Up & Coming: The OGM Spotlight on Young Professionals

It’s too often that the hard work, dedication and creativity of a young professional working in the energy industry are overshadowed by those established in the industry. The industry is also known to be attached to an intimidation factor which discourages the Millennial Generation to seek a career in our ever changing industry. Well, that’s about to change! The OGM wants to turn the spotlight on young professionals, who make a difference in our industry everyday. Their commitment, endless hours of hard work and passion prove that anyone can attain a career in the energy industry.

We are excited to profile individuals in every issue from various companies that truly deserve the spotlight. We want to show the world that these young professionals mean business as they have each achieved levels of success that are motivating, inspiring and rewarding.

Check Out Your Favorite Current Up & Comers!

• • Greer Hunt

    

    The OGM:
    Do you use
    Social Media for work?

    Greer:
    "Yes absolutely. It’s a great resource and information tool. We use social media ads for recruitment and for marketing and brand recognition."

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    Business Development, Hunt’s Logistics

    At just 22, Greer Hunt Jr works hard and plays hard. When he’s not travelling the continent to compete in ultimate frisbee tournaments or representing his country internationally, Greer is scouting the same regions […]

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  • Sarah Constantine

    

    The OGM:
    What does
    success mean to you?

    Sarah:
    "Success is about finding balance between my desire to achieve goals with enjoying the journey."

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    Corporate Communications Manager, Pennecon Limited

    Born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sarah Constantine is the Corporate Communications Manager for Pennecon Limited and affiliated companies, where she oversees marketing, communications, corporate social responsibility, […]

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• • Mike Wahl

    

    The OGM:
    If you were to
    describe your career in three words what would they be?

    Mike:
    "Luck = Preparation + Opportunity"

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    Managing Director, Definitions

    Mike Wahl is the founder, owner and Managing Director of Definitions, a health, wellness and safety company serving the public and corporate clients since 2004. Early on Mike recognized the […]

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  • Laura Crosbie

    

    The OGM:
    Do you use
    Social Media for work?

    Laura:
    "Yes, I use LinkedIn personally and we have a company page for connecting with industry professionals, colleagues and clients."

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    Business Development Coordinator, Crosbie Group Limited and Member Companies

    Laura Crosbie was born into an entrepreneurial family from St. John’s, Newfoundland and represents the beginning of the 5th generation of family members in the Crosbie Group consortium of businesses. […]

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• • Kirk Bartlett

    

    The OGM:
    What do you
    think of Social Recruiting?

    Kirk:
    "It’s fine, it provides the accessibility for both the recruiter and the work force to communicate with each other. "

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    Sales Manager, Subsea Canada FMC Technologies

    Kirk is a Newfoundlander who grew up in Glovertown, a beautiful town bordering Terra Nova National Park. Kirk spent his youth focused on sports and competing across NL and Canada […]

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  • Kelly Hunsicker

    

    The OGM:
    What impact does
    technology have on your career?

    Kelly:
    "I’m not sure I would be able to function without it. It’s an invaluable resource that puts the world at your fingertips."

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    Assistant Vice President, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

    With lots of love for her “Boomtown” and a native Houstonian, Kelly Hunsicker currently serves as an Assistant Vice President in the Oil & Gas group at Bank of America […]

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• • Lale Korkmaz

    

    The OGM:
    If you were to
    describe your career in three words, what would they be?

    Lale:
    "Creativity, risk, collaboration."

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    Intellectual Property Attorney, Mossman, Kumar & Tyler. PC

    Lale is an attorney, mechanical engineer, industrial engineer and an artist. She is an inventor on six patents, and worked within the oil service industry on high profile projects prior […]

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  • Melissa English-Barbour 

    

    The OGM:
    Do you have a
    role model you look up to?

    Melissa:
    "The role models that I look up to are the hard-working career moms out there who try to balance it all -successfully raising a family and having a rewarding career. I love to swap strategies and success stories; it revitalizes me."

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    HSE and Quality & Risk Manager, WorleyParsons

    Melissa is a born and bred Newfoundlander who has always lived within 5 minutes of her childhood home in beautiful Conception Bay South. Although she doesn’t consider herself much of […]

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• • Shawn Freeman

    

    The OGM:
    If you were to
    describe your career in three words, what would they be?

    Shawn:
    "Short. Effective. Unconventional. "

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    Founder, TWT Group Inc.

    Born and bred in Calgary, Shawn Freeman is an entrepreneur, personable geek and the founder of IT services company TWT Group Inc. After completing a degree in computer science at […]

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  • Christopher JM Brown

    

    The OGM:
    What does success
    mean to you?

    Christopher:
    "Creating opportunities for those around me and watching them have the freedom to live the life they’ve always wanted."

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    Co-founder Blackout Power Trading

    Christopher is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Blackout Power Trading – an energy-trading firm that became profitable in less than a week of starting up. He has led the company […]

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