1. SAMANTHA MORGAN, RPL
801 LEGACY DRIVE #1115, PLANO, TX 75023 972.207.2533  SAMANTHASMORGAN@GMAIL.COM
CAREER SUMMARY
Proven skills in surface and mineral leasing, resolution of curative issues and ownership verification.
Possesses an in-depth understanding of surface and mineral rights and their corresponding values.
Demonstrated ability in building abstracts, division orders, royalty payments and applications for well and
seismic permits. Holds a solid track record as an intermediary between stakeholders and agencies in an
effort to facilitate transactions while meeting developmental objectives. Seeking to utilize skills while
simultaneously helping a dynamic organization streamline processes and effectively manage daily functions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Land Acquisition
 Project Management
 Accounting Processes
 Oil & Gas Operations
 Rights-of-Way Endeavors
 Wind Energy Expertise
 Time Management
 Strategic Planning
 Contractor Coordination
 Workflow Creation
 Production Reporting
 Customer Engagement
 Accounts Payable
 Accounts Receivable
 Revenue Generation
 Joint Interest Billing
 Interest Appraisals
 Legal Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT ENERGY CONSULTANT, Plano, Texas
Sole Proprietor  2011-Present
Handle all daily processes including leasing, titling, curation, production, revenue generation and joint
interest billing performed on behalf of clients. Support and nurture new business through the use of
existing industry relationships and innovative new development initiatives. Refine and set forth quality
control measures to uphold high-caliber service standards when delivering final products to clients. Design
and manage teams as needed to ensure successful project completion through use of strategic methods
when selecting agents with proven track records of success
 Successfully and consistently negotiated over 400 energy-related contracts annually
 Designed reporting methods utilized by over 100 agents that served some of the nation’s top oil and
gas producers
WHITE PINE LAND COMPANY, Traverse City, Michigan
Vice President of Operations  2005-2011
Management of all day-to-day company and departmental operations including title, and administration-
related tasks related to oil and gas, wind, and rights-of-way projects. Curated and put into place innovative
tools used to manage projects, e.g. reporting practices, project mapping, and data control. Actively
resolved complex challenges in order to accomplish tasks efficiently. Designed quality control processes and
evaluated methods used to improve documentation and quality control processes throughout the
organization. Devised operational policies and directives to streamline the delivery of information from the
field to the client; resulted in increased efficiency when meeting project specifications and deadlines.
Investigated and developed new opportunities with existing and prospective clients to expand services
beyond the oil and das industry to include wind energy.
 Trained over 25 new Leasing Agents annually to synchronize their performance with the company’s
business model; developed a comprehensive training curriculum that included sessions on ethics,
reporting, legal requirements and the like to comprehensively prepare Agents for success
 Spearheaded staff and contractor teambuilding and mentoring efforts to promote learning/growth
 Increased client base which resulted in record annual profits for 2008-2010

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KOSCO ENERGY, L.L.C., Traverse City, Michigan
Office/Land Manager  1998-2005
Managed daily operations related to field landmen and administrative staff efforts. Prepared and processed
legal transfer documents specific to the development needs of clients. Negotiated leases and easements
with property owners, including surface damage settlements for wind, oil and gas development. Maintained
all land-related owner and project files, including reports delivered to developers that offered updates on
project status. Performed courthouse research including abstracting, marketable title research and
preparation of related reports. Evaluated royalty and working interest ownership; provided comparisons
that included revenue receipts and joint interest billing statements for ownership verification purposes.
Scheduled daily land acquisition and development processes; communicated with landowners, developers,
title examiners, engineers, geologists, attorneys, and governmental agencies to ensure everyone was on
the same page when completing project work.
 Implemented a verification system that resulted in recovery of over $30,000 in uncollected royalties
due to unresolved title issues.
 Expanded the company’s services offer to include mineral valuation for producing and non-
producing interests
FEDERATED OIL & GAS PROPERTIES, L.L.C., Traverse City, Michigan
Operations Manager  1999-2000
Coordinated all accounting and administrative tasks for a full-service pipeline and operating company.
Maintained lease files, shut-ins, royalty payments, joint interest billing, production reporting, Accounts
Payable and Receivable, and division orders.
 Established a quality control process that resulted in recouping a portion of monthly well expenses
 Created relationships between the field office and home office to provide additional support; yielded
more thorough recordkeeping best practices
TERRA ENERGY LTD., Traverse City, Michigan
Production/Geology/Engineering Assistant  1993-1998
Offered administrative support to Engineers, Geologists and Production Specialists. Designed and
maintained an MS Access database to manage production reporting for over 64 projects and over 1.8K
wells; allowed for information to be readily available by designing specific reports requested by
management in a timely manner. Maintained the integrity of the data being provided at all times.
 Provided unlimited reporting options to management related to well production to aid in their
decision-making processes
 Encouraged management to implement the use of handheld digital reporting systems; expedited the
weekly reporting of well production which reduced company overhead
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management, Spring Arbor University
Associate of Applied Science Business Administration, Northwestern Michigan College
Registered Professional Landman/Active Member, American Association of Professional Landmen
Notary Public, State of Texas and State of Utah
Former Real Estate Salesperson License, State of Michigan