Solar Development Associate

• Nov 2022 - Present

Geographic Information Systems Analyst

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

Developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects and next generation prospecting tools which optimize profitability, minimize risk and fit well within communities. • Developed market specific criteria, researched data sets, and built GIS models to identify high potential solar project sites. • Researched and obtained parcel owner data and assisted with prospecting outreach. • Created solar and battery storage design layouts to use as sales materials and gain insight into project efficacy. • Prepared initial project proposals including draft site layouts, decks, and lease option agreements. • Conducted due diligence research on projects to minimize permitting and development risks. • Created preliminary solar project designs to provide insights into project financial efficacy. • Supported the business development team with research and analysis throughout the sales cycle. • Prepared materials for local permitting and submissions to utilities and regulatory agencies • Developed and maintained grid capacity analysis to support market specific financial modeling. • Researched and created a library of competitor projects to identify best-practices and barriers. • Studied zoning and renewable energy state and local bylaws to identify opportunities and flaws. • Conducted field work including site visits and town hall meetings. • Operated UAS drone to carry out site surveys and marketing materials. Show less

Technical Support and Service Assistant

• Sep 2017 - May 2019

Technology support center responsible for computers, software, email accounts, exam processing, and printing services. • Delivered support of personal technology devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones) for staff and students. • Trusted with electronic processing of official university exams and confidential student data. • Assisted with the operation and maintenance of university computer labs. Technology support center responsible for computers, software, email accounts, exam processing, and printing services. • Delivered support of personal technology devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones) for staff and students. • Trusted with electronic processing of official university exams and confidential student data. • Assisted with the operation and maintenance of university computer labs.

Senior Intern

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2019

• Assisted with development of a sustainability grant which resulted in a $120,000 award, including: writing sections regarding implementation and stakeholder engagement, conducting qualitative and quantitative research, formatting submission, creating overview PowerPoint, and participating in oral presentation. • Led research on the deployment of solar powered trash compactors with the goals of improving the efficiency of waste management, increasing awareness of sustainability, and promoting recycling across all campuses. • Assisted in research and writing a proposal for electric vehicle charging stations. • Managed an intern research program that included a campus wide survey, trash and recycling bin inventory, and contamination assessments. • Prepared an annual report summarizing the intern team’s activities in leading campus wide recycling programs. • Presented educational workshops regarding campus recycling to freshman during first-year orientation courses. • Developed the first intern training program and procedures manual. • Trained and supervised undergraduate interns. Show less

Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

• Worked with a team of 9 ESA committee members to plan first-ever career fair at the 2018 ESA Annual Meeting attended by 3,000 members and students. • Led recruitment of prominent scientists from across the U.S. to participate as presenters, panelists and moderators. • Developed schedule of sessions, promotional materials and webpages for ESA events. • Created career profiles based on survey data of ESA members. • Conducted data mining to identify trends in annual meeting session content in support of a proposed research paper. • Maintained database of student participation in previous ESA events. Show less