Cole Scherer
Corporate Strategy Manager at EC Electric- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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EC Electric
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United States
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Construction
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300 - 400 Employee
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Corporate Strategy Manager
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Nov 2019 - Present
As the Corporate Strategy Manager, I play a role in the organization’s overall strategic planning efforts, consulting with senior management and executives to develop long-term goals based on business plans and market trends. In this new position, responsibilities are continually evolving, but I currently take part in the following activities:• Strategic Planning - Economic Forecasting - Growth Strategies• Working alongside Executives and Leadership Teams to provide recommendations and opportunities• Using primary and secondary data/research to create proposals and reports to help the company increase efficiency and grow strategically• Continually looking for process improvements and working with project teams through implementation Show less
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Business Development
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
EC Electric is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the Northwest. As part of the Business Development/Marketing Department, I took part in the following activities:• Built strategic relationships with industry partners, customers, and suppliers• Worked alongside Project Managers and Project Executives to pursue future project work• Utilized data and research to target new markets and achieve desired growth• Coordinated with the Marketing Team to create proposals and documents that were tailored toward specific customers and market segments Show less
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Project Engineer - Energy Solutions
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
EC Electric's Energy Solutions team is focused on finding innovative ways to create and/or conserve energy for customers. This includes both renewable energy generation and building efficiency initiatives that make businesses more sustainable. As part of the Energy Solutions team, I took part in the following activities:• Conducted energy audits on existing buildings to reveal areas of energy improvement, focusing primarily on solar feasibility and lighting upgrades• Created marketing content, utilizing financial analysis ratios that appeal to business owners• Strategically planned future projects to ensure long term growth and profitability• Built relationships to expand EC’s market reach• Worked alongside Project Executives, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators to manage customer relationships Show less
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OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Center Manager
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Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
The Department of Recreational Sports at Oregon State University hosts around 4,000 participants daily with its Dixon facility, and as a Center Manager, I managed daily operations and took part in the following activities• Led, motivated, and managed 4-6 student employees per shift• Provided annual and mid-year performance reviews for operations staff• Trained fellow staff in cash handling, customer service, and point of sale procedures • Lead hiring committees and conducted departmental interviews• Ensured a professional and welcoming environment by focusing on departmental values and culture • Lead presentations on leadership and teamwork for management staff Show less
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Operations Staff
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
The Department of Recreational Sports at Oregon State University hosts 4,000 participants daily. It provides a variety of programs and services to the OSU community and I took part in the day to day operations of Dixon, the main recreational facility.• Welcomed customers and provided assistance with membership purchases• Rented out equipment and ensured facility policies and safety regulations were enforced• Answered phone calls and reserved rooms/facilities for department events Show less
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Scherer Farms LLC
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United States
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Ranching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Operations Coordinator
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Jun 2005 - May 2015
This is my family's company and I worked as a manager and coordinated the activities of several employees during the summers. We grow cranberries and sell our crops to Ocean Spray. Being part of a family company really provided me with a wide range of experiences concerning every aspect of business. • Managed and organized up to four employees, working with them to solve disputes • Communicated with supervisor about the needs of employees and various proposals • Built equipment and planned projects to help operational efficiency • Analyzed costs of potential projects and chose those that are most efficient and cost effective Show less
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Southwestern Oregon Community College
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Coos Bay, Oregon
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Volunteer Track and Field Coach
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
After competing as an athlete for the SOCC track team, I served as a volunteer track coach to train and instruct javelin throwers. This provided me with the amazing opportunity to work face to face with college athletes to motivate and coach them through not only their athletic careers, but their academic lives as well. • Demonstrated/coached proper javelin throwing techniques • Trained athletes with specific exercises to improve javelin throwing skills • Worked with athletes face to face to address their individual needs and talents Show less
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Education
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Oregon State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, Market Research -
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management, Business Administration -
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Associate of Oregon Transfer Degree in Business, Business Administration