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A side gig of mine as an aspiring historian of the Calgary Stampeders

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Conducted enforcement related activities in AER's Liability Management group.• Researched and analyzed information in investigations and compiled comprehensive reports including a recommendation regarding orphan wells/facilities to the Orphan Review Committee or a recommendation to the Orphan Well Association.• Found responsible parties for potential orphan sites through contact with external stakeholders• Fostered and maintained relationships between AER and stakeholders• Initiated communication between industry/public/AER to address issues or concerns with potential Orphan sites.• Resolved issues and make decisions within established practices and making recommendation to management on non-routine issues.• Identified and assessed program needs to ensure the ongoing development of program; set priorities to effectively deliver the program and meet objectives• Ensured that the business processes were in alignment with requirements and improve the current processes for efficiencies• Reviewed and recommended system or procedural improvements for existing practices• Made presentation to stakeholder committees regarding potential orphan wells • Administered and oversaw the Orphan Fund Levy from 2012-2015• Continued to be involved with LM work as a backup for various LM functions• Assisted in interviews for positions within Liability Management and summer students• Compiled and analyzed key performance indicators relating to the Orphan Well Program

• Conducted the review of Licence Transfer Applications• Oversaw numerous tasks associated AER’s Liability Rating (LLR) Program• In depth knowledge of Directive 006, 011, 068, and familiarity with Directive 001, 024, and 075• Reviewed and administered Petroleum and Natural Gas Lease, Freehold Mineral Lease and Surface Lease Expirations• Conducted the initial review of Directive 067 applications as well as Corporate Profile Updates/Audits and Residency Audits• Compiled and issued Closure and Abandonment Orders pertaining to mineral expiries• Administered the update of AER systems with changes to licensee information• Reviewed letters of credit for security deposits to ensure adherence to Directive 068• Reviewed, analyzed and processed security deposit refund requests• Reviewed Multi Well Pads and Groundwater Protection appeals• Recommended and Instituted a number of procedural changes• Monitored Enforcement and Liability Management Inbox to respond from questions and inquiries from industry and within the AER.• Analyzed Liability Management data looking for trends• Kept records of required AER documents, both in electronic format and paper• Worked on special projects and issues pertaining to the Liability Management Group• Assisted with systems testing for AER databases

Emergency Planning and Assessment Group, Field Surveillance and Operations BranchEnergy Resources Conservation Board* Conducting reviews of Emergency Response Plans to ensure completeness andadherence to Directive 071* Assist with emergency response assessments using auditing principles, and inaccordance with established protocols and procedures* Registered and assigned Emergency Response Plans* Maintained and ensured that current Emergency Response Plans were kept up to date* Conducted setback referrals for municipal districts/counties Assisted with data searchesin support of setback referrals for local authorities* Respond to Directive 71 enquiries and address contentious public safety issues* Duty on EPA Helpline offering assistance in EPA issues to external stakeholders

• Completed the technical review and recommendation of resources applications• Helped ensure a timely turnaround on Resources Applications sent to the BOS group for preparation of disposition documents within a mandated timeframe• Liaised with application co-coordinators and section leaders, as well as assisted industry personnel with inquiries regarding Resources Applications and associated documentation pertaining to the application• Verified data elements in AER databases and if necessary contacted applicant for clarification or further documentation• Performed miscellaneous filing and reporting and acted as liaison with the Law Branch• Performed other supportive administrative duties in order to contribute to the overall team functions

Bachelor Of Education (Bed), 1-12

Petroleum Land Administration

Upstream Petroleum Industry Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.)

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