Dan Cowdell
Chief Executive Officer at Geelong Sustainability- Claim this Profile
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Dale Flanagan
Dan's dedication to having a positive environmental impact was one of the major factors which helped CORE sustainability group accomplish two significant community energy projects. While taking part in the Geelong sustainability program, it was great to meet Dan, a passionate leader who could lead the group methodically through an agenda. Dan enabled the group to achieve fantastic results by keeping the meetings precise and very respectful of all members.
Behzad Falahati
Dan is a diligent, hard-working and spirited professional. During the time we both were active in the CORE subgroup of Geelong Sustainability, he's never lost momentum and focus. It is astonishing how knowledgeable, efficient and easy going a person can be while at the same time confidently manages both the project itself and also the people involved. He will be successful in any challenge he takes on, I am sure.
Dale Flanagan
Dan's dedication to having a positive environmental impact was one of the major factors which helped CORE sustainability group accomplish two significant community energy projects. While taking part in the Geelong sustainability program, it was great to meet Dan, a passionate leader who could lead the group methodically through an agenda. Dan enabled the group to achieve fantastic results by keeping the meetings precise and very respectful of all members.
Behzad Falahati
Dan is a diligent, hard-working and spirited professional. During the time we both were active in the CORE subgroup of Geelong Sustainability, he's never lost momentum and focus. It is astonishing how knowledgeable, efficient and easy going a person can be while at the same time confidently manages both the project itself and also the people involved. He will be successful in any challenge he takes on, I am sure.
Dale Flanagan
Dan's dedication to having a positive environmental impact was one of the major factors which helped CORE sustainability group accomplish two significant community energy projects. While taking part in the Geelong sustainability program, it was great to meet Dan, a passionate leader who could lead the group methodically through an agenda. Dan enabled the group to achieve fantastic results by keeping the meetings precise and very respectful of all members.
Behzad Falahati
Dan is a diligent, hard-working and spirited professional. During the time we both were active in the CORE subgroup of Geelong Sustainability, he's never lost momentum and focus. It is astonishing how knowledgeable, efficient and easy going a person can be while at the same time confidently manages both the project itself and also the people involved. He will be successful in any challenge he takes on, I am sure.
Dale Flanagan
Dan's dedication to having a positive environmental impact was one of the major factors which helped CORE sustainability group accomplish two significant community energy projects. While taking part in the Geelong sustainability program, it was great to meet Dan, a passionate leader who could lead the group methodically through an agenda. Dan enabled the group to achieve fantastic results by keeping the meetings precise and very respectful of all members.
Behzad Falahati
Dan is a diligent, hard-working and spirited professional. During the time we both were active in the CORE subgroup of Geelong Sustainability, he's never lost momentum and focus. It is astonishing how knowledgeable, efficient and easy going a person can be while at the same time confidently manages both the project itself and also the people involved. He will be successful in any challenge he takes on, I am sure.
Experience
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Geelong Sustainability
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Australia
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Mondo
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Estonia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Energy Partner
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
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Project Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2020
Community Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) Geelong Community Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) Geelong
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ReEnergise Geelong
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Australia
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Project Coordinator
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Conducted the Geelong and Surf Coast Solar Survey and delivered a detailed findings report. Community engagement through stakeholder meetings, training and coordination of volunteers. Coordinated communications through email database, partner networks and social media. Conducted the Geelong and Surf Coast Solar Survey and delivered a detailed findings report. Community engagement through stakeholder meetings, training and coordination of volunteers. Coordinated communications through email database, partner networks and social media.
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Green Earth Electrical
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Australia
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
Liaise with clients to access needs and develop client specific solutions. Responsible for sales pipeline from enquiry to quote, to project implementation. Technical knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology including solar PV, solar hot water, heating and cooling, LED lighting, solar ventilation and insulation. Oversight of major projects and responsible for project fulfilment. Established a sustainability centre for excellence Develop and implement business plan and organisational goals. Streamline business practices process and procedures. Show less
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Project Coordinator
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
Plan, coordinate and deliver the Act on Climate Festival 2015. Consisting of a three part program: 1. Opening Night – Key note speaker & discussion panel 2. Act on Climate Festival – Market Day 3. Geelong Premier Film Screening: This Changes Everything Plan, coordinate and deliver the Act on Climate Festival 2015. Consisting of a three part program: 1. Opening Night – Key note speaker & discussion panel 2. Act on Climate Festival – Market Day 3. Geelong Premier Film Screening: This Changes Everything
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GetUp
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Bangladesh
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Victorian Field Organiser
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
Building a base of active, impact-driven volunteer leaders in the community. Identifying, developing and winning local environmental campaigns with local members and allies. Building relationships with community, faith, union and business groups to develop alliances around action on climate change. Group facilitation including guiding large groups through strategic planning processes. Developed and implemented a community organising strategy around climate change - Victorian State Election Vote Clean Campaign. Organised volunteers for regular field tactics including events, door knocking, phone banking and stunts. Show less
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Factory Controls
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Australia
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Dec 2008 - Jun 2014
Technical application based sales with a solution orientated approach.Responsible for the development of key clients.Management of internal and external sales team.Responsible for meeting sales budgets.Technical support and commissioning for key product areas.10 years experience within the Industrial Automation Industry. Solid experience in technical application based sales.Solution orientated approach.Servicing customers throughout Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and the South West Victoria region.Product recommendation, technical support and commissioning expertise.SpecialtiesIndustrial Automation and Control:• PLC & HMI• Variable Speed Drives• Motor Control• Safety Systems• Temperature Controls• Instrumentation• Sensing & Measurement• Power Distribution• Enclosures• Vision Sensors• Data Loggers Show less
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Sales Engineer
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Dec 2004 - Dec 2008
Technical application based salesPromote business to new and existing customersGrowth of existing customer baseConduct product training & commissioningProspecting and cold callsMeet and exceed sales budgets Coordinate with internal sales teamResolve customer complaints
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Technical Internal Sales
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Oct 2003 - Dec 2004
Handling inbound calls from electrical wholesalers, electrical contractors, engineers.Process customer ordersProposing solutions to customer applicationsTechnical support to customersProvide support to the external sales engineersInwards & outwards goods
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Machine Vision Project Engineer
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Apr 2003 - Oct 2003
Project based research and development of Machine Vision inspection systems.
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Education
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Deakin University
Bachelor, Electronic Engineering -
Holmesglen Institute
Design and Install Grid Connect PV Systems, Solar Energy Technology/Technician -
Grovedale Secondary College
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Australian Institute of Management
Essential Selling Skills