Sarah Sweet, MES
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Credentials
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Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: Manager Edition
TraliantJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
How to Create a Career You Love
LinkedInApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Media
Bates Technical College
Experience
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DKS Associates
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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100 - 200 Employee
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Electromobility Deputy Project Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
Project manager for company-wide transportation electrification practice specializing in planning and designing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Project manager for company-wide transportation electrification practice specializing in planning and designing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Tacoma Power
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United States
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Utilities
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300 - 400 Employee
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Program Manager, Customer Energy Programs
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
• Electric Vehicle (EV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) subject matter expert• Management of Tacoma Power's Multifamily EV charging program; coordinating with customers, contractors and engineering staff to facilitate the installation of EVSE at multiple locations across Tacoma• Writing and supporting grant applications for electrification projects such as ZEV car shares and EVSE installation• Tacoma Power's Climate Action Plan lead; serving as electric utility representative during development process on Steering and Engagement committees, coordinating a cross-departmental team of ~20 engineers, analysts and managers to provide expertise and tracking of target metrics• Perform technical review and approval of solar net-metering interconnection agreements and one-line diagrams and handling customer enquiries regarding the carbon and economic savings of solar• Developing and delivering presentations for speaking engagements for the public and Public Utility Board on topics including: Clean energy, transportation and building electrification, utility planning, resiliency and climate change impacts to utilities• Serves as Tacoma Public Utilities Mentor guiding mentee in professional development Show less
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Program Manager/Developer-Energy Research and Development
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
• Promoted to Program Manager in late 2019, transitioned to ER&D shortly after• Developed and managed innovative transportation electrification pilots including an EV car share, and the second multifamily EV charging pilot in WA State with a particular focus on equity• Taught virtual workshops on various electric vehicle topics • Performing high-level economic and carbon-saving analysis for electric vehicles to communicate to customers• Providing input and language representing Tacoma Power’s interests in regional legislative efforts including Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), Cap and Invest and SB 5192 (Charging fee and inoperability standards) • Writing and supporting grant applications for transportation electrification projects• Project manager for the development of new EV charging rate accounting for utility cost recovery• Lead the collaboration of a cross-departmental team of ~20 engineers, analysts and managers for Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Also serving on Steering and Engagement Committees representing Tacoma Power’s interests Show less
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Program Associate/Coordinator-Green Energy Programs
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2020
• Promoted from Program Associate to Program Coordinator in 2017• Managed customer outreach program for Tacoma Power's conservation department, which included managing staff, developing strategic engagement plans, and leading cross-departmental teams through the planning and implementation of events and the development of marketing materials• Lead a transportation needs assessment which included workshops and surveys for disadvantaged communities to assess the viability of an electric car share program. • Collaborated with various workgroups in the development of energy programs including shade trees and electric vehicles • Lead cross-departmental team in the planning and implementation of public electric vehicle ride and drive events including external partnership coordination and MOU development• Provided customer support at the launch of Tacoma Power’s first Community Solar Program• Tracked Tacoma Power’s compliance of targets and prepared reports to senior leadership for Tacoma’s Environmental Action Plan until it’s conclusion in 2020. • Researched demand response (DR) programs and technologies, assisted in quantitative analysis and wrote sections of business case including DR’s ability to assist in the integration of intermittent resources like solar and wind• Provided technical support to assist customers in understanding energy efficiency and their electric consumption • Consistently exceeded distribution targets for I-937 goals and managed required documentation. Prepared reports and cultivated new distribution opportunities in order to meet targets. Show less
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Genius Administrator
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Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
• Promoted to Genius Administrator from Family Room Specialist• Managed operational activities in the Genius Room• Resolved customer service and technology issues• Worked with Genius Room team to ensure accurate documentation of each repair had been completed• Worked with inventory control team to manage and track service repair inventory• Identified, prioritized and ensured all repairs were completed in the quoted time and that customers had up to date repair status at all times Show less
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Family Room Specialist
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
• Diagnosed and provided software support for iOS based devices• Demonstrated excellent decision quality practiced daily while maintaining a near 100% customer satisfaction rating• Advanced problem solving on both a technological and interpersonal level• Presented solutions and repairing relationships between people, their technology and Apple
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BOH Specialist
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2015
• Worked as part of a team or while standing alone to manage inventory and unit accuracy• Consistently maintained some of the lowest shrink and highest unit accuracy numbers in the regional market• Processed returns, incoming merchandise, researched and resolved variances through the use of inventory databases, physical counts and transaction tracking• Provide internal and external customer support• Process technology to be recycled and uphold other corporate environmental guidelines• Received training on the proper handling and shipping of items such as lithium ion batteries which could pose an environmental or health hazard• Served as a mentor to provide training to current and incoming employees as well as designing enriching learning opportunities Show less
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Specialist
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May 2010 - Nov 2010
• Provided the Apple experience and the right technology solutions for patrons• High performer in metrics ranking in top quartile for the regional market • Enriched lives through dialogue and an open learning environment• Lead workshops for all ages and abilities as well as working one-on-one with customers teaching them new skills on Macintosh computers• Facilitator for Apple Camp, a 3 day program for children ages 8-12 in which they learned to create their own short film. Presented material to the group as well as providing assistance to children one on one in the creation of their films Show less
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OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Battle of the Buildings Coordinator
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May 2014 - Jun 2015
• Managed the Olympia school district’s participation in the EPA’s Battle of the Buildings competition. • Managed the outreach for the Battle of the Buildings competition and developed outreach materials. • Working with the district’s Resource Conservation Manager, developed and implemented daily/weekly outreach and promotional activities focused on energy efficiency and conservation. • Tracked energy usage data, provided quantitative analysis and developed progress reports for each school in the district. Show less
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The Evergreen State College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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IT Support Specialist II
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2010
• Taught workshops on various software and provided Information Technology support and training for students, faculty and staff on Evergreen-Tacoma campus • Diagnosed issues and provided technology solutions • Maintained multi-media lab of Macintosh computers, provided workshops and student support • Developed and managed media loan system and equipment for Tacoma campus • Taught workshops on various software and provided Information Technology support and training for students, faculty and staff on Evergreen-Tacoma campus • Diagnosed issues and provided technology solutions • Maintained multi-media lab of Macintosh computers, provided workshops and student support • Developed and managed media loan system and equipment for Tacoma campus
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Education
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2013 - 2016
The Evergreen State College
Master’s of Environmental Studies, Renewable Energy Technology and Conservation -
2005 - 2009
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor's degree, Media and Film Studies
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