1. Cynthia K. Breneman
Houston, TX 77004
Cynthia.Breneman@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/cynthia-breneman/b4/4a2/89a 281-793-0826
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Results Oriented | Efficiency Driven | Creative | Adaptable
Dynamic and technically trained Administrative Professional with over20 years experience in multiple roles
and supporting large groups.. Development,review and implementation of procedures to ensure timeliness
and quality of results. Thorough, capable administrative professional adeptat managing multiple priorities
and making sound decisions. Highly organized self-starter with an appreciation for collaboration and
cooperation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southwestern Energy Corporation, Houston, Texas 2010 - 2015
Land Analyst
 Prepared oil & gas leases and all related contracts and correspondence, recorded executed lease
instruments at the County (or Parish), State and Federal level.
 Created and maintained database oflease acquisitions.
 Researched and analyzed leases,contracts and regulatory orders on project by projectbasis.
 Prepared bids for submissionat lease sales,paid off drafts for new lease purchases and assured
accuracy of associated documentation.
 Prepared correspondence to partners for new drills, workovers, recompletions,and lease
acquisitions
 Designed and maintained spreadsheets to monitor proposals,AFE spending,lease acreage and
related bonus, brokerage and other costs.
 Prepared exhibits, documents and reports for internal and external use and distribution.
 Coordinated communication with lease administration, ensuring properdocumentation of land
department files.
Devon Energy Corporation, Houston, Texas 2000 - 2010
Senior Land Technician (promoted to position2005)
 Prepared and submitted for approval all necessary permits for Devon Energy operations in
Federal waters, including: New Drills, Workovers,Recompletions,Abandonments, Exploration
and DevelopmentPlans.
 Weekly and annual reporting to US Minerals ManagementService on all ongoing offshore
operations, including preparationof the list of Covered Offshore Facilities (COFR) and Oil Spill
Financial Responsibility documents.
 Communicate and coordinate with Exploration, Drilling and other departments as necessary to
facilitate the above activities.
 Ongoing involvement with duties outlined in position below.

Land Technician (promoted to position 2001)
 Assist Landmen in preparationof oil & gas leases and all related contracts and correspondence.
 Backup AFE Coordinator in processing of AFE’s and invoices;coordinating AFE proposal
elections by partners and setting up Joint Interest Billings.
 Reviewinvoices and code to appropriate AFE, circulate for approvals and payment.
 Maintain spreadsheets to monitor proposals,AFE spending, lease acreage and related bonus,
brokerage and other costs.

2. Cynthia.Breneman@gmail.com 281-793-0826
Administrative Assistant – Land Department
 Supported Land Department in scheduling appointments, drafting correspondence and
maintaining the department calendar
 Provide wide-ranging administrative and clerical support for Landmen, Lease analysts, AFE
coordinatorand Regulatory Specialists.
 Develop and maintain Lease and acreage positionspreadsheet.
 Develop and maintain database of all Area of Mutual Interest and Confidentiality agreements.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Roundabout Theater Company,New York, NY – Assistant Stage Manager 1997-1999
T he Laury Group, Inc.,NewYork, NY – Payroll Manager 1994-1996
American Showcase Publishing,New York, NY – Book Sales Manager 1989-1994
____________________ Education and Professional Development __________________
University of Tulsa Continuing Engineering and Science Education:
Fundamentals of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling, and Production
Basic Petroleum Geology for non-Geologists
Petroleum Engineering for non-Engineers
Fundamentals of Leases,Titles and Contracts
Advanced Concepts of Leases, Titles and Contracts
Problems and Pitfalls in Joint Operating Agreements
State and Federal Regulatory Workshops and Seminars
Bachelor of Arts Wells College,Aurora, New York - 1989
________________________________ Relevant Skills ______________________________
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and ArcGIS
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