Background of Kirby Hayes

Objective:  to continue my career in the implementation, development, and marketing of products and services in the petroleum industry

Experience:

Sales and Field Implementation Manager
     - Inspired and assisted in the introduction of a novel technology for enhanced primary heavy oil production, from conception, lab studies, research, funding, field trials and implementation
     - Developed a data base that efficiently handled candidate selection, dispatching, customer reports, invoicing, tracking and technique sensitive variables

Field Sales Representative
     - 1995 - 1998 - Schlumberger of Canada 
          - Dramatically increased sales in the heavy oil market
          - Demonstrated to management the profitability of production services in the heavy oil market
          - Wrote the technical article "Perforating for Heavy Oil Cold Production" and presented it as part of a short course at Lakeland College on production engineering for heavy oil.

Field Sales Representative
     - 1992 - 1995 - Jet Perforators / Norjet Geotechnologies
          - Increased market share by 15% by exploiting heavy oil specific experience
          - Convinced management and clients of the advantages of unique business strategies, philosophies and arrangements
          - Focused suppliers on continual development of oil well explosives design specific to the heavy oil market
          - Demonstrated to numerous clients various product, scheduling, programming, and optimizing techniques that improved the economics of production

Engineer-in-Charge, Field Engineer, Field Sales   Representative
      1984 - 1992 - Computalog Ltd.
          - Researched data sources, developed spread sheets, analyzed industry trends, and conducted market surveys to accurately predict wire line work in the petroleum industry
          - Increased company market share
          - Conceptualized, implemented, monitored, and modified a computer model to aid in bid proposals.  The model used historical data, future trends, expendable items, and a wide range of variables to accurately predict costs.  Bid acceptance increased by 15%.
 

Education:

     Grade 12 Graduate - Lloydminster Comprehensive High School
     Courses, Certificates, Training & Permits
          Driver's License (3Q)
          Standard First Aid
          Dangerous Goods
          WHMIS
          H2S Alive
          Radiation Safety
          Alberta Explosives Handling Permit
          Saskatchewan Explosives Permit
          Saskatchewan Radiation Permit
          The Principles of Sound Reinforcement - JBL, Calgary
          The Basis of Synthesis - Yamaha, Winnipeg
          Open Water Scuba Diver NAUI - Port Douglas, Australia
          Bronze Medallion - Red Cross, Lloydminster
          An Introduction to Micro Processors - Lakeland College, Lloydminster
          Direct Digital Logging I - Computalog, Edmonton
          Open Hole Logging Analysis - Computalog, Lloydminster
          Production Logging - Computalog, Grande Prairie
          Introduction to Data Bases - Grand Prairie Regional College
          Drive Smart - Defensive Driving Course
          Advanced Selling Course

Memberships, Appointments and Involvements

          Lloydminster Civic Band
          Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Band
          Board of Directors - Knox Presbyterian Church
          Christian Education Committee - Knox Presbyterian Church
          Tuxis and Older Boys Parliament of Alberta - Minister of Visitation
          Heritage Day Committee
          Tuxis Parliament Session Committee
          Grande Prairie Oilmen's Association
          Saskatchewan Musician's Union
          Performing Arts Theatre Fund Raising Committee
          Lloydminster Oilfield Technical Society
          Petroleum Society of CIM
          Jazz on the Border Society

Other Interests
    Music
        - Jazz, R&B, Rock
    Sports
        - Skiing, Swimming, Slo Pitch, Golf
    Travel
        - Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, North America