Lindsay Ford, MLIS

Experience

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  Environmental Data Resources

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Researcher
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  EOG Resources

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Geological Technician
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  Chesapeake Energy

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2015

  ✔ Developed and led an extensive project to research & standardize historic directional survey data for over 8K wells ✔ Managed data trade project with a net profit of over $1.5M ✔ Established and implemented naming conventions for geological data ✔ Managed corporate knowledge initiatives & projects such as: Standardization of map symbology Well data naming conventions Management of records for employees separating from the company Well data tracking and QA/QC ✔ Stewarded data, including finding, researching, downloading, standardizing, and storing public well data from over 15 U.S. states for consumption by end-users Show less

  • Sr. Knowledge Services Analyst

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Sr. Geoscience Services Analyst

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Geoscience Data Librarian

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Sr. Geological Technician

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Geological Technician

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  Chesapeake Energy

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2015

  Knowledge & Information Specialist

  Responsible for all aspects of Chesapeake’s first library, including designing, developing, and maintaining the physical and digital collections of over 10K items. Reviewed and selected the ILS, developed the cataloging standards, instructed employees on cataloging process & best practices, and supervised the cataloging and information request processes. Researched and located information for end users; established ILL relationship with over 40 colleges and universities. Served as the copyright compliance specialist and steward of the corporate Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) license.Key Accomplishments ✔ Established and maintained the budget and reduced library spend by 30% in 2015 ✔ Recruited, selected, and supervised knowledge services employees; planned their projects and goals ✔ Organized content and information; established guidelines for cataloging and metadata capture ✔ Developed innovative solutions for knowledge & information needs, such as using Jive and Panopto to deliver information to end users ✔ Created process to deliver bibliographic citations and finding aids to geoscientists and engineers ✔ Solicited feedback regarding information seeking behavior of customers through Q&A sessions, presentations, and surveys to ensure the library was delivering what was needed Show less

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  WeGoLook

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Director, Knowledge Management

  Responsible for company policy development and maintenance, records management, best practices and training program development, employee education and onboarding, employee incentive program development and management, online self-service support portal content management, routine policy and training updates and adherence monitoring, internal and external presentation and white paper development/updating.Key Accomplishments ✔ Established a corporate learning program ✔ Developed and documented corporate processes and policies ✔ Established and implemented records management program ✔ Managed the corporate intranet and training resources Show less

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  Chesapeake Energy

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2023

  • Sr. Data Strategist

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2023

  • Lead Geological Technician

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Sr. Geological Technician

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Continental Resources

  Feb 2024 - now

  Analyst, Senior IT - Geoscience Data Steward