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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

● Pitched and implemented the first employee led Book Club with approximately 10 members, focused on creating a space to learn and practice self-accountability and optimism in all areas of life● Selected to facilitate the software selection process focused on user feedback and feature usability to locate vendors geared towards improving data communication between the field offices to the company headquarters. ● Served as the functional area lead, responsible for building SQL data… Show more ● Pitched and implemented the first employee led Book Club with approximately 10 members, focused on creating a space to learn and practice self-accountability and optimism in all areas of life● Selected to facilitate the software selection process focused on user feedback and feature usability to locate vendors geared towards improving data communication between the field offices to the company headquarters. ● Served as the functional area lead, responsible for building SQL data validation queries to perform conversion data testing to aid the vendor in resolving the client defects. ● Responsible for managing large scale software migration projects from the project requirement gathering phase to project completion and final deliverable sign-offs phase for mid to large sized companies utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning systems.● Facilitate weekly cross-functional project status calls, providing metrics on User Acceptance Testing, Validation Testing, Project timelines, and Data Conversion efforts, ensuring accurate project status reporting to Senior Leadership.● Create and maintain project budgets and forecasts, tracking overall project status and ensuring budget adherence. Show less

● Assist clients with developing an Owner Relations’ training strategy and conducting discovery sessions to increase the first call resolution metric for the Call Center.● Designated to serve as the Division Order SME on a client’s Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Project for the Land Administration department.● Serve as the liaison between the client and outside vendors to conduct a Request for Proposal project for an inhouse and field Land Broker Tool.● Responsible for… Show more ● Assist clients with developing an Owner Relations’ training strategy and conducting discovery sessions to increase the first call resolution metric for the Call Center.● Designated to serve as the Division Order SME on a client’s Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Project for the Land Administration department.● Serve as the liaison between the client and outside vendors to conduct a Request for Proposal project for an inhouse and field Land Broker Tool.● Responsible for managing implementation and acquisition projects from the project planning phase to project completion and final deliverable sign-offs. ● Facilitate weekly project status call for the Land Department to convey metrics around User Acceptance Testing, Validation Testing, Project timeline and Data Conversion efforts.● Assist project team with efforts to help clients have the most efficient experience migrating from one software to another through change management efforts. Show less

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

● Serves as an implementation consultant between the business and the end user to ensure the accuracy of programming changes● Works with end users on the Accounting and Land team to identify areas of value and process improvement with creating new projects ● Tracks project progress through the change management workflow within ServiceNow to stay in alignment with the compliance and audit protocols● Designated as the Project Manager to oversee developers and test reports with the end… Show more ● Serves as an implementation consultant between the business and the end user to ensure the accuracy of programming changes● Works with end users on the Accounting and Land team to identify areas of value and process improvement with creating new projects ● Tracks project progress through the change management workflow within ServiceNow to stay in alignment with the compliance and audit protocols● Designated as the Project Manager to oversee developers and test reports with the end user for the Actuate Server Update Project ● Leads and coordinates effort to convert and integrate SOX flagged reports for the Actuate to SSRS Integration Project● Selected as the Co-Lead for the Multi-Ethnic Employee Resources Group to increase diversity and inclusion efforts within the Pennsylvania and Fort Worth Offices Show less

Houston, Texas Area

● Initiated contact with outside companies to gather information on leases and Outside Operated Wells to ensure the flow of up to date records● Created a Virtual Visual Metrics Room and process flowchart to track the lifecycle of process improvement ideas based on Oxy culture traits. The Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft Excel Programs were developed to house idea generation, lifecycle information, tasks and program in a centralized location● Pitched and gathered the approval of Senior… Show more ● Initiated contact with outside companies to gather information on leases and Outside Operated Wells to ensure the flow of up to date records● Created a Virtual Visual Metrics Room and process flowchart to track the lifecycle of process improvement ideas based on Oxy culture traits. The Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft Excel Programs were developed to house idea generation, lifecycle information, tasks and program in a centralized location● Pitched and gathered the approval of Senior Level Management and Team Lead to work with students from OU MIS Field Project course to work through areas of improvement in efficiency using outside resources to build a database that would house key information on lease agreements● Led creation of Excel VBA training course detailing processes to make user experiences more efficient and ease workflow for the Land Administration Department on a biweekly basis to 15 participants ● Developed Excel VBA program utilizing SQL script as the backend code to connect to the database in order to allow users to search for agreements and output reports detailing pertinent agreement information for the Business Development group. ● Audited and updated SQL code to pull necessary lease acreage and interest reports for acquisitions and divestitures. In charge of interacting with the Land Systems Consultant ● Selected as a Super User to assist with the large-scale system upgrade of the MyQuorum Land System to the online version through the testing and development phase. Tasked with serving as the IT Super User Support and Implementation Liaison between the Quorum Consultant, Team Lead, Land Systems Consultant and the Land Administration Department. ● Led and trained a group of 3 individuals to integrate leases and contracts after a due diligence trade. Served as the Project Manager to map out the timeline of integration from the beginning phases through the Quality Assurance Phase. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Land Operations Rotation - Permian Basin● Coded and Developed VBA Macro enabled Excel Point of Penetration waiver tracking spreadsheet for capturing historical data and determining who was legally liable for issuing key documentation for the asset on a well by well basis● Designed and deployed user-friendly Excel spreadsheet to capture data needed for due diligence research across functions through the integration of Pivot Tables, Charts and Macros to ensure the accuracy of historical… Show more Land Operations Rotation - Permian Basin● Coded and Developed VBA Macro enabled Excel Point of Penetration waiver tracking spreadsheet for capturing historical data and determining who was legally liable for issuing key documentation for the asset on a well by well basis● Designed and deployed user-friendly Excel spreadsheet to capture data needed for due diligence research across functions through the integration of Pivot Tables, Charts and Macros to ensure the accuracy of historical data ● Researched and analyzed 278 contractual agreements to determine offset language provision requirements to deliver to GIS group for mapping into ArcGIS to reflect the most up to date leasehold acreage● Selected to analyze over 400 state leases, term assignments and pooling and unit agreements to determine depth provision language, extension criteria and amendments to be captured in Tobin Land System (TLS). Tasked with creating an extensive Microsoft Excel program to capture findings and data anomaliesDivision Order Rotation - Haynesville Basin● Selected to be a key contributor for cost savings project by keying over 500 EFT updates, interacted with Lease Owners and provided feedback to streamline process for future integration into the Business Associate Program● Developed greater understanding of Tobin Land System (TLS) transactions and became expert user through performing maintenance items such as suspense releases, Paycode changes and ownership updates● Participated in a suspense cleanup project to research and release owners in the process of escheat to the state. Released more than $64,000 to various entities and companies.● Selected to research and evaluate title requirements for 35 wells located in Louisiana and performed 40 Paycode updates for BHP Operated by Others take in-kind project. ● Engaged in communication with a diverse group of landowners to ensure owner retention and satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of their ownership of the asset Show less

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Energy Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, JCPenney Leadership Program, Energy Management Student Association, Price.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Management Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, JCPenney Leadership Program, Energy Management Student Association, Price.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Arts

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Business Professionals of America, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Challenge ECHS Honor Society, Texas Scholars.