JOHN M.

COOK
(C) 918-639-6912 jmcook3@emory.edu
EDUCATION
EMORY UNIVERSITY, GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL
M.B.A., One-Year Accelerated Program, Decision Analytics and Strategy Concentrations
Keough Scholar
Leadership Coaching Fellow; Goizueta Finance Club; Energy Markets Club
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S.B.A., Double Major in International Business and Economics
Humphreys Study Abroad Scholar
Completed Econometric modeling course-work during semester abroad in England

Atlanta, GA
May 2017

Stillwater, OK
December 2011

EXPERIENCE
HELMERICH & PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DRILLING COMPANY
Tulsa, OK
Largest domestic US land drilling company with 2015 revenue of $3.1B
Drilling Operations Audit Lead
2014 to 2016
Performed 20+ contract and FCPA compliance high-risk vendor audits in South America, Africa, and Middle East,
analyzing training and financial records, interviewing leaders to determine local attitude towards international law and
contract compliance, and presenting confidential findings to C-suite executives
Designed offshore well control oversight program by evaluating operational risk and comparing federal code to firm
procedures, performed risk-based analysis at eight unique offshore platforms, interviewed 75+employees to formulate
and test compliance metrics, and proposed policy improvements to executive management and DOJ
Led fraud allegation investigations with financial impacts up to ~$6.5MM, interpreting unusual financial records,
testing control compliance, and coaching teammates on fraud prevention and investigative best-practices
Facilitated Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Key Performance Indicator adherence by conducting satisfaction and
awareness surveys and presenting unfavorable outcomes to process owners, leading to SLA awareness initiatives
Implemented process improvements for market driven capital equipment stack-out by determining conformity with
company policy, negotiating operational procedural differences among business units, and providing geographically
sensitive efficiency-based recommendations to Vice Presidents and Operations Managers
Analyzed unusual accounts receivable transactions of ~$50MM with VP of Drilling Administration, leading to
invoice adjustments and accurate records for customers and external auditors
Strengthened employee confidence and knowledge by providing unique job opportunities reserved for more
experienced employees, receiving positive feedback from employees and leadership
Internal Auditor
2012 to 2014
Advised domestic and international warehouses on theft prevention and improvement of standard operating
procedures, conducting interviews with Operations Managers, presenting operational efficiency recommendations to
C-suite, and creating company-wide warehouse policy, resulting in inventory reserve bookings up to ~$3MM
Performed Sarbanes-Oxley process testing on domestic revenue, supplies inventory, investments, and international
close accounting practices, validating internal control environment and governance procedures
Conducted quarterly drilling administration audits, reviewing rates and unique terms in 100+ contracts and resolving
gaps between contract billable and actual billed amounts, generating ~$50K additional receivables per audit
Improved relationships between finance, operations, and drilling administration by participating in specialized
training programs intended to develop operationally driven auditors for the firm
Floor Hand
2012
Controlled pipe handling, casing, drilling equipment on drill floor, encouraged safe work practices, and aided team
with rig maintenance on draw works, rotary system, shale shakers, mud pumps, and rig floor tools
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: FCPA Certified and TWIC Security Authorization
Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma and Wright Elementary Test Proctor
Interests: exploring new trails on my mountain bike, trying new food, and reading historical non-fiction