The document provides a summary of Robert Scott's professional experience and qualifications. It details his 8+ years of experience in drilling fluid sciences, including leading multiple successful projects in the West Texas region. It also outlines his experience in the medical field as a medical technologist and clinical laboratory scientist, as well as his military background as a non-commissioned officer in the US Army for 9 years. The document emphasizes Robert's leadership skills, technical proficiency, and experience managing various jobs and projects.

1. ROB E R T “ROB ” SC OT T
3712 Whisper Trace, Schertz, TX 78108 | pedant1969@att.net | (432) 853-0113
PROFILE - STRATEGIC THINKER
A highly educated and trained individual proficient in the area of Drilling Fluid Sciences with experience in diesel and
synthetic-based invert emulsions and most water-based fluids, I have led many projects as FT Drilling Fluid Engineer to
highly successful outcomes. Career highlights include:
• Spearheaded the full scope of testing on each project to summarize the properties of the drilling area, prepared the
drilling fluids to have the best properties within the wellbore, and stabilized the area to enable the drilling companies the
most positive outcomes.
• Led the implementation of the Evolution Drilling Fluid System in the West Texas region, resulting in the completion of
horizontal drilling in multiple wells.
• Strategically assisted in lessening the time of operator drilling from 14 days to approx. 5 days using Evolution System.
• Maintained rig site inventory, provided drilling superintendents with oversight data, and managed and reconciled the
billing data for each project.
• Completed 9 years as a Non-Commissioned Officer for the United States Army spanning peace time and war time, led
soldiers in many mission essential tasks to complete their jobs.
Embracing over 8 years in Drilling Fluid Sciences to include Drilling Fluid math, Hydraulics, Physics, and Clay Chemistry, my
experience encompasses the science and business behind drilling fluids, as well as the leadership necessary to oversee,
engineer, and carry out each project with thoughtful precision, strategy, and knowledge.
EXPERTISE
• Drilling Fluid Sciences including diesel/synthetic-based invert emulsions and most water-based fluids: LSND, Polymer,
Lignosulfate/Lime Base, Salt Water, and High Performance Inhibitive systems at depths ranging from 3,500’ to 18,000’
• Customer Relationship Management: maintain customer service for each organization and quality control of each project
• Financials: direct involvement in managing and reconciling the billing data for the warehouse and office staff
• Highly competent in testing techniques of drilling area including testing for mud weight, viscosity, pH, Pf/MF, chlorides,
hardness, calcium, magnesium, waterloss data, and comprehensive rheological properties
• Successful projects: from beginning with testing and ending with full oversight of the process, data, and end result, I
manage to complete projects using the most precise methods and effective leadership
SKILLS – HIGHLY TRAINED LEADER
• Quality job performance in high pressure situations
• Valuable leadership experience in training and managing colleagues
• High level of analytical and management skills across various job landscapes
• Technically proficient
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Soterion Enterprises Incorporated (Consultant) Oct 2015-Present
Newpark Drilling Fluids, Midland, TX Mar 2012 – Oct 2015
Venture Mud Company, Midland, TX Jul 2011 – Mar 2012
Horizon Mud Company, Midland, TX Feb 2009 – Jul 2011
Halliburton, Baroid Fluid Services, Midland, TX Apr 2008 – Dec 2008
Drilling Fluid Engineer
Responsibilities
• Perform a full scope of testing techniques in the area of Drilling Fluid Engineering to include testing for: mud weight,
viscosity, pH, Pf/Mf, chlorides, hardness, calcium, magnesium, water loss data, and comprehensive rheological properties
• Control, monitor, test, diagnose, recommend, and treat the drilling fluid for the best properties within the well bore to
ensure the drilling companies have the best possible well bore stability and drilling operations
• Maintain inventory control on the rig sites, utilizing information technology to provide the superintendents with oversight
data
• Manage and reconcile the billing data for the warehouse and office staff
• Fulfill customer service requirements and facilitate quality control within companies

