PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer 2006–Present
Clients & Projects:
The American Oil & Gas Reporter
Correspondent for a monthly trade magazine covering oil and gas exploration and production trends, drilling and production technology, and political, regulatory, fiscal and environmental issues of interest to oil and gas associations and producers.
Well Servicing Magazine
Served as contributing writer on oil and gas issues for bimonthly magazine that serves as the official publication of the Association of Energy Service Companies.
M-I SWACO/Schlumberger
Produced copy for case studies and Web product offerings for a Schlumberger company that provides oil and gas drilling fluid services globally; copyedited M-I SWACO employee magazine and product brochures.
Danos
Wrote company-initiated article for Louisiana business publication on project management services of industrial construction company.
Milestone Environmental Services
Ghost-writer for CEO on drilling waste management services for oil and gas producers
Naylor Association Solutions
Wrote article for Upstream Texas, the publication of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Safety Manager/Salesman 2008–2013
United Energex, LP, Cisco Texas
Headed safety program and provided sales support for a company that provided oil and gas workover and water transport services for well operators in West-Central and North Texas.
Copywriter 2006–2008
Kenneth Hagin Ministries, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Wrote articles and advertising copy; proofed publications, direct mail and books.
Corporate Communications Manager 2002–2006
BOK Financial Corp., Tulsa, OK
Coordinated external and internal communications. Duties included assisting with media relations strategy, writing and editing the online employee newsletter, news releases, introductory section and management letter for annual report to shareholders, executive speeches and investor relations presentations; oversaw employee mentor, volunteer and monetary participation at local inner city elementary school.
Wire Service Reporter 1999-2002
Associated Press, Tulsa, OK
Covered public affairs, business news and college football and basketball.
Financial News Reporter 1996-1999
The Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City
Covered financial news, including issues and trends in banking, insurance, and financial markets and the impact on consumers, businesses and investors. Also covered regulatory disputes and financial matters before the Oklahoma Legislature and state agencies.
Business News / Public Affairs Reporter 1988-1996
Amarillo Globe-News, Amarillo, TX
Covered business and public affairs, includingthe oil and gas industry, electrical and natural gas utilities, local and state elections, city and county government, and state district court; edited copy at the request of the city editor.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Journalism 1987
• News and Public Affairs Reporting sequence major, Liberal Arts minor
Rhema Bible Training College
Diploma 2007
• Christian studies, service training
Danny M. Boyd 