Manager Legal

Leader in Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Change, Transformation & Compliance

Contracts Management Procurement Change & Transformation Compliance Legal Consultant *************@***.*** (281) 658 - 0759 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosana-bryant-mba-jd/ Houston, Texas, USA Leader in Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Compliance, Change & Transformation with over 15 years of experience driving global contracts management, procurement, change, transformation, and compliance operations for world-renowned organizations with the energy, technology, engineering, and government sectors. Subject matter expert (SME) in all aspects of the supply chain lifecycle, from sourcing to negotiations, including category and contracts management, supplier and stakeholder relationship management, commercial expertise, and compliance. Track record of delivering large-scale, mission- critical projects aimed at reducing business risks while increasing internal efficiencies. Deeply passionate about leveraging a background in law and corporate legal affairs to ensure the highest levels of contracts management and compliance are maintained within complex global organizations. Fluent in English and Portuguese. Conversational proficiency in Spanish. Areas of Expertise:

Negotiations Commercial Expert Contracts & Category Management Supply Chain Legal Consultant Compliance Regulatory Affairs Change & Transformation Audits & Investigations Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Management Professional Experience

BP AMERICA, Houston, TX 2017 to 2020

Compliance Manager

BP (NYSE: BP) is a $303B, Fortune 10, global oil and gas company with operations in 80+ countries. As a Compliance Manager, oversaw Ethics and Compliance (E&C) investigations globally to ensure all business units are in alignment with BP’s corporate E&C strategy. Key focus areas included:

• Identifying, evaluating, and triaging emerging risks to maximize business value while minimizing liabilities

• Leading central investigations in the U.S. and abroad in collaboration with the Operations, IT, Legal & HR teams

• Creating and managing the integration of E&C Programs, including the hotline program management & compliance training programs

• Conducting audits and risk assessments across the organization to ensure all teams maintain regulatory compliance

• Training teams on E&C policies and process models in collaboration with business stakeholders Notable Achievements:

• Successfully executed central investigations, compliance projects, hands-on personnel training, and policy & procedure updates to position BP as a leader in ethics, integrity, and corporate responsibility BP AMERICA, Houston, TX 2011 to 2017

Supply Chain & Contracts Lead – Global Wells Organization The Global Wells Organization (GWO) within BP’s Upstream segment is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant execution of wells globally. As a Supply Chain and Contracts Lead for the GWO and Processes & Systems teams, negotiated and managed contracts globally with individual values in excess of $800M. Key focus areas included:

• Continuously improving contract requirements used across BP’s Global Wells, Operations, and Projects organizations

• Consulting with stakeholders around the world on best practices as the contracts SME, while delivering highly attractive strategy deals within the energy industry, and conducting complex negotiations in a wide range of global external settings

• Providing tactical and strategic support for procurement, supply chain, and governance projects globally from bidding and sourcing stages to contract negotiation and management

• Developing some robust transformational methodologies, with the ability to effectively manage multiple work streams Notable Achievements:

• Pioneered the development and implementation of a standardized BP Global Offshore Drilling Contract Model

• Served as the team lead for a modernization and transformation project to enhance BP’s contracting requirements, including the revamp of some regulatory requirements issued as a result of the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident SCHLUMBERGER, Houston, TX 2009 to 2011

Contracts Manager

ROSANA BRYANT, MBA, JD

Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) is a $2B, Global Fortune 500, international oilfield services company with operations in 120+ countries. As a Contracts Manager, oversaw the full contract lifecycle within the U.S. and Canada for Schlumberger’s land, marine, data processing, multi-client, and software segments. Key focus areas included:

• Supporting, developing and implementing supply chain category management strategies for SLB

• Managing and negotiating complex and high-risk contracts while consulting with clients on their needs and services

• Developing and implementing robust contracts policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the organization

• Advising business leaders on procurement matters, contracts management, ethics, and compliance

• Monitoring and assess projects for compliance risks, evaluate business activities relating to compliance, including creating and implementing company’s policies and procedures Notable Achievements:

• Played a critical role in negotiating a complex and risky marine seismic contract between Schlumberger and BP during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident

• Supported a team of 40+ sales managers in negotiating and securing complex multi-year, multi-million-dollar contracts, with a focus on cloud applications, SaaS, NDAs, and other strategic contracts VALARIS, Houston, TX 2005 to 2009

Contracts Manager

Pride International (NYSE: PDE), acquired by Valaris (NYSE: VAL) in 2011, was a $1.4B offshore drilling contractor that operated 26 drilling rigs at the time of its acquisition. As a Contracts Manager, managed contracts from end-to-end, including RFPs, bids, contract requests, contract reviews, and negotiations. Key focus areas included:

• Liaising with international offices globally to ensure compliance with contract controls, procedures, and policies

• Implementing contract risk assessments and new marketing strategies to increase revenue while reducing liabilities

• Planning and managing international projects related to risk management, supply chain, contracting, and compliance

• Working close with Legal and Audit Teams regarding compliance matters, identifying compliance issues that require remediation, mainly matters related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and FCPA (Federal Corrupt Practices Act) Notable Achievements:

• Created a Contract & Bidding Procedure from scratch that resulted in standardized and compliant contracts and bidding workflows globally

BMC SOFTWARE, Houston, TX 2003 to 2004

Legal Consultant

BMC Software is a $2B global leader in enterprise software solutions. As a Legal Consultant, managed a team of two consultants responsible for providing legal analysis related to software and enterprise licensing agreements. Key focus areas included:

• Drafting, reviewing, editing, and negotiating agreements, including user licenses, reseller, software, SaaS, and services contracts

• Collating legal information and preparing internal reports to support the contract management process

• Work closely with the sales organizations by drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts and end-user agreements Notable Achievements:

• Managed a large-scale contract review that successfully identified $500K in annual uncollected revenue SULCATARINENSE, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Legal Counsel

Sulcatarinense is a heavy construction and engineering company. As Legal Counsel, managed a legal team of two attorneys, in addition to administrative staff, responsible for overseeing legal affairs inclusive of international business development, employment & labor law, contract management, bid proposals, regulatory proceedings, and audit-related matters. CITY HOUSE OF FLORIANOPOLIS, Santa Catarina, Brazil Legal Counsel

Florianópolis is the capital of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil. As Legal Counsel, functioned as a staff attorney responsible for directing government legal procedures and regulations spanning civil, administrative, constitutional, and labor law. Served as a defense attorney for local professional athletes. Education & Professional Affiliations

UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA CATARINA, e, Brazil - Juris Doctor (JD) in Brazilian Law UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Houston, Texas - Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business FEPESE, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Specialist Degree in Human Resources UNISUL, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Specialist Degree in Business Law INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS (IADC) ETHICS & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE - Member BRAZILIAN BAR ASSOCIATION – Member

BP DIVERSION & INCLUSION COMMITTEE (2019)

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