Jon Knabe, M.Jur.

Experience

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  Weatherford

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2011

  Senior Directional Supervisor

  I oversaw field operations and quality control for multiple drilling sites and managed individual directional drilling projects. I led operations, safety, and quality control at drilling sites and supervised up to 3 crew. I also provided technical sales support to the company’s business development teams. During my tenure, I was a major contributor to the sale of 2 new drilling/well projects worth approx. $7.2M annually by proving company capabilities through the delivery of superior service and performance to the client. Show less

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  Childress Directional Services

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Senior Directional Supervisor

  I managed individual directional drilling projects for energy industry clients. I oversaw all operations, safety, and quality control at drilling sites and supervised up to 3 project crew.

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  Weatherford

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Senior Directional Supervisor

  I planned and led directional drilling operations, including RSS operations, for energy industry clients, managing all operations, safety, and quality control at drilling sites and supervised up to 3 crew. I provided oversight and troubleshooting for up to 6 drilling projects. I also provided technical sales support to the company’s business development teams. During my time in this role, I set records for drilling time on the Haynesville Shale and successfully led drilling operations in the Barnett, Eagle Ford, and Anadarko Shales, as well as the Permian Basin. Show less

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  Newsco

  May 2014 - Mar 2017

  Sales

  I developed and executed business development strategies across a Mid-Continent territory for a start-up directional drilling company. I oversaw the delivery of drilling services, including RSS field operations, and project quality control for key clients. I also recruited, trained, and supervised 3 sales reps. In this role, I:• Grew territory revenues from $0 to up to $8.5M in annual sales through aggressive prospecting to build a new network of industry contacts.• Built a portfolio of approx. 40 primary clients, representing 70% of Newsco’s client base. Show less

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  Integrity Directional Services

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2019

  Account Manager

  I drove sales and delivery of directional drilling services across a multi-state territory, including North Texas, the Midlands, Oklahoma, and Colorado. I developed and maintained over 30 major accounts with up to $3.5M in annual revenue. I also provided oversight of drilling operations, including RSS field operations (Orbit, PowerDrive, Terravici, & Double Barrel), tool ordering, and issue troubleshooting for major client accounts. While in this role, I• Increased annual sales approx. 60% over two years by implementing a strategy to use data analytics to benchmark client well performance and recommend operational improvements for future well drilling.• Grew my portfolio of client accounts approx. 30% by restructuring the regional sales process and developing new marketing campaigns and supporting materials.• Hired, trained, and supervised 2 sales reps. Show less

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  Carpenter Technology Corporation

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Business Development Manager

  I led the sale and lease of drilling tools and supplies to energy companies across the North Texas and Oklahoma territory. I built and maintained relationships with key executives and technical staff at approx. 50 client accounts. I also oversaw the delivery of services to clients and managed client pricing and billing. During my tenure, I:• Grew an underperforming territory’s revenues approx. 40% over 10 months by targeting sales efforts to key technical staff at customers.• Expanded client accounts in my territory 65% by leveraging my extensive professional energy industry network. Show less

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  Waste Management

  May 2021 - now

  Construction Services Account Manager