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Akron, Oh, Us

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Tasked with leading the Company's initiative to set science based targets to align with the UN's Race to Zero effort. Specific objectives include: - Submitting for approval our proposed science-based emissions reduction target(s) across all scopes, in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios and the criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - Developing the strategic roadmap to grow and transform our business in pursuit of targets - Creating a process for continual iteration and updates to our targets, strategies and plans

Newark, New Jersey, Us

• Leading the internal consulting program at PSEG by expanding the Continuous Improvement toolkit beyond traditional Lean Six Sigma projects to meet the emergent and larger scale needs of the business. Established governance structures and reporting to measure effectiveness and integrate problem-solving tools into the organization. Additional tools include Value Stream mapping, Process Identification/Design, Robotic Process Automation (RPAs), Agile methodology, Change Management Processes and Kaizen Events (workshops). • Directing strategic Enterprise initiatives through project/people management to drive decisions for the organization including the evaluation, recommendation and Board of Directors reporting and approval on PSEG’s Net Zero commitment. In conducting these initiatives worked across the entire organization, at all levels, to gain consensus on issues and challenges to find resolutions and compromises. • Developing an enterprise cost savings initiative (Activity Based Analysis) using a data driven approach to understand how the organization can work more innovatively, collaboratively and efficiently. • Manage the weekly Payroll and HR Business Center operations for Enterprise for over 13,000 employee including the union workforce comprised of eight different unions. Coordinate among Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Labor legal and IT to address the ongoing needs of employees per union contracts, company practices and compliance requirements.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

• Created risk reporting and analysis in line with Board of Director requests by facilitating information gathering and dissemination of risk inquiries by presenting monthly reviews to the Company’s Risk Management Committee (RMC) and quarterly to the Board and its Committees. These reviews help senior management and the Board by informing of risk scenarios so more strategic decisions can be made. Specific risk review examples include, but are not limited to:o Shareholder risks, concerning stakeholder expectations of growth and sustainability or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.o Strategic risks for both Power and the Utility:  Power looking at climate change concerns, and other State and Federal policy and regulation including NJ Needs Nuclear legislation along with PJM power market design.  The Utility focusing on potential unfavorable rate structures combined with behind-the-meter technology including energy efficiency, distributed generation, and demand response.  Additional strategic risk considerations for both lines of business involve disruptive technology (e.g., energy storage, electric vehicles and declining cost curves for solar and other renewables) and potential customer disintermediation by technology companies.• Developed, in conjunction with PSEG Nuclear, a Nuclear Enterprise Risk Management Committee (NRMC) aligned with Nuclear industry risk best practices and Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) guidance on integrated risk frameworks. As a result of the structure, PSEG Nuclear is better equipped to deal with emergent issues, such as a steam generator tube leak, to understand both market and operational considerations for optimal decision making.• Board member of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) ERM membership. Work with ERM counterparts in the Power and Utilities industry in both the USA and Canada to develop discussion topics, share best practices, and present at the annual EEI ERM conference.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

• Grew Risk awareness and nurtured a culture of disclosure, problem solving, and action at Duquesne. Provided insight and helped departments in reaching their goals, specific examples include, but are not limited to:o Worked with Strategy and External Affairs Group to identify and log Regulatory matters relevant to the organization developed a legislative log of topics to follow along with processes flow on how the organization may disseminate Regulatory information.o Partnered with Asset Management and Materials Services to develop a plan to identify other suppliers of PILC Cable and phase out the use of Lead Cable in the Distribution system. • Responsible for developing the Company's position on the EPA's Clean Power Plan. Drafted briefings for Senior Management, worked with the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) to develop industry comments on behalf of Electric Utilities in the State, submitted comments on behalf of Duquesne Light to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding state compliance and met with the DEP Secretary to understand how state goals may impact the Company. Briefings to management included a summary of the Plan, various government entity positions, other stakeholder perspectives and comments along with the implications and opportunities for Duquesne light. • Preparing the Company's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan (LTIIP) filing along with advising in the Distribution System Infrastructure Charge (DSIC) filing for submission to the PA Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) for approval. These filings are critical executing the strategy of the Company and will allow for the expedited recovery of reasonable and prudent costs incurred to repair, improve or replace certain eligible distribution property that is part of the utility’s distribution system.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

• Implemented the first formalized Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") Program including the elements of Risk Governance, Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Reporting, Planning, and Monitoring reporting to Duquesne Light Senior Management and the Board of Directors. Top Risk analysis used in not only Business Plan development but also overall Duquesne corporate strategy.• Facilitated Commodity Risk Management ERMC, held Bi-monthly meetings and determined topics with relevant analysis to manage the Duquesne commodity position. Two major decisions resulted, winding down the supply business and sale of ownership of generation assets:• Facilitated the analysis of Coal Combustion Residual rules promulgated by the EPA, worked with Legacy Site business owners as well as outside counsel to come to an understanding of Risk and further implications of the Final rule decided by the EPA December 2014. Additionally, put together a briefing for Senior Management regarding the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan. Briefing included a summary of the Plan, various government entity positions, other stakeholder perspectives and comments along with the implications to Duquesne light. • Held regular communication meetings with staff to convey information and effectively respond to issues/concerns. Provided and supported development opportunities for staff through job assignments, continuing education and formal training.

