:
Skillfully executed and directed $4Mil Moni Pulo Ltd/PetroSA off-shore Nigeria consulting
contract.
Directed technical teams that maintained production of 25,000 bopd.
Spearheaded development and implementation of training programs for all newly
implemented processes for 200+ employees.
Championed design and deployment of company’s communications and information
technology infrastructure.
WESTERN ATLAS E&P SERVICES/BAKER HUGHES E&P SOLUTIONS – Lagos 1997-2003
[Managing Director, Brass Exploration ULtd.; Managing Director, Moni Pulo Ltd, OML 114
Project]
Charged with full oversight of startup and daily operations of $950Mil West African oil and gas
exploration and production company. Set up, staffed, and managed offices in Lagos and Port
Harcourt, Nigeria. Supervised technical, financial, and management teams to meet continuing project
timelines. Handled day to day supervision of a complex E&P company in a unique and challenging
environment. Responsible for legal, government communications, administration of all facilities and
attendant units, as well as approvals, licensing and permitting. Staff of 200+ and investment of
$250Mil.
Continued to hold responsibilities of General Manager of Marketing following 1998 merger between
Western Atlas E&P Services in London and Baker Hughes E&P Solutions.
Key Achievements:
Instrumental in OML 114 Project’s generation of a consistent monthly revenue stream of
$15M+ over 8+ years.
Drove deployment of fast-track batch drilling strategy and business model which led to a
savings of over $13Mil.
Improved facility uptime increasing profits over $20Mil.
Supervised in-fill drilling program which increased production by 20%.
WESTERN ATLAS E&P/WESTERN ATLAS SOFTWARE – London 1994-1997
General Manager of Marketing WAII E&P / Business Development Manager WAII Software
Promoted rapidly through several marketing, business development and administrative positions for
Western Atlas E&P Services, Western Atlas/PetroAlliance, and Western Atlas Software. Directed
marketing and business development across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the former Soviet
Union. Received fast-track promotion from Account Manager to General Manager of Marketing and
Business Development Manager of EAME, Asia, and FSU for Western Atlas E&P services. Facilitated
4. marketing and sales of sophisticated subsurface data gathering software applications and exploration
and production services.
Key Achievements:
Held chiefly accountable for expanding markets for geological and geophysical software
applications in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Oman. Landed installations in all four of
our target companies within the first six months which tripled the number of installations in the
region.
Successfully increased market share in the saturated and highly competitive field of
geological and geophysical software applications within the EAME.
Successfully launched new markets for exploration and production services in Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
Established highly profitable business development strategies for Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,
Turkmenistan, and the Siberian region of Russia.
Consulted and facilitated start-up, staffing, and training of employees for offices in Moscow
and Almaty for the Western Atlas E&P and PetroAlliance Joint Venture.
Prior experience in the geological/biological sciences; holding managerial, administrative,
and instructional positions for educational institutions in Oklahoma, Norway, Egypt and
Bangladesh.
MEd Degree in Administration • Phillips University, Enid, OK
BS Degree in Geology/Business • Phillips University, Enid, OK
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Geological Society of America (GSA)