Genuine interest in pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer.

  Outstanding academic performance with additional hands-on experience in the field.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Eclipse; Petrel; and Visual Basics.

  Fluent in English and Swahili.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Petroleum Engineering, University of Xxxxxx; expected May 2017 (3.74 GPA)

  Earned multiple scholarships, including from Samson Earth and Energy and Denbury Resources, as well a Transfer Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement during Associate Degree studies.

  Pending publication in the journal, Fuel, titled Asphaltene Deposition in the wellbore and review of the removal challenges, co-authored with other students.

Associate of Science (AS), Pre-Engineering, Xxxxxx Community College; earned Dec. 2014 (3.96 GPA)

  Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering in 2014 for earning the President s Honor Roll.

Chemistry and Physics Tutor, Xxxxxx Community College Xxxxxx, OK Dec. 2013-Present

  Educate students in chemistry, mathematics and physics subjects.

  Helped to implement a system to track assistance offered to students, which has proved successful.

Habilitation Training Specialist, Independent Opportunities Inc. Xxxxxx, OK May 2011-Present

  Create and implement resident care plans for the mentally handicapped, including assimilating residents into the community and documenting changes in their physiology and behavior.

Field Camp, Schlumberger Xxxxxx, OK   May 2015

  Designed a Kelly drive and rotary table during a team competition, including a model well rig.

  Learned the different segments of rig operation; wireline, well intervention, drilling and measurements equipment; cementing; and hydraulic fracturing stimulation.

Landman Shadowing Experience, Turner Oil and Gas Xxxxxx, OK      May 2011-June 2011

  Determined the process for mineral and land ownership.

  Researched titles and learned the process of buying leases and negotiating deals.

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer. I offer outstanding academic performance with additional hands-on experience in the field. For example, I currently hold a 3.74 GPA as I pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Xxxxxx, which I expect to earn in May 2017. I ve earned multiple scholarships, including from Samson Earth and Energy and Denbury Resources, as well a Transfer Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement during my Associate Degree studies in which I earned President s Honor Roll recognition for maintaining a 3.96 GPA at Xxxxxx Community College. Among my additional unique qualifications and skills:

  Pending publication in the journal, Fuel, titled Asphaltene Deposition in the wellbore and review of the removal challenges, co-authored with other students.

  Designed a Kelly drive and rotary table during a team competition, including a model well rig.

  Learned the different segments of rig operation; wireline, well intervention, drilling and measurements equipment; cementing; and hydraulic fracturing stimulation while observing out in the field.

  Determined the process for mineral and land ownership while shadowing for Turner Oil and Gas.

  Researched titles and learned the process of buying leases and negotiating deals.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Eclipse; Petrel; and Visual Basics.

As your contributor, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

John Michuki

xxx-xxx-xxxx