Profile
Professional communicator with strong writing and speaking skills
Energy Market analyst capable of analyzing trends quickly and efficiently
Subject matter expert in the Crude Oil & Refined Products industry
Primary research analyst for PIRAs World Refinery Database, a research tool that provides historical context, the current situation and a forecast for every unit at every refinery in every country.
October 2010 - June 2012
Reuters America LLC
Energy Correspondent
I write daily market commentary on the refined products markets in the New York Harbor, Gulf Coast and Midcontinent cash markets. I analyze supply and demand trends and write articles for the file highlighting my research. I cover the futures and options markets and analyze trends in risk management. I mentor younger, less experienced reporters on market activity as well as refining and pipeline operations. I contribute to Commodities and Energy reports and help other desks with their coverage.
April 2010 October 2010
The McGraw-Hill Companies New York, New York
Platts
Futures Editor
I covered the crude oil and refined products futures markets, writing daily market commentary and market analysis.
March 2010 October 2010
The Oxford Princeton Programme
Consultant-Trainer
I conducted training sessions for energy industry professionals at locations around the world, both onsite and offsite. My course load included energy risk management, refining and upstream operations classes.
April 2004 November 2009
PIRA Energy Group New York, NY
Senior Analyst
I wrote, edited and distributed a weekly newsletter called the Energy Market Recap. This publication summarized all of the reports released the previous week by my colleagues and was used as a marketing tool for inside and outside sales. The report was distributed as an HTML email with links to the individual reports. I also contributed to private client research and multi-client studies covering various refined products, liquefied natural gas and storage facilities.
In 2004-2005, I was the primary researcher for PIRAs World Refinery Database, a research tool that provides historical context, the current situation and a forecast for every unit at every refinery in every country. I continued to contribute to the World Refinery Database by keeping the ownership database current. In 2005-2006, I was the primary analyst for PIRA Energy Equity Research (PEER). I covered 40 companies in the upstream, downstream and integrated sectors, wrote a monthly report and answered queries from customers. In addition, I managed complex equity models that were used in the preparation of equity market forecasts. In 2007, I returned to the management of the World Refinery Database after the analyst in charge of it resigned. I spent much of 2008 researching global gas-to-liquids and coal-to-liquids capacity, as well as oil sands upgraders. I also researched and produced a global diesel and jet fuel sulfur specification database. In 2009, I moved into a sales position.
June 2002 March 2004
MetLife Investments Morristown, NJ
Senior Communication Consultant - Research Analyst
I wrote presentations for senior Investments executives that were delivered at board of directors meetings, investor days and internal forums. I researched the fixed income, equity and real estate markets in order to produce PowerPoint slides and written materials. I also contributed to Investment Committee and Operational Review pre-read books. On occasion, I advised the Public Relations and Investor Relations departments on Investments matters. Additionally, I worked on a team that performed competitive intelligence analysis. I wrote and edited an internal newsletter.
May 1998 April 2002
New York Mercantile Exchange New York, NY
Senior Research and Marketing Manager
From 1998 2000, I managed the marketing of refined products and crude oil futures throughout the Americas and Asia. I conducted existing and potential client meetings, taught risk management workshops and threw parties and golf tournaments. I oversaw a ~$2 million budget and managed two subordinates.
In 2001, I moved over to the research department, where I managed new futures and options product development. I established and maintained physical market databases and models, provided expert market analysis to internal and external audiences and functioned as a liaison to regulatory agencies and prepared regulatory submissions. Following September 11, 2001, the marketing and research functions were combined.
December 1996 April 1998
Energy Intelligence Group New York, NY
Executive Editor Oil Market Intelligence
Correspondent Petroleum Intelligence Weekly
As a reporter and editor, I analyzed oil and refined products market fundamentals and wrote articles for daily, weekly and monthly periodicals. I also maintained global petroleum supply and demand models. I broke many important stories and provided expert commentary to media outlets.
February 1995 December 1996
Dow Jones & Company Jersey City, NJ
Energy Market Correspondent Dow Jones Energy Service
I wrote articles for a wire service covering the international energy markets. I determined daily prices of international and domestic crude oils. I tracked energy market trends and performed spot market analysis on that data. I covered the UN/Iraq oil-for-food negotiations and OPEC meetings. I also launched Western Hemisphere petrochemical price and news coverage.
January 1990 February 1995
The McGraw-Hill Companies New York, NY and Houston, TX
Associate Editor Platt's Oilgram Price Report
I wrote articles for daily, weekly and monthly periodicals and a wire service. I determined daily prices of domestic crude oils and refined products. From 1990 1992, I covered the refined products and asphalt markets in Houston, Texas. During that time, I researched and wrote a special report that was published as an appendix to the annual Platt's Oilmanac concerning Reid vapor pressure in gasoline. From 1992-1995, I covered the U.S. and Latin American crude oil markets and edited a monthly U.S. crude oil and refined products imports and exports newsletter.
November 1988 January 1990
Houston Lighting & Power Bay City, TX
Media Specialist South Texas Project Electric Generating Station
I was assigned to the Nuclear Training Department and produced, wrote and edited all video programming for use in training for the nuclear power plant. I produced slides and presentations for training courses and translated technical manuals into plain English. Using an early database software package, I catalogued all training materials and equipment into a user-friendly database. On occasion, I assisted the plant spokesman in his public relations duties.
Education
San Diego State University San Diego, California
M.A. Telecommunications 1993
Trinity University San Antonio, Texas
B.A. Communication 1986
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Eikon, Bloomberg. |
