Work Experience
2023 – 2025
Vice President, Business Development
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LCC
- Directed corporate development strategy, evaluating partnerships, acquisitions, and new market opportunities.
- Led due diligence, financial modeling, and risk assessment for major transactions.
- Built business cases aligned with long-term growth objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with investment banks, partners, and industry leaders.
- Provided strategic insight on market trends and competitive dynamics.
- Guided post-acquisition integration and synergy capture.
- Represented Motiva at industry and investor forums.
2014 – 2023
Director of Commercial Financial/M&A – Strategy & Business Development
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LCC
- Led commercial finance for a $30B enterprise, overseeing M&A, JV development, and strategic investments.
- Deal Team Lead for a $2B acquisition, the largest in company history.
- Built the commercial finance function, standardizing evaluation frameworks and risk methodologies.
- Supported transactions across refining, chemicals, logistics, and marketing.
- Mentored a team of senior finance advisors; led multi-discipline deal teams.
- Implemented M&A systems, VDR processes, and transaction governance tools.
- Developed strategic studies and presented pipeline updates to executive leadership.
2012 – 2014
Manufacturing & Complex Business Finance Manager
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LCC
- Led finance, accounting, and procurement for the Norco manufacturing complex (refining, chemicals, bitumen).
- Delivered $17M in benefits via Six Sigma initiatives and productivity improvements.
- Created a value improvement program identifying $25M in opportunities.
- Negotiated tax strategy yielding $10M in savings.
- Oversaw a $10M community investment fund.
- Drove working-capital improvements and ERP implementation readiness.
2009 – 2012
Refinery Finance Manager
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL, PLC
- Managed finance, accounting, assurance, and public relations for refinery and terminal assets.
- Reduced fixed costs by 10% and restructured contracts generating $5M savings.
- Negotiated land deal with projected $10M savings.
- Cut financial close timelines in half and strengthened internal controls.
- Developed global KPIs for operational efficiency and financial performance.
2008 – 2009
President
MCDANIEL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- Founded consulting firm advising clients in the U.S., Europe, and Qatar on finance, strategy, and operations.
- Improved cash flow metrics (25% DSO reduction), restructured debt, and optimized organizational design.
- Delivered performance improvement projects driving 20–30% gains across client portfolios.
- Provided advisory support across finance, tax, pricing, and operational strategy.
2007 – 2008
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
NEWPARK MATS & INTEGRATED SERVICES, LLC
- Transformed structure, systems, and strategy for a $100M oilfield services enterprise.
- Consolidated five subsidiaries, eliminating $3M in redundant costs.
- Reduced financial close time by 50%; strengthened credit structure for international sales.
- Directed a $22M acquisition and led divestiture of non-core assets.
- Introduced Six Sigma and built global distributor relationships.
2006 – 2007
Senior Business Consultant/ Product Steward
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL, PLC
- Developed global methodology for business process migration and shared-services strategy.
- Led and mentored consultants across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
- Expanded consultancy footprint in the Asia/Pacific region.
- Advised senior leaders on operational transformation, consolidation, and divestment initiatives.
2004 – 2006
Global Business Analysis Manager
SHELL INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION, INC.
- Led global analytics team supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Standardized SOX-compliant financial processes.
- Worked with NOCs on cost-recovery frameworks in Nigeria, Russia, and Brazil.
- Led divestment process standardization across Asia.
- Integrated finance operations at Samsung Heavy Industries, saving $4.5M annually.
2001 – 2003
Senior Global Finance Representative
GREAT BRITAIN SHELL CHEMICALS, LTD.
- Directed global reporting for manufacturing variable costs.
- Built KPIs and reporting systems for cost-of-manufacturing transparency.
- Delivered updates to the Executive Committee on cost-reduction commitments.
1999 – 2001
Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst
SHELL CHEMICAL, L.P.
- Managed state tax incentive program applications.
- Chaired capital committee for projects up to $10M.
- Provided financial support for procurement and contract strategy.
- Served as SAP PS module expert and internal control champion.
1996 – 1999
Commercial Credit Analyst/Relationship Manager
HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK
- Managed a $150M loan portfolio across multiple industries.
- Evaluated creditworthiness and structured financing to optimize risk–return outcomes.
- Served as administrator and trainer for WinFast financial analysis software.
1996 – 1997
Internal Operations Consultant/Management Associate
HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK
- Built custom software tools for accounting, reconciliation, and fraud detection.
- Supervised 35 accounting personnel.
- Led implementation of a $17M cash-management software system.
Education
1999
Post-Graduate Studies, International Finance & Accounting
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
1996
MBA, Finance
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
1995
BA, Business
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
Certifications
2012
Chartered Global Management Accountant
2010