Lizette Leon-Rodriguez, Ph.D., M.S.
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Erik Kneller
I worked with Lizette on a global exploration team focused on finding new hydrocarbon opportunities. Lizette’s deep knowledge of stratigraphy and ability to quickly learn how to apply new interpretation tools and geologic concepts had an immediate impact. Through her hard work and collaborative approach, Lizette led the team toward identifying the highest quality leads produced during the project. Lizette’s effective communication skills also played a major role in the the team’s success through leading technical presentations to decision makers and helping team members refine presentations. In addition to contributing an impressive technical skillset, Lizette is a pleasure to work with and brings a positive energy that helps build team cohesion and drives the team toward reaching objectives.
Keith Knabe
I was one of Lizette’s mentors during her internships with ExxonMobil in 2008-2009 and after she joined the company full-time from 2011 until my retirement in 2016. What impressed me the most about Lizette when she was a new hire at ExxonMobil was her passion for micropaleontology and stratigraphy and her willingness to listen and learn from her mentors. She easily integrated into our team of specialists and started contributing right away. Her ability to learn new skills and adapt to new responsibilities is evident by her success at becoming a carbonate stratigrapher in recent years. Lizette is an excellent communicator whether she is interacting with her team members, making formal presentations or writing technical reports detailing the results of her studies. She is fluent in Spanish and English, which is a significant asset in working internationally. Based on the many skills Lizette has acquired and developed during her 10 years at ExxonMobil, I am confident that she would be a great fit for any Institution/Company.
Erik Kneller
I worked with Lizette on a global exploration team focused on finding new hydrocarbon opportunities. Lizette’s deep knowledge of stratigraphy and ability to quickly learn how to apply new interpretation tools and geologic concepts had an immediate impact. Through her hard work and collaborative approach, Lizette led the team toward identifying the highest quality leads produced during the project. Lizette’s effective communication skills also played a major role in the the team’s success through leading technical presentations to decision makers and helping team members refine presentations. In addition to contributing an impressive technical skillset, Lizette is a pleasure to work with and brings a positive energy that helps build team cohesion and drives the team toward reaching objectives.
Keith Knabe
I was one of Lizette’s mentors during her internships with ExxonMobil in 2008-2009 and after she joined the company full-time from 2011 until my retirement in 2016. What impressed me the most about Lizette when she was a new hire at ExxonMobil was her passion for micropaleontology and stratigraphy and her willingness to listen and learn from her mentors. She easily integrated into our team of specialists and started contributing right away. Her ability to learn new skills and adapt to new responsibilities is evident by her success at becoming a carbonate stratigrapher in recent years. Lizette is an excellent communicator whether she is interacting with her team members, making formal presentations or writing technical reports detailing the results of her studies. She is fluent in Spanish and English, which is a significant asset in working internationally. Based on the many skills Lizette has acquired and developed during her 10 years at ExxonMobil, I am confident that she would be a great fit for any Institution/Company.
Erik Kneller
I worked with Lizette on a global exploration team focused on finding new hydrocarbon opportunities. Lizette’s deep knowledge of stratigraphy and ability to quickly learn how to apply new interpretation tools and geologic concepts had an immediate impact. Through her hard work and collaborative approach, Lizette led the team toward identifying the highest quality leads produced during the project. Lizette’s effective communication skills also played a major role in the the team’s success through leading technical presentations to decision makers and helping team members refine presentations. In addition to contributing an impressive technical skillset, Lizette is a pleasure to work with and brings a positive energy that helps build team cohesion and drives the team toward reaching objectives.
Keith Knabe
I was one of Lizette’s mentors during her internships with ExxonMobil in 2008-2009 and after she joined the company full-time from 2011 until my retirement in 2016. What impressed me the most about Lizette when she was a new hire at ExxonMobil was her passion for micropaleontology and stratigraphy and her willingness to listen and learn from her mentors. She easily integrated into our team of specialists and started contributing right away. Her ability to learn new skills and adapt to new responsibilities is evident by her success at becoming a carbonate stratigrapher in recent years. Lizette is an excellent communicator whether she is interacting with her team members, making formal presentations or writing technical reports detailing the results of her studies. She is fluent in Spanish and English, which is a significant asset in working internationally. Based on the many skills Lizette has acquired and developed during her 10 years at ExxonMobil, I am confident that she would be a great fit for any Institution/Company.
Erik Kneller
I worked with Lizette on a global exploration team focused on finding new hydrocarbon opportunities. Lizette’s deep knowledge of stratigraphy and ability to quickly learn how to apply new interpretation tools and geologic concepts had an immediate impact. Through her hard work and collaborative approach, Lizette led the team toward identifying the highest quality leads produced during the project. Lizette’s effective communication skills also played a major role in the the team’s success through leading technical presentations to decision makers and helping team members refine presentations. In addition to contributing an impressive technical skillset, Lizette is a pleasure to work with and brings a positive energy that helps build team cohesion and drives the team toward reaching objectives.
Keith Knabe
I was one of Lizette’s mentors during her internships with ExxonMobil in 2008-2009 and after she joined the company full-time from 2011 until my retirement in 2016. What impressed me the most about Lizette when she was a new hire at ExxonMobil was her passion for micropaleontology and stratigraphy and her willingness to listen and learn from her mentors. She easily integrated into our team of specialists and started contributing right away. Her ability to learn new skills and adapt to new responsibilities is evident by her success at becoming a carbonate stratigrapher in recent years. Lizette is an excellent communicator whether she is interacting with her team members, making formal presentations or writing technical reports detailing the results of her studies. She is fluent in Spanish and English, which is a significant asset in working internationally. Based on the many skills Lizette has acquired and developed during her 10 years at ExxonMobil, I am confident that she would be a great fit for any Institution/Company.
