Jessica Penrod
Senior Associate Project Development at Natel Energy- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Natel Energy
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United States
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate Project Development
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Project Development Associate
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2020
Alameda, CA • Engaged 75+ site owners to showcase Natel’s proprietary turbine technology and development services; led to regionalized job creation during construction and operation, and localized green power production. • Negotiated and executed $3.5M in development agreements granting exclusive rights to perform site diligence. • Calculate project economic performance with project pro formas and continually evaluate projects viability with changes in project costs to determine if a project should… Show more • Engaged 75+ site owners to showcase Natel’s proprietary turbine technology and development services; led to regionalized job creation during construction and operation, and localized green power production. • Negotiated and executed $3.5M in development agreements granting exclusive rights to perform site diligence. • Calculate project economic performance with project pro formas and continually evaluate projects viability with changes in project costs to determine if a project should continue or be terminated at set milestones. • Led 4 multi-year site development projects; developed 3-year execution plans with defined quarterly milestones, identified and escalated risks to mitigate delays, reported ongoing economic performance. • Managed execution of a 2-year Department of Energy grant to fund proof of concept design, including project budgeting, progress tracking, subcontractor deployment, and monthly readout reports to DOE. • Oversaw the civil and construction RFP bid process, selection and implementation.
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Strategic Partnerships Associate
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
Alameda, CA • Facilitated permitting approval process through engagement of key stakeholders; led public hearing meetings, evaluated primary community concerns, and implemented necessary adjustments. • Developed 20 grant applications generating $4M to fund project development and tech R&D innovation. • Planned 6 company-wide events to align annual goals, promote teamwork, and foster a fulfilling workplace.
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Client Relationship Manager
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Jul 2014 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area • Provided 7+ years of exceptional coaching, trip logistics planning, and gourmet provisioning; USCG 100-ton Captains license, private charter captain since 2015. • Budgeted and oversaw $60,000+ boat retrofits to maintain a level of excellence.
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Regional Marketing Manager
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
San Francisco Bay Area • Identified local bike shop partnerships and prepared contracts to build local community and leverage word of mouth advertising. • Hired, trained, and managed schedules for 10 Event & Marketing Team employees to attend and promote Spinlister at community outreach events. • Managed marketing budget (employee wages, marketing materials, event plans) to achieve a cost per acquisition target of $10/new owner listing. • Produced and arranged We Share Meetup, a collaboration of multiple… Show more • Identified local bike shop partnerships and prepared contracts to build local community and leverage word of mouth advertising. • Hired, trained, and managed schedules for 10 Event & Marketing Team employees to attend and promote Spinlister at community outreach events. • Managed marketing budget (employee wages, marketing materials, event plans) to achieve a cost per acquisition target of $10/new owner listing. • Produced and arranged We Share Meetup, a collaboration of multiple shared economy businesses from the Bay Area with national growth proposals and potential. • Negotiated multiple partnerships up to $10,000.00 with regional businesses. • Implemented rogue marketing techniques including giveaways, tours, and bike tune-ups at bike parklets, along bike paths and at bike motivated businesses. • Implemented strategies to work with Bike East Bay, San Francisco Bike Coalition, and Marin County Bike Coalition as a sponsor and community growth advocate. Show less
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Project Manager
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
San Rafael, California • Devised strategies to maximize a green initiative program for the office and jobsite to reduce demolition waste and increase water and energy efficiency. • Articulated the clear image of quality customer service and high end products by preparing individual weekly presentations of completed tasks and time schedules. • Analyzed finances for subcontractors and recommended purchasing and processing improvements that reduced operational costs by 8-15%.
