Experience

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  Rhode Island Energy

  • Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

  • Staff Consultant/Business Account Specialist

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

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  Eversource Energy

  • Berlin, Connecticut, United States

  • Staff Compliance Consultant

    • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
    • Berlin, Connecticut, United States

    Case Coordinator, Staff Consultant for New Hampshire PUC Filings

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  RIISE Real Estate Group

  • Providence, Rhode Island, United States

  • Director Of Operations

    • Feb 2021 - Sep 2021
    • Providence, Rhode Island, United States

    Responsible for operations, new projects, General management and consulting of RIISE Group of Companies.

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  Rhode Island State Legislature

  • Providence, Rhode Island

  • Senior Analyst/Legislative Coordinator (Law Revision)

    • Nov 2015 - Feb 2021
    • Providence, Rhode Island

    RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDENCE, RI (2015 - PRESENT)Senior Analyst/Legislative CoordinatorI evaluate basic legal writing concepts, terminology, legal law reference principles, and research while reporting to Law Revision Director. I suggest viable solutions and course of action by critically analyzing the situation and thinking strategically. Besides drafting, maintaining reports, summary sheets, and notices, I investigate and comprehend Federal Codes, state statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and similar legal material. I am accountable for instituting, rectifying drafts, and generating detailed reports for publishing, including the general laws and public laws of the state. Apart from coordinating and communicating effectively with attorneys, legislative staff, technical staff, elected officials, and the general public, I oversaw, maintained, and published public websites with relevant executive appointments and commissions. I optimized department operations to incorporate electronic back-up frameworks and the organization of historical data. I also maintained the historical archives relevant to the operation requirement of the department.In addition to being instrumental in introducing a new tracking system, I designed and established a digital archive back-up system for historical documents. I conceptualized and organized cross-training of staff to boost efficiency and productivity. Furthermore, I developed and maintained state websites for executive appointments and commissions.

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  City of Cranston

  • Cranston,RI 02921

  • City Councilman Ward 4

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2017
    • Cranston,RI 02921

    Chairman Public WorksVice Chairman Safety ServiceCouncil Emergency Management CoordinatorMember of Ordinamce CommitteeMember of FinanceMember of School Buildings

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  Eastside Enterprise / Seasons Corner Market (Shell)

  • Cranston, RI

  • District Manager

    • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
    • Cranston, RI

    EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES /SEASONS CORNER MARKET, CRANSTON, RI 02921 (2014-2015)District Operations Manager I directed operational practices, recruited management and store staff and efficiency in each business unit. Apart from overseeing talent acquisition and advancement of business unit leaders and staff, I administered budgets while meeting and exceeding profit and sales goals. I designed and executed effective marketing campaigns and promotions. Besides collaborating and coordinating with suppliers and vendor partners, I was accountable for managing P&L 10 retail convenience stores across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. I was involved in recruiting, training, and mentoring site operators to manage merchandising, staffing, budgeting, sales, inventory profit, and loss. I evaluated and initiated new site locations and transformed corporate stores into franchise operations. I also effectively negotiated with suppliers while building and nurturing strong relations with local vendors. Moreover, I was instrumental in meeting and exceeding targeted sales and budget.

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  Hess Corporation

  • Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States

  • Senior Marketing Rep

    • Sep 2002 - Oct 2014
    • Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States

    HESS CORP, WOODBRIDGE, NJ (2002-2013)Senior Marketing and Safety and Environmental Representative I was responsible for directing 53 retail stores and territory with profit and loss responsibility for 17 high-volume stores across Southeastern MA and Rhode Island Region. I forecasted and managed annual budgets, employee recruitment, training, and onboarding. Apart from effectively negotiating contracts, I designed and executed marketing strategies for gasoline. I orchestrated the development, setup, and conversion of newly acquired sites and conversions. I ensured all units complied with all federal and state safety, labor, and environmental regulations.Besides being integral in enhancing year-over-year sales and market share, surpassing the budgeted plan by 3% to 10%, I designed and actualized a talent acquisition plan and introduced team-building strategies. I conducted an in-depth analysis to determine growth, productivity, efficiency, and cost control opportunities to enhance bottom-line performance. I also devised a talent assessment and succession planning process developing an internal pool of candidates for management positions that reduced turnover by 75%. I was instrumental in initiating a territory Loss Control Program to minimizes losses from 1.5 % to .51 %. Furthermore, I conceptualized and introduced Emergency Management Programs for sites, including hurricane storm readiness and emergency procedures.

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  DB Marketing

  • Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

  • District Manager/Franchise Operations

    • May 1992 - Aug 2002
    • Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

    DB MARKETING/DAIRY MART, PAWTUCKET, RI (1992-2002)District Franchise ManagerI directed all aspects of 18 - 45 franchise retail convenience stores across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. I employed, prepared, recruited, and directed franchise operators in marketing, staffing, planning, deals, and inventory management. Apart from surveying and establishing new site areas, I transformed corporate stores into franchise operations. I carried out vendor negotiations and built strong relations with local vendors.Besides creating and executing a franchise training program resulting in an enhancement in sales and profitability for both the corporation and franchisees, I leveraged bulk buying power and minimized vendor costs for the franchisee. Additionally, I was integral in transforming non-performing corporate sites to profitable franchise sites with 18% gr

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  U.S. Army

  • Sargeant

    • Apr 1978 - May 1982