Honor Society® member
Jim Clayton
Field Service Supervisor at Chalk Mountain Services – Kermit, TX
- Political Science and English
- Class of 2025
- Van, TX
Member since February 2024
About
I am a 54-yr-old former oil field worker. After a work-related injury in January of 2021, I became unable to perform the physical labor required of my position. During my recovery, I saw my wife of 34 years through her education, as well as my oldest daughter. Both graduated Summa Cum Laude in their disciplines and my wife has since completed her Master degree in History. In January of 2023, I returned to college for the first time since 1994. My education is critical to my ability for re-entry into the labor force. My days in the oil field are past me, but I have worked the world over, and I bring a vast wealth of practical knowledge to combine with my education. Honors Society would afford me avenues to finance that education and open new doors in networking toward my future.
Education
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The University of Texas at Tyler
Dual Major Political Science / English
2023 – 2025
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The Art Institute of Dallas
Music and Video Production
1992 – 1994
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The University of Texas at Arlington
Music
1988 – 1991
Honors and awards
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Halliburton Site Safety Excellence Award, 3X Recipient
This award is given in recognition to major achievements in on-site health / safety / and environmental practices in the oil and gas industry.
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Halliburton Excellence in Leadership Recognition
This award is given in recognition of leadership / training / and mentorship in the oil and gas industry
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Honors School Member
The UT Tyler Honors College provides specialized content and programming for high-achieving and intellectually curious students at our university.
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President's Honor Roll - Spring 2023 - GPA 4.0
The UT Tyler President's Honor Roll recognizes students who complete a given semester with an overall average GPA of 3.7 or higher.
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President's Honor Roll - Fall 2023 - GPA 4.0
The UT Tyler President's Honor Roll recognizes students who complete a given semester with an overall average GPA of 3.7 or higher.
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The Archer Fellowship
Recipient of the Archer Fellowship, awarded by the Archer Center in Washington DC through the University of Texas System to develop public and private sector leaders who understand the federal policymaking process, are able to solve relevant policy prob
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I hope to achieve a position in international policy, whether through our government, or a private entity with an international presence.
- Graduate school interests
I intend to pursuit a Master degree in Political Science with a discipline in Foreign Relations or International Policy. I will consider a path to a PhD at that time.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy woodworking and have a small shop behind my home. I am also an avid writer. I have written multiple screenplays and have published pieces in magazines. I have one published book and am working on my first novel.
Experience
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Field Service Supervisor
Chalk Mountain Services – Kermit, TX
Mar 2017 – Sep 2021
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Operations Manager
Chalk Mountain Services – Tyler, TX
Apr 2014 – Mar 2017
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HSE Trainer / Job Site Safety Specialist
Halliburton Energy Services – Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Feb 2011 – Mar 2014
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
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