DEVONYA GREENWOOD
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Strategist & Project Leader with over 15 years of experience enhancing operational efficiency and providing comprehensive Litigation Support across the Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Construction, and Data Center sectors. Recognized as a dual-threat asset for a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex field operations, corporate legal strategy, and diverse areas of law. Expert in Project Controls (Primavera P6) and Environmental Senior Permitting, with a deep background in implementing robust EHS programs that ensure OSHA/EPA compliance while protecting schedule integrity.
A versatile professional contractor with a proven track record in large-scale document control migrations, strategic resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Skilled in navigating multi-industry legal challenges, providing expert support for litigation across all practice areas to minimize liability. Exceptional communicator known for reliability in high-stakes environments, delivering measurable results through a blend of technical proficiency, client relations, and a disciplined work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
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Certificate
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Notary Standard and Online
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Safety Technology
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Project Management (In Progress)
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Permitting (in progress)
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Cost Estimation (in progress)
Work History
Independent Contractor
Greenwood Est.
2012 - Current
- Developed tailored solutions for diverse client needs, enhancing service delivery and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to identify operational challenges, driving process improvements and efficiency.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Conducted research on industry trends, providing strategic insights to inform client decisions.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust throughout project cycles.
- Streamlined communication processes between clients and teams, improving response times and clarity of information.
- Led workshops to educate clients on best practices, enhancing their operational effectiveness and knowledge base.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather client insights, continuously refining service offerings based on input received.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands or unforeseen challenges within a project''s scope without compromising results.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring clear communication of project scope and expectations for both parties.
- Offered creative problem-solving techniques when faced with unexpected obstacles during the course of a project.
- Identified new business opportunities through networking events, online platforms, or word-of-mouth referrals.
- Maintained detailed records of project progress, expenses, and communications for accurate invoicing and future reference.
- Improved overall project quality by reviewing work diligently before submission to the client for approval.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Litigation Support Specialist
Greenwood Est, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Specialized legal and project management consulting for medical, construction, and industrial clients.
- Litigation Support: Specialize in medical-related and personal injury cases, retrieving and summarizing complex records to create detailed chronologies for counsel.
- Evidence Management: Maintain strict confidentiality and a strong chain of custody for sensitive legal documents and medical records.
- Project Consulting: Provide ad-hoc scheduling and safety consulting for construction clients, ensuring alignment with docket control orders and regulatory requirements.
- Litigation Support
- Evidence Management
- Project Consulting
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement strategic solutions for client challenges.
- Developed comprehensive project plans aligning with client objectives and industry best practices.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to identify needs, gather requirements, and drive consensus on project goals.
- Analyzed market trends to provide actionable insights that informed business strategies and decision-making.
- Mentored junior consultants on best practices in consulting methodologies and client engagement strategies.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery for clients.
- Crafted detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for executive-level presentation.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, fostering trust and collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing optimal terms and conditions while reducing costs.
- Evaluated business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending targeted improvements.
- Handled filing systems for both short and traditional real estate transactions.
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting solutions for their specific business needs.
- Developed comprehensive strategies with key stakeholders to drive organizational growth and success.
- Organized and created shooting schedules for graphic design team, supervising progress of projects from production to post production.
- Facilitated change management initiatives, helping organizations adapt smoothly to new systems and processes.
- Generated significant revenue by securing new business opportunities through effective networking efforts.
- Coordinated case management systems, streamlining communication between legal teams
- Analyzed case documents for relevance, improving efficiency in document review
Legal Compliance Analyst
APEX MERIDIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Directed a diverse project pipeline across Oil & Gas, Data Centers, and Manufacturing sectors. Functioned as the central lead for Project Controls, Environmental Permitting, and Safety Compliance.
- Project Controls & Operations Management
- Spearheaded project teams to define scope, goals, and deliverables, utilizing Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to ensure schedule integrity for large-scale capital projects.
- Analyzed project data to identify critical path trends, mitigate risks, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
- Executed logistics strategies as a Freight Broker, negotiating rates and coordinating supply chain shipments to reduce costs and ensure timely material delivery.
- Environmental Compliance & Senior Permitting
- Managed all aspects of environmental permitting, serving as the key liaison between the company and regulatory agencies (EPA/State Boards).
- Prepared and submitted complex permit applications, ensuring 100% compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop strategies for environmental compliance during the design and construction phases.
- Safety (EHS) & Risk Management
- Developed and executed Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs in strict compliance with OSHA regulations, resulting in a 30% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Conducted regular safety audits, risk assessments, and Root Cause Analysis for accident investigations.
- Maintained detailed records of safety incidents (OSHA 300 logs) and delivered comprehensive safety training to field crews.
- Document Control & Digital Transformation
- Led a 2-year corporate initiative to implement an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) across all domestic facilities.
- Oversaw the conversion of hardcopy engineering documents into digital formats (Lagniappe/Open Text), performing quality control on indexing and metadata entry.
- Established workflow tracking systems for engineering drawings to monitor review, check, and approval cycles.
- Project Controls & Operations Management
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive project management frameworks to streamline workflows.
- Directed cross-functional teams to achieve timely delivery of high-quality infrastructure solutions.
