Garland Watkins
About Garland Watkins
Garland Watkins is a Financial Analyst at ExxonMobil, specializing in Operated by Others Joint Interest Billing (OBO JIB) analysis.
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Garland Watkins currently holds the position of Financial Analyst at ExxonMobil. In this role, he has been a vital part of the Controller's team since 2015.
Professional Experience
Garland Watkins commenced his professional journey with internships that helped build a strong foundation in finance. He interned at Texas First Investment Management Company in the Houston, Texas Area for one month in 2013. In 2014, he gained further experience with a six-month internship at King Muir Fund Advisors in the Greater Chicago Area. He has been serving as a Financial Analyst at ExxonMobil, based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, from 2015 to the present.
Education and Expertise
Garland Watkins holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he attended The University of Edinburgh for a short period in 2014. His education equipped him with in-depth financial knowledge and analytical skills.
Specializations
Garland Watkins specializes in Operated by Others Joint Interest Billing (OBO JIB) analysis, a critical area in financial analytics that involves the management and review of complex billing processes and cost-sharing mechanisms.
Background and Career Development
Garland's career development has seen him transition from internships to a stable role at a major multinational corporation. His early stints at Texas First Investment Management Company and King Muir Fund Advisors provided hands-on experience that has been instrumental in his ongoing role at ExxonMobil, where he contributes significantly to the financial planning and analysis team.