Denise Slavens
Parker,Colorado
Summary
A dependable and detail-oriented executive administrative assistant and land technician with extensive knowledge in contract preparation, financial reports, data analysis, organization, compliance, customer service, confidentiality, process improvement and database maintenance. Develops new processes for accurate tracking of expenditures and budget management. Improves database integrity by compiling various data reports using complex functions in Excel. An adaptable forward-thinker that possesses solid technical knowledge that fosters innovation, teamwork, sound decisions and solutions to complex challenges who will contribute to the success of a company in any industry.
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
CDH Consulting LLC
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Coordinated schedules and meetings, optimizing time management for staff.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, facilitating a smooth transition process.
- Developed training materials for administrative procedures to improve team performance.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
Land/Accounting Manager
TWIN BRIDGES LLC
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Preparation of Confidentiality Agreements, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Joint Operating Agreements, Lease Amendments, Exhibits, and various other legal contracts
- Interact with attorneys regarding acquisitions and bankruptcy filings
- Project Manager for exploratory Helium project to ensure permitting and regulatory compliance
- Accounting Manager for seven LLC’s, accounts payable and receivable
- Event planning, managing deadlines, document management, mailings, and other administrative duties needed by the managers
Executive Assistant/Land Technician
JAGGED PEAK ENERGY
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Increased department productivity by taking on projects that were previously handled by the Executive VP of Land & Acquisitions and established new procedures reducing the time needed to complete tasks
- Coordinated and oversaw development of time sensitive projects with multiple landmen and brokers
- Prepared various Land contracts, exhibits and agreements including JOA’s, Assignments, Surface Use Agreements, and other land related documents
- Created AFE workflow for operated and non-operated AFE’s. Tracked outgoing and incoming AFE’s and elections and communicated elections to respective peers
- Worked closely with engineering to ensure accuracy of WI/NRI computations
- Key department contact for accounting for invoice review, proper coding and check requests
- Streamlined accounting/land reconciliation resulting in the decrease of quarterly discrepancies
- Prepared presentations and spreadsheet for board meetings and quarterly stockholder financial reports
- Provided updates to lease administration for, vendor records, lease records and ownership changes
Office Administrator
GUZMAN ENERGY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Screened all calls and routed to appropriate party
- Maintained office supplies, equipment, mail distribution, internal and external meetings and event catering
- Ran and distributed various reports depicting energy outages, pricing variables and volatility marks
- Assisted with preparation of documents for assignment and transfer of renewable generating units
- Verified accuracy of production uploads to regional renewable reporting entities
- Improved timely and accurate reporting by developing tracking procedure for multiple solar projects and reporting deadlines by state
Land Data Analyst
EMERALD OIL, INC.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked closely with General Counsel during divestiture to ensure proper handling of consent to assign responses and preparation of divestiture documents for closing and county recordings
- Supervised lease analyst and trained land technicians to ensure proper entry of lease obligations, provisions, interest calculations, acreage calculations, county recording procedures, land payment requests, document retention and other procedures pertinent to land
- Maintained database integrity through report analysis, including developed and undeveloped acreage, lease and tract status, lease and contract association, lease and well association, legal descriptions and depth limitations, company working interest and net revenue interest
- Prepared various land-related legal documents, including county and federal assignments, releases and exhibits for mortgages and purchase and sale agreements
- Prepared quarterly and end-of-year disclosure reports reflecting developed and undeveloped acreage, leases lost due to expirations, divestitures, acquisition, cessation of operations and extension as well as other reports, including future expirations, acquisition, and broker cost summaries, operated and non-operated working interests, net revenue interests and deck changes
Land Technician
VENOCO, INC.
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Tracked and reported acquisition expenditures directly to executive land manager and CFO for public stock meetings, quarterly reviews and annual budget preparation
- Processed 30 new leases weekly
- Assisted with preparation of leases, extensions, amendments, surface use agreements, ratifications, quit claim deeds and additional curative documents
- Served as key contact for brokers during 167,000-acre exploration acquisition
- Implemented and managed tracking reports, including lease and extension activity, quit claim deeds, county recordings, shut-in periods and drilling permits
Executive Assistant
LARIO OIL AND GAS COMPANY
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Tracked and entered budget changes for U.S. and Canadian office
- Prepared land related documents and board meeting presentations
- Coordinated travel, organized industry functions and tasks associated with CEO’s personal business and finances
- Assisted production technicians with AFEs, production data input and state reporting
Education
B.A.A.S. - Criminal Justice, Applied Behavior Analysis and Social Work
University of North Texas
Denton, TexasSkills
- Journal entries
- Invoicing
- Payment collection
- Bank account reconciliations
- Quickbooks
- Accounts receivable management
- Office management
Customer relations
Administrative support
Scheduling and calendar management
Billing
Credit and collections
Scheduling coordination
Staff management
Meeting planning
MS office
Problem resolution
Documentation and reporting
Employee training
Computer skills
Affiliations
- American Association of Professional Landmen
- Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen
- The National Association of Lease and Title Analysts
- Denver Association of Lease and Title Analysts
Certification
Notary Public for Colorado
Timeline
Office Manager
CDH Consulting LLC
03.2022 - 03.2025
Land/Accounting Manager
TWIN BRIDGES LLC
01.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Assistant/Land Technician
JAGGED PEAK ENERGY
01.2017 - 01.2020
Office Administrator
GUZMAN ENERGY
01.2016 - 01.2017
Land Data Analyst
EMERALD OIL, INC.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Land Technician
VENOCO, INC.
01.2008 - 01.2014
Executive Assistant
LARIO OIL AND GAS COMPANY
01.2005 - 01.2007
B.A.A.S. - Criminal Justice, Applied Behavior Analysis and Social Work
University of North Texas
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