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Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Hopewell Junction, New York, United States

• Spearheaded all business operations encompassing accounting/bookkeeping, budgeting, marketing, customer relations, and contract negotiations - both short and long term.• Orchestrated the design, development, and implementation of custom web applications, database-driven websites, and web application integrations, while providing support and documentation for IT infrastructure upgrade analysis for clients across the Northeastern United States.• Created comprehensive proposals and detailed design documents, while leveraging graphic design applications to create custom graphic art for both website and print marketing materials.• Collaborated with trusted technology advisors by conducting extensive testing of custom applications and developing user acceptance testing procedures.• Drove year over year revenue growth for the company while effectively analyzing and implementing cost-cutting strategies, ensuring lean and streamlined financial operations and optimizing the company's financial performance.

Oversaw the operation of 300 MWs of demand response in all programs on a state-wide basis at over 125 customer locations, supervised staff and administered a consultant budget of $400,000, Peak Load Management incentives in excess of $2.2 million and SCR / EDRP payments incentives in excess of $2.5 million.Acted as primary representation with various New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) working groups and other organizations as it relates to demand response and worked with state and federal agencies and authorities including Public Service Commission, Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Agency, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Maintained NYPA “PLM” Brand and NYPA’s positive standing in state-wide initiatives including programs such as the Coordinated Demand Response Program and High Electric Demand Days Initiative.Conducted PLM program orientation for returning and new participants and presented NYPA's demand response program offerings.Perform day-ahead and current day “event” decision making procedure for all weekdays during PLM season. Advise day ahead and event day notifications to customers and completed program event day verification.Maintained a smooth process with NYISO customer enrollments and changes within required timelines; perform all event/test notifications. Reported event/test data within timeline required and process customer check/bill credits within 60 days of receipt from NYISO.

White Plains, New York, United States

Drove the development of multi-variable regression profiles for a diverse customer base spanning the state of New York, leveraging cutting-edge forecasting and scheduling techniques. Provided ongoing analytical support to address forecasting anomalies on a daily and time-dependent basis, managing a 24/7 operation.Led the implementation of three out of four phases of the new load and revenue forecasting system, utilizing a custom enhanced version of the Energy Vision Enterprise software. Facilitated infrastructure upgrades to database and application servers across multiple environments and provided critical review and acceptance of all associated design documents.Fostered effective communication with executive management, delivering high-level, detailed presentations and conducting software demonstrations to provide status updates on the implementation of the new forecasting system.Conducted thorough load, sales, and revenue forecast imbalance analyses and variance reporting, serving as the key liaison for internal and external customers.

Ba, Economics

Chemical Engineering