WEBINAR: Members in Transition Seminar #55 co-hosted with AAPG

Speaker #1 Title:  Senior Account Manager

Speaker #1 Company: Premier Oilfield Group

Speaker #1 Bio:

Bryan began his career as a geologist for Ingrain Inc in 2008 where he was an integral part of the company’s validation period that led to the commercial launch of their product line and subsequent acquisition to Halliburton. After spending some time in subsurface data licensing at TGS NOPEC, he transitioned to Premier Oilfield Group in the capacity of Senior Account Manager. Over his career, he has held positions in operations, research & development, and sales & marketing.  Outside of work, Bryan enjoys personal studies in theology, outdoor activities like hiking or camping, and playing video games. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. Bryan received his B.S. in Geology from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008 and his M.S. in Analytics at Texas A&M University in 2018.

Speaker #1 Abstract: 

Transitioning to different roles in any company is a great learning experience. Many professionals explore various roles in organizations to get a sense of their inclination in a business setting. Others like looking for new challenges and variety in their career. In today’s environment, flexibility and diversity of skill sets are touted in social media, academia, and the corporate world. One area, often overlooked by professionals who come from a technical background, is sales and business development.

This role offers a wide array of personal development in areas like rapport building, powerful communication, effective listening, and cultivating prospects. Areas, where people with a technical background bring added value, are through sales and business development related metrics that utilize the quantitative nature of those from a technical discipline. Exploring the sales strategy and understanding how effective sales drive any organization is a skillset worth developing in any environment.

Speaker #2 Title: Talent Development Consultant

Speaker #2 Company:  Lee Hecht Harrison

Speaker #2 Bio: Mark has been a consultant, executive coach and workforce engagement facilitator for over 20 years. Many of his engagements involve essential team and individual communications skills and methods required for leaps in team performance, especially in settings involving cross-generational challenges. Over the past ten years, much of his work has focused on the junior and senior executive level success profile supporting large, complex transformations, particularly in the areas of healthcare, government services, customer support, and university leadership. In addition, he has designed and implemented unique methods for identifying best-fit physicians for leadership roles in cancer centers and medical schools. His work is strongly based on Learning Organization concepts, specifically on executive reflection, mindfulness, and accelerated development.

Speaker #2 Abstract: Shaping Your Personal Brand So Others See the Best You

Mark Tanenbaum, a Career Consultant with LHH, will provide insights and practices for shaping and presenting your brand that others need to experience during your career transition. Topics include developing your compelling brand narrative, key elements of your personal brand, tips to avoid diluting your brand, and practicing your delivery for optimal impact.