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Sausalito, CA, US

Sausalito, California, United States

• Engage with external ecosystems including startups, academia, and technology partners to form strategic alliances and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Develop the company's innovation strategy in collaboration with the Founder, shaping key business development strategies driving growth and a competitive advantage.
• Integration and customization of the company's CRM software to streamline sales processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Direct sponsorship sales and fulfillment, securing strategic partnerships that contribute to revenue growth.
• Create and execute targeted marketing campaigns to contractors and business owners, generating a sold-out event in inaugural Denver, CO Summit.

Sonoma County, California, United States

• Spearheaded the development of the Clean Energy Connection, California's largest online directory for contractors in the decarbonization sector. This encompassed strategic oversight of partnerships, team leadership.
• Orchestrated project management for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Heat Pump Rebate program, driving the initiative to successful implementation, aligning project deliverables with sustainable energy.
• Co-authored the submission of grant proposals that successfully secured $21 million in program funding, ensuring the sustained support and advancement of renewable energy initiatives.

Sausalito, CA

• The Change Agent Collective is a team of individuals passionate about the process of creating momentum to scale change at the community, city and national level.
• Providing consulting services in branding, positioning, public relations and digital marketing to companies with a positive mission or launching ground breaking technologies. Areas of focus include; renewable energy.
• Development of business plans for new opportunities that rethink the way we consume information, collaborate, and make decisions in the future.

San Francisco, CA

• Envisioned and created the West Coast Green Conference and Exposition – the largest event on green innovation. Referred to as the “TED of Green,” West Coast Green was an annual 3 day platform for collective.
• Developed the voice and brand, overseeing its expression via our digital marketing, social media and PR communications in order to reach our target audience. Success was unprecedented - receiving over 300 feature.
• Curated the educational curriculum, secured over 150 speakers annually. (Speakers included: Al Gore, Arianna Huffington, Jerry Brown, Van Jones, Guy Kawasaki, Robert Kennedy Jr. and many other industry thought leaders)
• Forged strong partnerships with the most progressive and knowledgeable initiatives and organizations – fueling our ability to lead the market and maintain our position as the premier source for innovation. (Partners.
• Raised sponsorship dollars and secured tradeshow exhibitors that exceeded six million in net revenue. (Sponsors included: Google, Intel, Autodesk, Cisco, IBM and 42 others)
• Negotiated all contracts and managed our external vendors.

Mill Valley, CA

• Acquired business selling architectural plans, and evolved it into a robust online resource for blueprints, sustainable building information, tools and technologies.
• Established and implemented an effective, comprehensive annual and long-range strategy for operations and projects.
• Managed all aspects of business effectuation, including: accounting system implementation, database development, HR policies, and internal operations.
• Successfully recruited, trained and managed 4 employees and created the employee manual
• Enlisted and maintained an effective and diverse Board of Directors.

San Francisco Bay Area

Co-founded one of the first B2B annual green building tradeshows in the industry. Produced the entire event with only volunteer staff. Handled all aspects of production, vendor recruitment, attendee marketing and outreach. The success of this event was the catalyst to creating West Coast Green.

Berkeley, CA

• Developed vision for a resource center aimed to provide information and education regarding green building technologies and guided this process through execution. Initial organization has now evolved into Build It.
• Coordinated and implemented an effective, comprehensive annual and long-range funding strategy for operations and projects
• Researched and authored successful grant proposals
• Managed all aspects of program effectuation, including: recruitment and training of volunteers, development of database and web-site
• Maintained an effective and diverse Board of Directors

Santa Cruz, CA

• Managed all aspects of the EcoTeam program implementation, including; acting as a liaison for local resources in the community, distribution of program materials, tabulation of quantitative results and communication.
• Researched and authored adaptation of program workbook to specifically reflect the significant environmental issues and resources available to Santa Cruz County residents
• Jointly, with founding organization, improved program materials and training techniques to maximize program effectiveness
• Secured funding through grant writing to foundations, government entities, municipalities and provided reports enumerating workplace accomplishments
• Generated and implemented community and neighborhood strategic outreach plans via; media campaigns, guest appearances on local radio stations, and speaking engagements
• Recruited, trained and directed all program staff and interns

Santa Cruz, CA

• Developed the Logistics Manager position into one that served the demands of over 120 programs per year, conducted locally and internationally by 13 full and part time consultants and employees
• Successfully recruited, trained and managed 15 part time logistics staff and created the employee manual
• Coordinated all details of multi-faceted team development programs including; functioning as client/consultant liaison, pre-program site research, managing contract staff and successful delivery of programs
• Developed a systematic method for investigating and accurately keeping track of all program locations and alternative sites
• Provided instruction and technical support for corporate outdoor teambuilding initiatives