- Fostered stakeholder engagement through effective communication and collaboration strategies.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations through thorough review and analysis of policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented training programs to educate staff on regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Conducted regular audits to assess compliance status and identify areas for improvement in operational practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business strategies with regulatory expectations, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory issues, influencing policy decisions and fostering a culture of compliance.
- Led initiatives to streamline compliance processes, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced risks for the organization.
- Monitored changes in legislation, advising stakeholders on potential impacts to business operations and compliance obligations.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Streamlined internal audit processes to ensure consistent adherence to legal regulations and industry standards.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base on evolving laws within multiple jurisdictions through ongoing research and professional development activities.
- Negotiated favorable resolutions during enforcement actions by working closely with regulators.
- Prioritized project-related tasks to efficiently complete essential tasks.
Document Control Specialist
National Oil Well Varco
2015 - 2020
- Streamlined document control processes to enhance retrieval efficiency and accuracy.
- Implemented electronic document management systems to improve accessibility and compliance.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems for critical project documentation.
- Conducted regular audits of documents to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained version control for all documents, ensuring that only the most recent updates were in circulation at any given time.
- Maintained document control system and updated work instructions, procedures and associated databases.
- Facilitated timely project completion by managing the distribution of essential documentation to project team members.
- Expedited information sharing between departments with the creation of an accessible central database for critical documents.
- Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
- Streamlined document control processes by implementing efficient organization and filing systems.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines and procedures.
- Oversaw creation, routing and data input of bills of materials, ECOs, ECRs and ISO documents.
- Uploaded company procedures and policies to EDMS, routing for approval and training.
- Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.
- Used Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam, and ProjectWise for document management and enhancements.
- Created project control documentation to support needs of important projects.
- Checked blueprints and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed technical documentation flow of engineering, project management, and construction activities.
- Liaised with project teams, vendors and third parties on documentation flow, handover, and project close-out.
- Remained informed on current regulations, especially concerning research industry and document creation.
- Maintained legally compliant, highly secure and user-friendly content to facilitate smooth use by internal and external stakeholders.
- Compared incoming data against quality, integrity and accuracy expectations, identified faults and affected timely remedies.
Education
Associate Level Coursework / Professional Development - Paralegal Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas06-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas06-2012
Skills
- Project Management: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Aconex, Jira, Asana, SharePoint
- ERP & Financials: SAP 50, SAP ERP Financials, Oracle PeopleSoft, Glovia
- EHS & Database: Intelex, Enablon, Cority, VelocityEHS, SafetyCulture (iAuditor)
- Reporting & BI: Tableau, Power BI, Advanced Excel, SPSS, Python (Pandas)
- Legal Databases: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Relativity, Concordance
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution & Mentorship
- Adaptability in High-Pressure Environments
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Digital transformation
- Technology implementation
- Strategic development
- Business analysis
- Organizational development
- Strategic planning
- Proposal development
- Data analytics
- Technical integration
- Program coordination
- Innovation management
- Solution planning
- Team leadership & development
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Subject matter expert
- Process optimization
- Integrity and honesty
- Assessments
- MySQL
- Change management
- Cost analysis
- Project leadership
- Business planning
- Customer relationship management
- Client engagement
- Analytical thinking
- Quality assurance
- Client rapport
- Product life cycle management
- Go-to-market strategies
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Resource allocation
- Forecasting and reporting
- Disaster recovery planning
- Project implementation
- Executive support
- Failure analysis
- Safety regulations
- MS office
- Analysis & evaluation
- Best practices implementation
- Employee management
- Performance assessments
- Management coaching
- Performance tracking
- Outcome accountability
- Staff management
- Timeline development
- Enterprise network hardware / software
- Issue resolution
- Project analysis
- Client requirements assessment
- Work product development
- Operations analysis
- Client relationships
- Goal setting
- Data warehousing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training and development
- Risk assessment
- Processes and procedures
- Requirements gathering
- Strategic growth management
- Manufacturing operations oversight
- Reports and documentation
- Content management system
Certification
- Safety & Construction (NCCER / OSHA)
- NCCER Safety Technology: (Includes Hazard Recognition, JSA, Incident Investigation)
- NCCER Field Safety & Construction Site Safety Supervision (CSSS)
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO)
- NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
- OSHA 30 (Construction Industry)
- NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
- MEDIC CPR / First Aid / AED / Bloodborne Pathogens
- Certifications in Progress
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Certified Scheduling Professional (CSP)
- Certified Project Controls Professional (CPCP)
- Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A)
- OSHA 500 / 510 Trainer Courses
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Legal Compliance Analyst
APEX MERIDIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
01.2015 - 01.2025
Litigation Support Specialist
Greenwood Est, LLC
01.2012 - Current
Independent Contractor
Greenwood Est.
2012 - Current
Document Control Specialist
National Oil Well Varco
2015 - 2020
Associate Level Coursework / Professional Development - Paralegal Studies
Houston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Houston Community College
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project Controls: Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Earned Value Management (EVM), Risk Mitigation.
- Environmental Compliance: Senior Permitting (Local/State/Federal), Site Assessments, Regulatory Liaison.
- EHS Leadership: OSHA Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Safety Audits.
- Logistics & Supply Chain: Freight Brokerage, Vendor Coordination, Procurement, Inventory Management.
- Document Management: Enterprise Scan, Lagniappe, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Open Text, Xerox DocuShare.