Client Engagement Consultant

• Mar 2023 - Present

Connecting Michaels’ brand with decision-makers and influencers in the efficiency and demand response industry to drive revenue growth. Focus on developing long-term client relationships with energy users, utilities, consultants, and partners, while exemplifying Michaels’ core values of proactive and responsive service, intuitive analysis, collaborative partnerships, and fanatical execution. Connecting Michaels’ brand with decision-makers and influencers in the efficiency and demand response industry to drive revenue growth. Focus on developing long-term client relationships with energy users, utilities, consultants, and partners, while exemplifying Michaels’ core values of proactive and responsive service, intuitive analysis, collaborative partnerships, and fanatical execution.

Program Manager

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

-Manager and business developer for utility energy efficiency programs -DEI Business Partnerships Organization-wide Leader -Supplier diversity manager -Proposal writing -Workforce development -Manager and business developer for utility energy efficiency programs -DEI Business Partnerships Organization-wide Leader -Supplier diversity manager -Proposal writing -Workforce development

Associate Program Manager

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

Business development lead across Southern California and program manager for various contracts for universities, schools, municipalities and utilities.• Contributes to and reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority• Manages and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required• Prepares project reports for management and clients• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies• Reaches out to, coordinates with, and makes presentations to stakeholders• Coordinates and manages projects, including identifying scope of the project and resources, overseeing implementation, and follow up• Leads day-to-day program oversight and management• Prepares reports and spreadsheets that detail and quantify project findings• Coordinates, manages and facilitates meetings• Advises clients on the availability of technical and financial assistance programs for energy efficiency improvements• Helps to maintain a network of peers through engagement to share experiences regarding energy management and conservation• Serve as a clearinghouse for information related to energy conservation and alternative energy technologies and practices, and provide such information as needed by clients Show less

Project Coordinator

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

-Works directly on the Energize Schools San Diego program to provide high schools, students and teachers with support to reduce energy bills and impact on the environment while empowering student leadership through project-based learning-Supports direct in-class instruction of Strategic Energy Innovation’s (SEI) Sustainability Curriculum-Works with SEI staff and expert partners to support student/staff teams as they lead school resource efficiency audits including lighting, plug loads, the building envelope, mechanical systems, water, and waste-Leads the Energize Schools San Diego Energy Competition, Green Careers Conference, and regular SDG&E Energy Innovation Center tours-Works with the electrical workers union to facilitate ground-mounted solar installations for high school students-Designs technical renewable energy and water curriculum for high school and college students-Leads energy education ‘train the trainer’ sessions with school instructors and staff champions, including workshops on subjects such as school energy auditing, school solar analysis, and business sustainability assessments-Southern CA Regional Campus Manager of the Energize Colleges program to enhance energy internships and education on 12 college campuses throughout California-Supervises Climate Corps Fellows to manage the Energize Colleges program at their respective campuses-Supports professional development of Climate Corps Fellows to help the recent graduates become sought-after sustainability professionals-Manages new partner development in San Diego for the Energize Schools, Energize Colleges, and Climate Corps programs Show less

Associate Project Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

-Works directly on the Energize Schools San Diego program to provide high schools, students and teachers with support to reduce energy bills and impact on the environment while empowering student learning and leadership-Supports direct in-class instruction of Strategic Energy Innovation’s (SEI) Sustainability Curriculum-Works with SEI staff and expert partners to support student/staff teams as they lead school resource efficiency audits including lighting, plug loads, the building envelope, mechanical systems, water, and waste-Supports the development of Green School Leadership Teams (comprised of instructors, students and staff) and their conservation initiatives-Assists in leading energy education ‘train the trainer’ sessions with school instructors and staff champions, including workshops on subjects such as school energy auditing, school solar analysis, and business sustainability assessments-Supports the Energize Schools San Diego Energy Competition, Green Careers Conference, and regular SDG&E Energy Innovation Center tours-Southern CA Regional Campus Manager of the new Energize Colleges program to enhance energy internships and education on 12 college campuses throughout California Show less

Nonprofit Leadership Fellow

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

Environmental Engineer

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

-Environmental engineer for In Situ Thermal Desorption projects using Gas Thermal Remediation technology to clean contaminated soils with minimal environmental impact. -Traveled to sites to ensure equipment is functioning efficiently and that the design is according to the client's budget and time restrictions in order to bring them up to EPA regulations and recover the full value of their property. -Calculated project costs taking into account geology of the site, materials available, transportation, engineer hours, chemical properties of contaminants, and terrain limitations. -Created Project Design Estimates for clients including site specifications, treatment times and equipment layout. Show less

Product Support Engineer

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

-Facilitated projects, communication, and meetings with engineers, product support, marketing representatives, customers, operators, pilots, and field service representatives. -Aided in management and development of structures and subsystems engineering projects. -Worked directly with senior project managers to organize important projects in a timely manner, involving improvements to aircraft design and making inspection processes more efficient. -Analyzed data for trends and relationships in order to improve the product and its availability for the customer. -Created widely distributed documents, presentations and spreadsheets to inform operators and engineers worldwide of important engineering changes to the aircraft. Show less

Environmental and Civil Engineering Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Assisted senior project managers with site designs, EPA documents, and organization of projects. Designed and edited project layouts and remediation systems using MicroStation and AutoCAD. Analyzed project plans to make sure they meet regulations and specifications. Performed EPA Environmental Site Assessments to ensure no future problems with site or found solutions. Assisted senior project managers with site designs, EPA documents, and organization of projects. Designed and edited project layouts and remediation systems using MicroStation and AutoCAD. Analyzed project plans to make sure they meet regulations and specifications. Performed EPA Environmental Site Assessments to ensure no future problems with site or found solutions.