KAREN ANN ST.

JOHN
1701 16^th Street NW, Apt. 844, Washington, DC 20009
202.351.1399 ? ks9f1976@westpost.net
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Solutions-focused, MBA-credentialed Senior Executive with a
comprehensive background in public policy and environmental,
regulatory and government affairs. Proactive leader with experience
supporting corporations in overcoming legislative and regulatory
challenges to achieve [1][Author ID1: at Fri Feb 27 17:26:00 2009
]business objectives[2][Author ID1: at Fri Feb 27 17:26:00 2009 ].
Effective communicator and liaison, known for building strategic
partnerships and alliances. Highly versatile; quickly masters new
roles, responsibilities, and situations. Reputation for integrity,
dedication, and work ethic. Willing to relocate. Areas of expertise
include:

Government & Regulatory Affairs ? Environment & Social Sustainability

? Risk Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership ? Negotiations ? Advocacy Campaigns ?
Problem Solving
Relationship Building ? Best Practices ? Program Development ? Impact
Assessments ? Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BP PLC ? 1989-Present
$200 billion global Energy Company
Government and Regulatory Affairs Director - BP America, Washington,
DC (2007-Present)
Government and Public Affairs Manager - Amoco Corp., Washington, DC
(1989-1997)
Maintain full accountability for leading a cross-functional team in
all aspects of regulatory affairs function for the BP Washington, DC
government relations office. Apply strategic planning and management
skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while
maintaining high quality standards. Demonstrate strong communication
and leadership skills in cultivating relationships with U.S. energy
and environmental government bodies and securing successful regulatory
policy outcomes. Contribute sharp critical thinking and communication
abilities toward collaborating with staff to assess operations and
emerging regulatory developments and author formal comments on
government rulemaking proceedings.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Spearheaded the design, development, and execution of innovative
and effective regulatory advocacy campaigns resulting in positive
policy outcomes.
 * Created and implemented a multi-faceted BP-specific advocacy
strategy focused on supporting BP positions on natural gas within
the context of environmental legislative and regulatory policy.
* Oversaw the preparation and submission of BP proposals that were
offered to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
addressing climate change and air quality.
* Played a key role in overseeing Environmental Strategies committee
of the American Petroleum Institute and leveraged industry
lobbying and technical resources toward BP advocacy objectives.
* Secured EPA support on legislation to amend and streamline
remediation management regulations, as well as EPA approval of air
quality regulatory modifications to allow for greater compliance
flexibility following completion of a joint EPA-Amoco project.
Senior Advisor International Stakeholder and Compliance - BP
Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia (2004-2007)
Supported the development of $5 billion Tangguh liquefied natural gas
(LNG) plant in Papua Indonesia. Oversaw day-to-day operations of a $10
million Tangguh Integrated Social Program that met international
environmental and social due diligence standards, including those of
the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank. Conducted comprehensive
research and analysis of key issues and utilized results to develop
draft external stakeholder engagement strategies to gain support from
the U.K, Australia, and U.S. governments, the international
development community, and international non-governmental
organizations. Mentored BP Indonesia government and public affairs and
community relations staff for expanded duties.
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Selected Accomplishments (as Senior Advisor International Stakeholder
and Compliance - BP Indonesia):
* Played an integral role in securing project financing from the
Asia Development Bank following its endorsement of the Tangguh
Integrated Social Program.
* Worked closely with staff members to procure a diverse range of
formal partnerships to leverage the resources of the United
Nations Development Program, the World Bank, and the U.S. Agency
for International Development.
* Persuaded international organizations to begin operations in Papua
Indonesia that would complement and supplement BP social and
environmental programs.
Director Social Performance - BP Caspian, Baku Azerbaijan (2001-2004)
Relied upon to support $20 billion oil and gas projects covering
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey: Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil
pipeline, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) oil development, Shah Deniz gas
development and pipeline.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Executed comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments
and utilized results to facilitate the overarching framework to
manage social and political risk recognized as international best
practice.
 * Secured project financing from the International Finance
Corporation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development following its endorsement of the BP Caspian social
program, which followed the international banking community
standards for environmental and social responsible development.
Internal Audit Manager - BP PLC, London, England and Chicago, Illinois
(1997-2001)
Created detailed quarterly status reports on BP's environmental,
social and political risk profile for the Chief Executive and the
Board of Directors. Managed the development and integration of BP's
ethical conduct policy and co-led the ethics training program.
Performed internal business audits.
Career Note: Additional experience as a Regulatory Issues Manager for
American Petroleum Institute, Projects Manager for Weston Solutions
Consultancy, and Projects Manager for Battelle Memorial Institute.
EDUCATION
Executive Certificate (2-year Program) International Business

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Master of Environmental Management
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
AFFILIATIONS
World Affairs Council; Meridien Center for International Affairs;
National Association of Environmental Managers; Women's Council on
Energy and the Environment; Women in Government Relations; Washington
Network Group, Asia Society, U.S. Association of Energy Economists

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