Economist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Economist

• Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

Using state of the art mathematical, statistical, and econometric methods and techniques to assist in generating energy projections for Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) and International Energy Outlook (IEO) of residential and commercial building consumption. Primary modeler for IEO buildings module, responsible for researching and developing estimates of macroeconomic and fuel price elasticity of energy demand for all 16 world regions, and explaining the resulting changes to the model. Responsible for updating and executing the R code, documentation, and obtaining coefficients for the residential PV hurdle models to be inputted into the AEO. Additionally, assisted with developing and analyzing broader changes and results for residential and commercial demand consumption in AEO. Provided review and comments that expanded Statement of Work contract for a major survey of US residential and commercial lighting, refrigeration, and ventilation technology used in AEO. Show less

Visiting Lecturer in Economics

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Independently prepared and taught three sections of Economic Data Analysis. Class focuses on basics of econometrics, statistical theory, and regression analysis. Taught with focus on practical and business applicability. Taught students to program, interpret regression analysis, and craft a persuasive narrative when given a random data set in the R programming language. Redesigned course curriculum for online lecturing and coursework in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Independently prepared and taught three sections of Economic Data Analysis. Class focuses on basics of econometrics, statistical theory, and regression analysis. Taught with focus on practical and business applicability. Taught students to program, interpret regression analysis, and craft a persuasive narrative when given a random data set in the R programming language. Redesigned course curriculum for online lecturing and coursework in response to COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduate Student Instructor

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

Independently prepared and taught multiple economic classes. Topics included International Trade, coreEconomic Theory, and introductions to advanced topics such as Game Theory and Environmental Economics.Presented research ranging from effects of traumatic events on religiosity to effects of historical institutions on trade at conferences such as Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (2018) to the Southern Economic Association (2019). Full list furnishable on request.Represented department on the Paul College Diversity and Inclusion Committee and helped organize the first ever Paul College diversity town hall.Served as a doctoral research affiliate with the Center for Health Economics and Policy Studies. Show less

Researcher/Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2015 - May 2017

While perusing my PhD in Economics I was also tasked with performing research and teaching tasks to assist faculty members I was assigned to. These were but not limited to:Holding office hours, grading exams and assignments, editing midterms and finals for optimal benchmarking of student learning, collecting and cleaning data, and performing initial literature reviews for papers.

Sustainability and Energy Manager

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

•Responsible for reviewing all bills and all energy use on campus.•Partnered with Mechanical & Plumbing shop supervisor to identify energy saving project. One successful project was retrofitting 8 residence halls with low flow shower heads saving 38,000 gallons annually.•Responsible for applying for, administrating, and collecting energy rebates for construction projects; last year over 22,000 dollars’ worth of rebates was collected.•Appointed to compensation committee for the university where I drafted a report for the board of directors dictating the optimal increase in staff wages for the entire university to stay market competitive.•All previous responsibilities from Sustainability Coordinator continued in this new position. Show less

Sustainability Coordinator

• Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

•Managed the campus recycling program which accumulated 200,000 pounds of recycling waste per year. All material was collected by 14 student employees who reported directly to me.•Managed the annual campus move-out waste disposal which accumulates over 30 tons of recycling, donated materials, and trash in a single weekend.•Saved the university over 30,000 dollars annually in my first year via efficiency measures; 54,000 annually by March 2013. •Oversaw the creation of a customized recycling efficiency computer program designed by student interns, which allows for community reporting on full recycling bins and allows for real time tracking of waste flow on campus.•Responsible for collecting data for and filling out Green House Gas Emissions report and Climate Action Plan for the President’s Cabinet. Represented campus community in various public comment forums.•Facilitated several national conference sessions and have been asked to speak at the 2014 AASHE Conference.•Continued being central sustainability research and outreach hub from previous position. Show less

Technical Assistant

• Jan 2008 - May 2011

•Reported directly to the Associate-Vice President of the department preforming tasks of a sensitive nature; most of these tasks were to conduct research, meet with campus stake-holders, and advise the department head.•Provided project management on a variety of projects including overseeing the final stages of construction of a new 22 million dollar building, Weyerhaeuser Hall. •Responsible for all of the sustainability research, analysis, and outreach for the University both internally and externally. Part of that research required me to meet with different department heads outside my department in order to advise on best practices as well further sustainable initiatives. •Served on Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Master Plan Implementation Committee Show less

Clerical Assistant

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

•Preformed normal office assistant work and helped run the Facilities Services stock room when the Stockroom Manager was not available.

Grocery Helper Clerk

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

• Helped stock shelves and maintain order in Grocery and Dairy. This meant that every item on every shelf at all times needed to be in perfect alignment and presentable. • Required to be able to answer any question about any product we sold in my department. • Helped stock shelves and maintain order in Grocery and Dairy. This meant that every item on every shelf at all times needed to be in perfect alignment and presentable. • Required to be able to answer any question about any product we sold in my department.

Senior Tutoring Assistant

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

•Oversaw daily operations of the center. •Managed at most 25 students and 3 additional tutors. •Tutored students in Math and Reading; both basic and advanced concepts for students ages 5 to 18 •Oversaw daily operations of the center. •Managed at most 25 students and 3 additional tutors. •Tutored students in Math and Reading; both basic and advanced concepts for students ages 5 to 18