Extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, coupled with legal experience. Successful problem-solver with unique ability to build successful cross-functional relationships.

1. SUSAN GIVENROD
sgivenrod@gmail.com
713.502.6143
SUMMARY
 Strong analytical, organization, problem solving, process and project management skills
 Proven ability to build cross-functional, internal and external company relationships
 Ability to apply government statutes and regulations to midstream marketing and business practices
 Extensive experience in Energy Industry including construction of facilities, refining, alternative energy, and
Midstream Oil & Gas Production, from well head to market
 Strong Knowledge of Natural Gas Gathering, Processing, Transportation and Marketing Agreements, Oil and
Gas Leases; Agricultural Biomass Lease Option, and Supply Agreements
 Specialist in marketing relationships with Exploration and Production Joint Interest Partners
 Skilled at resolution of issues spanning multiple intra company functions and operations
 Proven ability to handle and prioritize several tasks simultaneously
 Knowledge of divestment processes and activities
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Commitment to support of company initiatives and culture of teamwork, safety, compliance and risk
management
 Ability to quickly become proficient in various computer software packages
 State of Texas Notary
 Strong computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat,Nuance
OmniPage 18; Concur; knowledge of Summation, Concordance, Relativity, Quorum Land Suite, IHS PI
Dwights, SAP Business Objects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CB&I INC, The Woodlands, Texas 2014 - 2016
Contracts Administrator
* Reviewing proposals, contract deviations, managing negotiations and participating in management reviews for
new opportunities (which includes reviewing EPC contract terms and conditions, scope of work, project
procedures and execution schedules on lump sum, unit rate and reimbursable contract models).
* Preparing project specific forms and supporting the negotiation and implementation of Subcontracts and
Purchase Orders.
* Reviewing financial instruments (such as letters of credit and bank guarantees) and Parent Company
Guarantees.
* Reviewing and negotiating Confidentiality Agreements and Interoffice Agreements.
* Work closely with in-house lawyers to conduct reviews of commercial contracts and other legally binding
documents in a fast-paced, schedule sensitive work environment.
* Preparing redline edits of contractual documents including coordinating review with in-house lawyers, risk
managers, tax and finance professionals and ensuring internal contract processes and procedures are followed.
* Ensuring contracts are consistent with project objectives and policies while avoiding onerous liabilities and
assisting with risk mitigation strategies. Apprising lawyers and/or management of potential business risks.
* Assisting with development of special contract language and custom agreements to meet special project needs.
Developing and managing database for special contract terms and conditions.
* Acting as a training, mentoring and development resource for both contract administration and procurement
staff within the company.
BP NORTH AMERICA, LLC, Houston, Texas 1991-2013
Agricultural Land and Lease Contract Specialist, BP Biofuels (2012-2013)
* Organized and managed contracts and land access agreements during their development, negotiation and
execution in a timely and efficient manner

2. * Collaborated with Land Team members in developing and maintaining productive relationships with
landowners necessary for obtaining land access for biomass production
* Developed processflow documents to formalize the land accessactivities set utilized to meetLand Accessgoals
and targets
* Ensured timely payment of rental, lease options and other necessary payments to land owners and crop growers
* Collaborated with a multi-functional team to select a software product to manage and maintain contractual
obligations, payments and prospective partner data
* Interacted with BP Legal and outside counsel to expedite contract development and execution
Business Development Coordinator – Midstream Group, North America Gas (1999-2012)
* Managed JOA Marketing Agreements for all of North America Gas
* Contributed on multi-discipline team within North America Gas to devise new processes for New Well Set Up
to result in more timely production payments as new wells are drilled and begin producing
* Provided contract compliance support to Midstream Negotiators for all of North America Gas
* Coordinated with multi-function intra company team and pipeline services company for timely connection of
wells
* Interfaced with Land Digital Documents team to ensure incorporation of Midstream Gas Marketing, Gathering,
Processing and Treating Agreements in the Land documents storage system
* Provided support to Working Interest Owners with their issues concerning revenue and ownership, serving as
liaison with appropriate accounting and IT&S Operations Services personnel
* Assisted with marketing process implementation with off-shore accounting services
* Responded to audit and litigation requests
* Assisted with data collection, reports and demonstratives utilized in business unit reporting activities.
Senior Legal Assistant, BP AMOCO, Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois (1991-1999)
* Provided in-house litigation support in Legal Department
* Organized and managed off-site trial support staff and office for an environmental trials in Kansas City, MO
and Kentland, IN
* Organized and managed physical data room for the sale of a corporate asset
* Provided legal research support
* Trained and supervised in-house and contract project assistants and legal assistants
* Conducted and managed large-scale document collection and production at various company facilities, both in
Upstream and Downstream businesses
* Provided litigation support to outside counsel resulting in savings of litigation costs
* Managed one of the first in-house litigation support computerization projects within the company.
EDUCATION
BS College of Human Resources,Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
ParalegalCertificate, Litigation Specialization, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMNENT
Precision Selling Course at Purdue University, July 2012
Marlborough Square Townhomes Homeowners Association, Houston, TX, Board of Directors, 2008 – 2014
National Contracts Management Association Certification Preparation Course, 2013
National Contracts Management Association, Space City Chapter,Co-Chair Fall 2013 Program