Akron, Oh, Us

• Wrote the Scope of Work for the FE Energy Efficiency & Peak Demand Reduction Program Portfolio Vendor for Commercial and Industrial Customers in Ohio for the 2013-2015 Plan.• Negotiated final purchase order terms for FE’s Ohio Energy Efficiency Vendor.• Developed the Request for Proposal for FE Pennsylvania Phase II Energy Efficiency & Conservation Plan starting in June 2013.

Akron, Oh, Us

• Prepared and wrote comments on various matters pertaining to the advancement of competitive electric markets submitted to the State Commissions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, and New Jersey. Several positions met with successful outcomes while other issues are still pending. • Lead FES as Legal Discovery Coordinator for 2011 AEP ESP/Stipulation, 2011 Duke ESP, 2012 AEP Capacity Case, 2012 AEP Modified ESP, 2012 Dayton Power and Light MRO, and 2012 Indiana Michigan State Compensation Mechanism Filing. Wrote portions of FES testimony regarding alignment with state policy, regional transmission authority policy, and corporate separation. Acted as the liaison between outside counsel and FES to ensure all documentation was present for claims made in testimony. Created prep questions for witness cross examination and facilitated run throughs between FES and outside counsel. • Developed FES legislative positions for 2012 sessions in MD, NJ, PA, and OH.• Coordinated the execution of a Market Research Study regarding Value Added Services for Medium/Large C&I Customers.• Participated in Collaboratives and Initiatives for other parties as part of settlement agreements. Meetings and discussions include Duquesne Competitive Enhancement Collaborative (PA), PPL Supplier Coordination Tariff (PA), CHARGE (PA PUC organization) pertaining to Interim Guidelines on Sales and Marketing Practices Renewal Notices.• Filed, in compliance with specific rules, Environmental Labels for FES with State Commissions (OH, IL, MI, NJ, and MD).• Performed market entry studies and created whitepapers on ad hoc subject matter requests such as electric customer information rules and supplier licensing requirements (OH, PA, IL, MI, NJ, and MD), PJM Demand Response new product application to FERC, Ring Fencing, and NY, MD, and NJ electric retail markets.

Akron, Oh, Us

Rosemead, Ca, Us

• Acted as a central figure in the development and creation SCE’s Enterprise Risk Management program along with contributing to overall Edison International risk culture and awareness. Utilized Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) model to Govern, Identify, Assess, Aggregate, Report, Facilitate Response, Control, and Optimize SCE's first company wide Enterprise Risk Management Assessment. Scope of the ERM Program includes 83 departments and 19 Business Units with over 800 SCE employees interviewed generating 250 reports viewed by senior management. • Collaborate with Strategic Partners including Control Organizations and Business Units (BU) to enhance risk standardization, communication, and response. Work across all SCE Business Units to extract information to help each BU become more aware of risk control and optimization. • Conduct presentations on risk to senior management on a regular basis. • Specific projects include, but are not limited to, Key SCE Risks for Edison International Board of Directors and an Overall Procurement Risk Framework. Key SCE Risks focused on identification and validation of shareholder risks and risks eligible for regulatory recovery within SCE. The Overall Procurement Risk Framework involves collaboration with the Power Procurement and Legal Department to identify potential procurement risks that may impact shareholder value, including changing Federal and State legislation, adjustments to the Long Term Procurement Plan, and other factors impacting SCE procurement.• Areas of risk expertise and analysis include Energy Regulation Policy and Affairs, Corporate Finance, Power Procurement, Transmission and Distribution, and Information Technology.

• Contributing to the development of a new women’s hospital that includes high-risk pregnancy care, oncology, and infertility care including IVF, that targets both the local and international markets. • Pinpointing hospital system design features in how to facilitate smooth transitions in patient care, hospitality for long-term visits, and the creation long-term relationships with all patients.• Participated in the launch of Tejas, a holistic women’s well being center, specifically in services offered, marketing, and customer service.

Beachwood, Oh, Us

• Compiled loan packages to submit to lenders, answered lender questions as DDR goes through the bid process.• Created an escrow analysis report that CFO used to create more capital for further financing.• Upgraded analysis using DDR financial reports for agencies such as Moody’s and Standard & Poors.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

• Negotiated contracts for artifacts within the Rock Hall to make sure all were up to date, if amendments need be added worked with the agents or foundations who managed artist’s estate. • Created contacts for partners of the Rock Hall for the 10th Anniversary Concert held September 2005 to sponsor the ‘Music Village’ that was created for the event.

New York, Ny, Us

• Developed risk analysis technology to help manage the firm on a global scale through various initiatives such as the Dashboard Project, and Holos Cube Technology Projects. • Organized various business units, including, Equity, FID, and EIS, to help them develop and create reporting to produce metrics used to measure performance. • Trained senior management in Institutional Infrastructure in applications and processes developed.• Managed global data collection for Infrastructure Metrics Reporting. • Led the implementation of referential data standards and helped to create firm-wide regional data hierarchy. • Interviewed candidates, trained, and supervised the development of new hires.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Performed financial transactions for brokers and shareowners. • Led colleagues in solution process for compliance service problems; counseled callers on expedient way to satisfy their requests.

Jd, Business Law, Intellectual Property

Mba, Management Design

Ba, Political Science/Economics

Jsa, European Politics

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