2. Odessa Regional Medical Center, Odessa, TX
Medical Technologist 2009 - 2010
Achievements
• Conducted a full scope of techniques and procedures in the departments of Chemistry (Special and General), Hematology,
Urinalysis, Specimen Distribution, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank
• Manipulated and handled all QC and QA data the General Chemistry and Blood Bank sections of the laboratory
Ameritox Laboratories, LLC
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Pain Management drug testing 2006 - 2008
Responsibilities
• Managed and delegated responsibilities of the technical staff
• Performed wide range of techniques and procedures in Special and General Chemistry Departments
• Formulated and monitored all QC and QA data for the Screening Department
Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland, TX
PRN and Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1997 - 2006
Achievements
• Completed full scope of techniques and procedures in the departments of Chemistry (Special and General), Hematology,
Urinalysis, Specimen Distribution, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank
• Prepared and fulfilled all QC and QA data for the General Chemistry Section of the MMH West Campus Laboratory
• Supervised and delegated responsibilities to the technical staff of the MMH West Campus Laboratory
Medical Center Hospital, Odessa, TX
Supervisor of Central Processing Sector 1998 - 2000
Achievements
• Defined requirements for personnel and equipment to meet projected workload
• Supervised 17 Phlebotomists and 5 Laboratory Assistants
• Supported numerous medical technologies including 6 lab supervisors, 1 laboratory manager, 3 pathologists
• Supported the Quality Assurance Manager in attaining and utilizing statistical data in the Central Processing sector
• Managed compliance of all regulatory agencies that cover specimen processing
• Perform daily tasks of collection and processing of specimens for Hematology, Chemistry (Special and General), Blood
Bank, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Send-outs
• Maintain daily workload of Outpatient laboratory
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX
Supervisor of Blood Bank Transfusion Services and Blood Donor Center 1995 - 1998
Achievements
• Served as Non-Commissioned Officer and determined the requirements for personnel, equipment, and finds to meet
project workload
• Supervised 6 laboratory technicians and supported 5 medical technologists, 4 staff pathologists, and 7 pathologist
residents
• Supported Quality Assurance Manager in attaining and utilizing the statistical data in Blood Bank sector
• Headed compliance with regulatory agencies for Blood Banking
• Trained MLT students in their clinical rotations through the Blood Bank sector
• Performed phlebotomy, pre-transfusion testing, blood products preparation, recruiting of blood donors, managing blood
drives, screening of blood donors, and care of donors during donation process
• Conducted viral marker testing for post-donation units
United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Fort Detrick, MD
Shift Supervisor, Assistant to Dr. Douglas R Brown Ph.D 1992 – 1994
Supervised Microbiology, Hematology, and General and Special Chemistry and monitored the protocols performed in the BL-4 suite
of the Institute’s Clinical Laboratory. Worked alongside Colonel Nancy Jaax in Virological Immunization research protocols.
Responsibilities
• Facilitated Quality Control and Quality Assurance program in all sections of Clinical Laboratory
• Handled full scope of techniques and processes including: isolation, identification, and drug susceptibility of both
anaerobic and aerobic organisms; differentiation and counting of cells in Hematology using manual and automated
procedures; testing the coagulation cascade for therapeutic results to include PT, PTT, and TT; analysis of urine with
microscopic interpretation and automated analyzers; automated testing of chemistry specimens for use by physicians in
the outlying Clinic; therapeutic drug testing; electron microscopy, transformation protocols, viral replication testing, and

3. EIR and ELISA testing of infected animal vectors to create and utilize new confirmation testing for viral, bacterial, and
parasitic immunization protocols
• Assisted with labor-intensive protocols involving agents such as Ebola Virus, Junin Virus, Jaunta Virus, Cholera, Botulism
Toxin, Malaria, and Anthrax
• Processed DNA testing set forth by Dr. Brown to ascertain data for Botulism Toxin protocol and assisted in construction of
a synthetic gene for the “C fragment” of the A serotype of the Botulism Neurotoxin, which was the first critical step in
the USAMRIID effort to develop a second generation vaccine to protect soldiers against this threat agent
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Civilian Education
Halliburton, Baroid Fluid Services, Mud School May 2008
Graduated 1st
in class
University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa TX Dec 2007
Bachelor of Arts, History; Minor in Kinesiology and Teaching Certification
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 1997
Associates Degree, Medical Laboratory Technology
George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 1995
Laboratory Technology Certification
Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD 1993
General Studies
Military Education
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician Course, Ft. Sam Houston, TX 1994 - 1995
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), Ft. Sam Houston, TX 1994
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Ft. Campbell, KY 1993
Expert Field Medical Training, Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA 1993
Blood Donor Center Operations Course, Ft. Hood, TX 1991
Basic Medic Training Course, Ft. Sam Houston, TX 1991
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-54222), ID# 03706994
• American Heart Association, Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care Provider, exp. 01/16
• Petroleum Educational Services, Inc., Well Control Training, IADC Certificate #N115707, Student ID 120225-19
• Midland Safety and Health, H2S Training, Expired
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
• Soldier of the Month: February 1992, July 1992
• Soldier of the Year for USAMRIID for 1992-1993
• Soldier of the Year for Ft. Detrick for 1993-1994
• Soldier of the Year for the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), ‘93-‘94
• Service Member of the Year for the Non Commissioned Officer Association of America, 1993-1994
• Army Accommodation Medal: Feb 1993, Apr 1993, Sept 1994
• Army Achievement Medal: Oct 1992
• Good Conduct Medal: Apr 1994, Apr 1997
• National Defense Medal: Desert Storm, July 1991
• Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon: PLDC 1993, BNCOC 1994
• Army Service Ribbon: July 1991
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Texas State Guard May 2013 – May 2016
• Served as the detachment sergeant (SFC) of the 1st BN, 22st Regiment of the Texas State Guard as a member of the state
military forces for Texas.
• Deployed at the behest of the Governor of Texas in any capacity needed for the service of the citizens of Texas with the
main mission of serving as a relief force during disaster situations.
• Worked hand in hand with the responders in search and rescue, shelter relief, medical stabilization, and evacuation and
train as the national guard does with the capacity of deploying as a deterrent force if necessary
Twogether in Texas, Marriage Educator and Counselor Oct 2014 – Present

4. • Prepare couples for marriage by acting as counselor and educator in dating and pre-martial subjects ranging from courting
and relationship honesty to the roles of a husband and wife to crisis resolution.
• Attendees to my classes receive the ability to have their state required fees waived for items such as marriage license.