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United States

• Maintains compliance with 49 CFR 192 Subpart N and 49 CFR 195 Subpart G across sixteen US states• Manages approximately 150 projects at any given time and ensures OQ compliance for all employees and contractors• Developed and executed project tracking system that increased overall accuracy and efficiency and was adopted by the OQ Department to be used across the entire partnership• Initiated process improvement and composed two OQ specific procedures that were published for official company use• Collaborates closely with numerous departments to prepare and review records in preparation for external audits• Serves as audit lead for program specific external compliance audits conducted by both state and federal agencies• Plans, organizes, and executes internal audits to identify possible gaps in compliance• Facilitates OQ Performance Verification Evaluator Trainings• Analyzes past incidents to determine if operator error was a contributing factor in order to identify areas of program improvement• Establishes training objectives and strategies for compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and industry best practices• Spearheaded the development and lead training effort of new program utilized to streamline existing procedures• Represents Plains in the rulemaking process and establishment of industry guidance documents by working with fellow employees, industry trade organizations, and regulators• Follows and interprets proposed and final OQ related rules and regulations and informs management of any expected compliance changes• Keeps abreast of OQ related advancements and integrates relevant advancements where applicable• Plans, organizes, and facilitates yearly OQ assignment reviews for 1000+ internal members of the program• Verifies third party certifications to validate compliance qualifications (e.g., ASNT, Welder, API 653)

• Maintains compliance with 49 CFR 195 Subpart G across sixteen US states• Manages approximately 80 projects at any given time and ensures OQ compliance for all employees and contractors• Developed and executed project tracking system that increased overall accuracy and efficiency and was adopted by the OQ Department to be used across the entire partnership• Composed two OQ specific procedures that were published for official company use• Collaborates closely with numerous departments to prepare and review records in preparation for external audits• Serves as audit support for program specific external compliance audits conducted by both state and federal agencies• Analyzes past incidents to determine if operator error was a contributing factor in order to identify areas of program improvement• Establishes training objectives and strategies for compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and industry best practices• Spearheaded the development and lead training effort of new program utilized to streamline existing procedures• Represents Plains in the rulemaking process and establishment of industry guidance documents by working with fellow employees, industry trade organizations, and regulators• Follows and interprets proposed and final OQ related rules and regulations and informs management of any expected compliance changes• Keeps abreast of OQ related advancements and integrates relevant advancements where applicable• Plans, organizes, and facilitates yearly OQ assignment reviews for 1000+ internal members of the program• Verifies third party certifications to validate compliance qualifications (e.g., ASNT, Welder, API 653)

• Ensured environmental and regulatory compliance across the Midcontinent region of the United States• Served as support for external compliance audits conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality• Coordinated annual internal compliance assessments of regulated facilities to ensure environmental compliance with spill prevention, control, and countermeasure regulations, facility response plan regulations, and air quality regulations• Maintained compliance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act through SARA Tier II chemical inventory reporting• Reviewed, updated, and maintained operations and maintenance manual procedures to ensure compliance with 49 CFR §195.402 and §195.404• Monitored all compliance deadlines and planned associated work schedules to accommodate• Tracked, prepared, and entered the annual 1.2 million dollar regional budget• Served as Operator Qualification Coordinator

• Managed a team of seven Division employees, including the Division Operations Director, Assistant Division Manager, and the Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Director, on a project to clean, organize, and decorate the entire Midcontinent Division Office, which was completed 40% under budget, saving $10,000• Created a consistent schedule to keep my team informed of all monthly, quarterly, and yearly deadlines, including, but not limited to, agency notices, upcoming audits, form changes, and updated policies• Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report departmental data• Composed internal and external correspondence, including transmittal letters, for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors• Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions, distributing meeting notes, and tracking action item completion• Maintained complex digital filing system for compliance documents• Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for team of five• Managed invoices by applying proper account coding and directing to responsible managers for review/approval• Facilitated preparation and submittal of purchasing card statements and expense reports for department• Tracked departmental spending and prepared budget reports for management• Served as Management of Change (MOC) coordinator• Compiled monthly/quarterly reports for management• Managed team member schedules and tracked paid time off

Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States

• Worked closely with governmental agencies to ensure compliance relating to the drilling, operating, maintaining, and plugging of oil and gas wells• Prepared and filed forms with numerous governing bodies, including the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma State Land Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Land Office, and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division• Monitored injection volumes for saltwater disposal wells and submitted weekly reports to governmental agencies• Drafted business agreements, including, but not limited to, Exploration and Development Agreements, Assignments and Bills of Sale, Joint Operating Agreements, and Purchase and Sale Agreements• Determined ownership in minerals through research of public and private records• Reviewed title status, cured title defects, and provided title due diligence• Prepared and filed conveyance documents in the county records• Calculated royalty interests, override interests, and working interests• Created and maintained revenue and joint interest billing decks• Reviewed and coded all land department invoices• Responsible for oil and gas lease data entry and maintenance• Performed mailings on a regular basis, often using Microsoft Mail Merge• Assisted other land department members in maintaining project tracking

Master Of Jurisprudence, Energy & Environmental Law, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism With Public Relations Option