Experienced Lease Analyst with 13 years in the oil and gas industry, specializing in lease analysis, reporting, and compliance. Proven expertise in managing federal, state, and fee leases in Wyoming, as well as assisting with lease set-ups for Texas and Louisiana. Skilled in Enertia Land System and Microsoft 365. Currently pursuing Lease Certification through the Land Training Program and CPLTA certification through NALTA to expand knowledge and skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lease Analyst
Aethon Energy Operating LLC
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - Current
Analyze, summarize, and set up federal, state, and fee oil and gas leases, rights-of-way, and contracts in compliance with Wyoming state regulations and federal requirements
Manage lease obligations for federal, state, and fee leases in Wyoming, ensuring timely payment of rentals, royalties, extensions, and shut-ins
Support the Texas and Louisiana Analyst by setting up leases and contracts for Texas and Louisiana assets
Monitor and track lease obligations, including rentals, minimum royalties, extensions, and shut-ins for federal, state, and fee leases in Wyoming
Coordinate with federal and state agencies on issues related to lease obligations, lease extensions, and compliance requirements
Prepare documentation related to the renewals, extensions, suspension of operations, and relinquishment of oil and gas leases, including submissions to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and state authorities
Collaborate with landowners, government agencies, and field office personnel to address and resolve lease-related issues and ensure timely processing of lease-related activities
Learning to use the uploader tool for Enertia to maximize efficiency in entering lease and contract data, improving data accuracy and reducing processing time
Coordinated with accounting department to resolve billing discrepancies promptly, avoiding costly disputes or delays in payment processing.
Lease Technician
EXCO Resources, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
10.2011 - 03.2018
Managed file room operations, ensuring timely scanning and proper organization of all land documents
Received lease packets, maintained an intake spreadsheet, and organized necessary lease documentation
Processed monthly rental, obligations, and expiration calendar reports, keeping track of approval timelines and coordinating materials for payment processing
Conducted lease analysis related to rentals and obligations for accurate record-keeping
Created detailed written procedures for the department's rental, obligations, and expiration calendar reporting process
Assisted in preparing manual checks for special rentals, surface rentals, and shut-in payments
Supported the preparation of Releases of Oil and Gas Leases and assisted with Lease Extensions as directed by Lease Analysts and Managers
Managed the recording of land-type documents and maintained online County/Parish website accounts
Skills
Federal, State, & Fee Lease Management - Wyoming
Oil & Gas Contract Management - Wyoming
Compliance with BLM and State Regulations
Reporting & Data Analysis
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Motivated Self-Driven Professional
Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Enertia System Proficiency
Certification
Lease Certification, In Progress, Land Training Program, Professor Alyce Hoge
Affiliations
National Association of Lease and Title Analysts (NALTA) - Member
Dallas/Fort Worth Association of Lease and Title Analysts (DFW-ALTA) - Member