Experience
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Ellington Geological Services
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Biostratigrapher - Consultant
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Jan 2023 - Present
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CUSHMAN FOUNDATION FOR FORAMINIFERAL RESEARCH INC
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United States
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Research Services
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President 2023 and Board Director (2011-Present)
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2011 - Present
The Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research, Inc., was founded in 1950 by a group of dedicated scientists “to promote research on foraminifera and allied organisms” Volunteering duties: Appraisal and approval of research grants for undergraduate and graduate students, and early career researchers. Overseeing and organizing yearly scientific forum. Outreach and social media communication strategies advisor. The Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research, Inc., was founded in 1950 by a group of dedicated scientists “to promote research on foraminifera and allied organisms” Volunteering duties: Appraisal and approval of research grants for undergraduate and graduate students, and early career researchers. Overseeing and organizing yearly scientific forum. Outreach and social media communication strategies advisor.
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ExxonMobil
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Biostratigrapher and Clastic Reservoir Stratigrapher
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2022
Clastic Reservoir Experience: Deep-water reservoirs: Guyana (Stabroek Block), Suriname, Gulf of Mexico, Angola. Unconventional reservoirs: Eagle Ford, Mancos Shale (USA), Vaca Muerta (Argentina), Middle and Upper Magdalena Valley with emphasis on La Luna Fm. (Colombia)• Stratigrapher and Biostratigrapher for the Guyana and Suriname Basins (+10 well analysis and +5 oil discoveries)• Reservoir Characterization: Integrated micropaleontological data from core and cuttings with electric logs, isotopic, and lithologic datasets. Developed sequence stratigraphy frameworks. Created data-driven interpretations of environments of deposition. Influenced teams to optimize sampling. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define reservoir and seal presence and quality.• Ensured timely delivery of products and reports in line with business requirements. Prepared research and well reports that included age models, paleoclimatological, paleoenvironmental, paleobathymetric interpretations as well as biostratigraphic charts and well correlations.
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Exploration Geoscientist: Biostratigraphy and Stratigraphy Specialist
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2022
Geoscientist: Stratigrapher and Biostratigrapher of planktic and benthic foraminifera. Paleoclimatological, paleoenvironmental, and biofacies analysis for clastic and carbonate reservoirs. Age models and forward geological modeling, data integration and analysis to evaluate reservoir and seal presence and quality.
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Carbonate Reservoir Geoscientist
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2021
Experience in carbonate reservoirs from Brazil Pre-Salt, Guajira Basin (Colombia) and Gulf of Venezuela Basin (Venezuela), Sandakan Basin (Philippines)• Created a scenario-based analysis workflow using Geological Process Modeling (GPM) integrated with wellbore datasets to identify zones of enhanced reservoir performance and regions of poor reservoir quality• Coordinated a team of 5 geoscientist to create and provide the geologicalframework of a ~5-7B barrels oil field in the Santos Basin• Delivered strategic exploration opportunities in underexplored areas. Performed subsurface mapping, 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, geological characterization, and volumetric and probabilistic risk assessment
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Rice University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant and Lecturer
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2006 - 2011
ESCI 101, Department Seminar ESCI 101, Department Seminar
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Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scientific participant in the Expedition 320 Equatorial Pacific
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Mar 2009 - May 2009
Spent 2 months aboard the Joides Resolution (Scientific Research Vessel) as planktic foraminiferal biostratigrapher. Research on Carbon cycle, climate change, and Carbon dioxide atmosphere-ocean interaction. Publications in Nature and the Expedition Proceedings Spent 2 months aboard the Joides Resolution (Scientific Research Vessel) as planktic foraminiferal biostratigrapher. Research on Carbon cycle, climate change, and Carbon dioxide atmosphere-ocean interaction. Publications in Nature and the Expedition Proceedings
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Micropaleontologist - Biostratigrapher
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2008 - 2009
Two summer internships working on Cenozoic planktic and benthic foraminifera biostratigraphy. Identification of environments of deposition based on lithology and foraminiferal assemblages Two summer internships working on Cenozoic planktic and benthic foraminifera biostratigraphy. Identification of environments of deposition based on lithology and foraminiferal assemblages
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Florida International University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2004 - May 2006
History of Life Lab Teaching Assistant History of Life Lab Teaching Assistant
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Geoscience Consultant
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Aug 2003 - Nov 2003
Biostratigraphic study of Paleocene planktic and benthic foraminifera from Northwestern Colombian stratigraphic sections. Biostratigraphic study of Paleocene planktic and benthic foraminifera from Northwestern Colombian stratigraphic sections.
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Geoscientist
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Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
Curatorial activities: Inventory of Colombian ammonite collection - Geological Museum Jose Royo y Gomez Curatorial activities: Inventory of Colombian ammonite collection - Geological Museum Jose Royo y Gomez
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Education
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2006 - 2011
Rice University
PhD, Paleoceanography, Micropaleontology -
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Florida International University
M.Sc., Micropaleontology, Geology -
1995 - 2002
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
B.Sc., Geology
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