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Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nv

• Provides monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reporting of data for several energy-efficiency and demand response programs• Responsible for monthly forecasting, data analysis to discover insights, creating and updating data visualizations for the various programs, and ensuring the integrity of all data• Manages payment file process including data quality control, file transfers to external payment vendors, reconciliation and reissues• Updates, modifies and maintains customer application portals in PowerClerk using object-based programming• Develops and maintains PowerShell API Calls• Assists demand response program contractors with payment reconciliation and bulk application updates via data imports• Works with external payment vendors to manage Unclaimed Property Management and to correct customer tax information for 1099s and IRS notices

Atlanta, Ga

• Provided subject matter expertise on renewable energy, tariffs and rate structures, and utility operations to various departments throughout the company for guidance on strategic initiatives• Managed bid process for electricity and natural gas commodities, including creating Request for Proposals and negotiating rates on day-ahead index pricing, for over $250M annual spend• Negotiated pipeline extension contracts with utility companies for compressed natural gas (CNG) station construction• Created ad hoc reports on usage and spend for electricity, natural gas, and CNG using SQL and other proprietary systems• Completed cost savings analysis for bids and other negotiated contracts achieving over $7M in annual savings• Reviewed and revised suppliers' proposed energy contracts to ensure compliance with standard UPS contract terms • Compiled and analyzed electricity and natural gas load profiles for 1,800 UPS locations.• Reviewed and negotiated utility tariffs to ensure the most advantageous rates were used• Attended conferences, met with suppliers, and conducted independent research to collect data on current and future trends in energy markets• Assisted fuels team with jet fuel nominations and mobile refueling contracts

Portland, Or & Atlanta, Ga

• Managed utility rebates including: research, planning, application, management, final application, and payment• Tracked and reported on finances for entire rebate department totaling $10M• Developed and presented monthly reports to clients detailing obtained, pending and forecasted rebates as well as year-to-date and forecasted earnings for the company• Queried monthly report on outstanding rebates for collections• Developed and managed complex project tracking system in Excel• Data mined and reported on rebate programs, both client specific and department wide• Managed client communications pursuant to the rebate program • Coordinated and edited the blog for the Energy Rebates department• Improved rebate tracking processes and reporting methodologies saving 25 hours of labor per month

Portland, Oregon Area

• Prepared monthly and quarterly program reports, produced ad hoc reports and briefings and delivered database queries, across multiple systems• Managed a cooperative marketing program including ad approvals, maintained detailed records of all communications and transactions, and processed payments• Facilitated, supported and delivered contractor orientations, trainings, webinars and networking events• Prepared written and electronic communications including newsletter content, program updates, event invitations, website edits, mailings, fact sheet development and marketing materials• Compiled, analyzed and distributed program data for clients and internal teams• Created monthly budget analysis and forecasted spend for each program• Managed special projects for Program Manager• Managed a 100+ employee office move

Scottsdale, Az

• Created and edited electrical plans in Auto CAD per City/State/National Electrical Codes• Programmed lighting and home control systems such as Lutron Grafik Eye, Radio RA, & HomeWorks, Crestron, etc.• Conducted electrical site walks• Researched new products• Created Lighting Specification Manuals• Provided administrative support such as filing, archiving, and customer service

Mesa, Az

• Researched the history of parcels of land utilizing all available resources such as the internet; criss-cross directories; aerial photos; and city, county, and state agencies• Wrote Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for clients and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality identifying potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities• Assisted with soil and ground water testing• Assisted with set-up and monitoring of thermal oxidation equipment• Provided administrative support such as filing, archiving, company vehicle maintenance and customer service

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communications

Physics