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General Manager & Marketing Manager
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
Petaluma, CA General Manager • Improved guests experience by prioritizing the hotel remodel into three primary phases. • Implemented the use of third party sales sites, print marketing, and corporate accounts to increase YTD revenue and occupancy by 30%. • Designed and maintained website content to engage new and repeat guests. • Community liaison for hotel as a speaker at Rotary, BNI, Visitor Bureau meetings and hosting community fundraisers, marketing, and local business events and meetings.… Show more General Manager • Improved guests experience by prioritizing the hotel remodel into three primary phases. • Implemented the use of third party sales sites, print marketing, and corporate accounts to increase YTD revenue and occupancy by 30%. • Designed and maintained website content to engage new and repeat guests. • Community liaison for hotel as a speaker at Rotary, BNI, Visitor Bureau meetings and hosting community fundraisers, marketing, and local business events and meetings. • Connected with industry suppliers to lower unnecessary supply and labor costs by a minimum of 15%. Sales and Marketing Manager • Developed and implemented media strategies to drive incremental monthly sales by 10-20% and created a presence through hotel media sites. • Monitored, provided feedback, and implemented changes based on customer review sites. • Created a promotional platform within the hotel to benefit the local economy while increasing the hotels appeal to visitors. • Developed vendor to business relations to allow for consistency of future purchasing and efficiency of management. Show less
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Backroads
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Trip Leader
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
various locations • Provided world-class travel opportunities for international adventure seeking families. • Motivated and led individuals & groups through personal challenges without interrupting the logistics of a trip. • Anticipated, troubleshot and solved challenging problems related to vendors, guests, and unexpected events. • Dealt effectively and courteously with all guests, suppliers, and team members. • Liaised regularly with members of the guiding team and provided relevant feedback on… Show more • Provided world-class travel opportunities for international adventure seeking families. • Motivated and led individuals & groups through personal challenges without interrupting the logistics of a trip. • Anticipated, troubleshot and solved challenging problems related to vendors, guests, and unexpected events. • Dealt effectively and courteously with all guests, suppliers, and team members. • Liaised regularly with members of the guiding team and provided relevant feedback on trip reports. • Maintained excellent ratings by guest and co-leader evaluations. Show less
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Private one-on-one Tutor
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2013
Marin County • Designed a set of scholastic goals that build confidence and understanding for the student while monitoring results. • Implemented appropriate curriculum plans for daily activities, to a range of levels and subjects. • Excellent critical thinking, research, problem solving, organizational, and communications skills. • Managed all of the scheduling, finances, and office tasks associated with maintaining a well run tutoring service. • Designed a set of scholastic goals that build… Show more • Designed a set of scholastic goals that build confidence and understanding for the student while monitoring results. • Implemented appropriate curriculum plans for daily activities, to a range of levels and subjects. • Excellent critical thinking, research, problem solving, organizational, and communications skills. • Managed all of the scheduling, finances, and office tasks associated with maintaining a well run tutoring service. • Designed a set of scholastic goals that build confidence and understanding for the student while monitoring results. Show less
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Sailing Coach
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
Tiburon, CA San Francisco Yacht Club is a prestigious racing club for youth and big boats. Over the four years of coaching at the club, I coached all skill levels in Opti's, FJ's, and J-24. Some of the courses were introductory classes for youth and adults, while others were geared towards racing tactics and safety aboard a boat. • Developed and managed a course curriculum to enable growth and confidence of the sailor. • Built communication skills by delivering complex instructions for drills on… Show more San Francisco Yacht Club is a prestigious racing club for youth and big boats. Over the four years of coaching at the club, I coached all skill levels in Opti's, FJ's, and J-24. Some of the courses were introductory classes for youth and adults, while others were geared towards racing tactics and safety aboard a boat. • Developed and managed a course curriculum to enable growth and confidence of the sailor. • Built communication skills by delivering complex instructions for drills on and off the water. • Coordinated and trained coaching staff for seasonal program. Show less
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Education
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University of San Francisco
Energy Systems Management, Renewable energy -
Modern Sailing
Bareboat Cruising Certified, Marine piloting -
Modern Sailing School & Club
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University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Psychology