Ashley Gilliland

734 Willow Run, Yukon, OK 73099 (913) 515-4273

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Highly organized and analytical individual who can interpret and translate complex processes through observation,
communication and problem solving. Effectively collaborates with teams and/or individuals with primary focus on
providing the most precise and efficient delivery of our products and services while ensuring safety to all individuals
on location.
Technical Leadership: Directly responsible for the proper execution of multi-million dollar projects
through interaction with customers, pre-job planning, directing crews on location and on-site
supervision and troubleshooting while maintaining a zero-cost escalation record.
Technical Presentations: Ability to prepare and present technical information on products and
services to customers and management teams with clarity, precision and confidence.
Analysis & Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyze and problem solve quickly and accurately in a
rapidly changing and high pressure environment.
Education
B.A. Chemistry 2014, 3.10 GPA University of Kansas
Teaching License through the UKanTeach Program 2014 - University of Kansas
Completion of ASM International Material Science Camp 2014 University of Missouri Kansas City

Technical Skills
Technical Leadership, Professional Presentations, Data Analysis, Analytical Writing, Oracle PeopleSoft,
Stopped-Flow, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, Column Chromatography, Protein Culture, Titrations, Data Analysis,
Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Professional Experience
Halliburton Energy Services, El Reno, Oklahoma
Technical Professional (Field Engineer), Production Enhancement January 2015-Present

Managing technical side of multi-million dollar contracts, communicate with customers to obtain pre-
project information to perform preliminary analysis and design systems to be implemented. Perform
quality assurance testing pre-job and throughout project to ensure system compliance of Gold Medal
Standards. Monitor chemical inventory during projects, track cost vs. budget throughout our projects and
make adjustments based on any discrepancies uncovered. Analyze real time data streams to advise
customers of any potential issues, prepare post-job analysis and reports for the customer as well as
chemical disclosure reports for government regulations. Train new employees to ensure Gold Medal
Standards are maintained throughout our projects.

Responsible for engineering site locations and as well as technical specifications required for the
specific project at hand
Ensure the project and crew are well prepared to complete, deliver and maximize the asset value and
production for Halliburton customers and our shareholders
Facilitate astute troubleshooting analysis of systems to ensure on-time delivery while preventing
costly corrective actions
Proactively initiate conversations with customers to sell our products and services which will improve
production of their well and increase profit and shareholder value for Halliburton
Ensured cost reduction by making chemical adjustments on location through QA processes and
monitoring job progress to ensure chemical products are not used unnecessarily
Completed rigorous 12-week training and mentoring program which included full portfolio of services
offered, leadership, customer presentations and reporting with emphasis on quality, conflict resolution
and analysis of highly technical systems and data
Technical knowledge of all equipment and chemicals used on location and how they can impact the
performance, production and efficiency of the entire project
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Student Hourly, University of Kansas Office of Research June 2011 - December 2014

Assisted Grant Coordinators in data entry and preparing grants to ensure compliance and completeness of
grant proposals. Trained new employees on office procedures involved while ensuring a grant is ready to
be sent to the various agencies.

Implemented acute attention to detail to ensure data entry is correct in various programs including
Oracle PeopleSoft
Initiated and implemented various training methods to ensure complete comprehension of processes
included

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Chemistry Department October 2012 - August 2014

Assisted research experts in conducting experiments and analysis for research projects associated with a
National Institutes of Health research grant. Prepared and labeled samples for conducting experiments
and providing the research team with correct quantities of chemicals for experiments. Applied the
principles of chemistry and drew inferences from the experiments to support conclusions. Performed
administrative duties and supported the research team.

Represented the research group by traveling to Regensburg, Germany to expand on our research with
our sister university working on a similar NIH Grant.
Observations research procedures, recording results, drawing inferences about experiments
Stopped-Flow, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, Column Chromatography (labeling proteins), Protein Culture

UKanTeach Internship January 2012 - May 2014

Developed and implemented after school activities and lesson plans pertaining to math, science and
technology. Conducted group and one-on-one math, science and reading activities to supplement
classroom instruction to meet student needs. Designed and proposed a school-wide Science Olympiad
Competition.

Facilitated after school study sessions with students in an inner-city middle school
Implemented multiple teaching methods to ensure student comprehension of a variety of subjects

Leadership Experience

Lead Student Employee, University of Kansas Office of Research June 2012-December 2014
Student Employee of the Year Nomination, University of Kansas Office of Research 2013-2014 Academic Year
Freshman Student Engineering Council August 2010-December 2010
National Honor Society, Treasurer October 2008-May 2010
Student Council, National Honor Society Representative October 2008-May 2010