subject ms kitchen name matthew bray would interested speaking potential commercial development opportunities might available group enron consulting several energy companies last nine months seeking full time commercial development position leading energy company believe gas power development experience knowledge sectors energy value chain ability secure customers would allow contribute bottom line success group enclosed copy resume please let know would like discuss detail reached email address phone 512 346 4974 look forward talking soon regards matt bray matthew l bray 6000 shepherd mountain cove 212 austin tx 78730 phone 512 346 4974 email mlbray aol com profile energy professional established track record natural gas power trading pipeline storage project development long term supply marketing business development demonstrated success capital raising strategic partnering ability initiate complete projects acquire new customers negotiate strategic alliances produce bottom line results fast paced evolving environment experience spent last seven months consulting various energy technology companies consulting projects included cost benefit competitive economic analysis deregulated ercot power market electricity marketer market research writing business plan americas development group adg partnership us mexico chamber commerce organization american states adg pursuing building energy infrastructure development projects throughout latin america assisting energy company financing development natural gas storage facility founder president ceo 1999 2000 energystorehouse com houston texas initiated pursued business opportunity develop launch online auction site surplus equipment energy chemical industries company acquired energyprism com june 2000 recruited management team members board directors secured customer commitments post equipment upon launch marketplace worked closely auction service provider develop implement online marketplace developed detailed understanding energy e commerce market fundamentals business models potential competitors responsibilities also included devising operations technology plans negotiating revenue sharing agreements sales channel partners manager storage asset management 1998 1999 columbia energy group houston texas reporting senior vice president trading hired manage group 7 million year earnings responsible optimizing natural gas storage pipeline capacity leased throughout north america coordinated physical financial retail trading groups asset management customers fully maximize storage pipeline assets developed implemented financial marketing strategies joint venture 12 million year revenues louisiana local distribution company managed gas supply storage operations 8 municipalities located tennessee valley region identified negotiated major pipeline storage asset acquisitions utilized financial instruments including futures options swaps mitigate commodity price risk power trader 1997 koch energy trading inc houston texas performed hourly next day power trading activities wscc ercot spp ecar main serc regions reserved confirmed transmission capacity capitalize arbitrage opportunities analyze domestic power generation requirements develop short long term trading strategy developed maintained key business relationships utilities power marketers matthew l bray page 2 texaco natural gas inc 1994 1998 possessed various management positions texaco natural gas trading business development natural gas pipeline subsidiaries manager gulf coast marketing houston texas july 1997 june 1998 managed group 4 million year earnings providing natural gas trading marketing services gulf coast region accomplishments included assisting successful joint venture negotiation electronic trading company drafting business plan develop marketing financial risk strategy three year period managed successful development implementation new natural gas scheduling system responsibilities also included negotiating long term storage contracts natural gas storage facilities gulf coast region marketing representative calgary alberta canada may 1996 march 1997 international relocation open satellite marketing office new 40 million natural gas storage facility canada responsible employee staffing system implementation marketing storage services initiating customer relationships negotiated long short term storage agreements producers marketers utilities pursued joint venture strategic alliance opportunities western canada business development representative houston texas jan 1994 may 1996 position responsibilities included increasing physical capacity utilization company owned natural gas pipeline assets negotiated completion three pipeline interconnects development natural gas compressor facility successful acquisition natural gas gathering system served primary customer contact natural gas pipeline transportation rates operational issues negotiated long term firm natural gas pipeline transportation agreements estimated revenue 12 million personal profile education university houston master business administration 1999 university texas austin bachelor business administration management 1993 activities founding member americas development group fall 1996 texaco outstanding contributor award downtown houston association emerging leaders committee national energy services association houston energy association delta tau delta fraternity gulf coast united way volunteer central texas alzheimer association certified scuba diver golf racquetball tennis