Damien M. Email & Phone Number

Illinois, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

As a Sr. Director of the Colorado Delivery team with Resource Innovations, I serve as the primary decision maker for the management and execution of our contracts with Xcel Energy, Platte River Power Authority, Colorado Energy Office and Boulder County. I act as the primary point of contact for clients and in addition to my responsibilities managing, leading, and mentoring a dynamic team of seven staff members in the successful delivery of our contracts. . An integral part of the regional leadership team, working collaboratively with leadership executives to support the growth of both new and existing customer markets.

Denver, Colorado, United States

As a Director of the Colorado Delivery team with Resource Innovations, I served as the primary point of contact for clients and oversaw and directed the delivery of energy efficiency programs. My primary responsibilities included managing, leading, and mentoring a dynamic team of seven staff members by setting and reviewing performance standards and objectives for them in order to create an effective delivery team. Led process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, quality assurance and quality control. Analyzed business processes, using process mapping, data analysis tools and collaborated with cross functional teams to write, train and establish policies and procedures. Developed short and long-term implementation plans, program budgets, and forecasts to identify future delivery teams needs to effectively deliver our programs for clients.

Denver, Colorado, United States

As a Senior Program Manager, I was responsible for overseeing Resource Innovations’ C&I programs. My programs included outreach services in various states to identify under served customer segments and introduce them to our utility clients energy efficiency offerings. Clients included ComEd Illinois , Nicor Gas Illinois, Ameren Illinois, New Jersey Clean Energy Program and Xcel Energy Colorado. I also led our program design and implementation for the indoor agriculture segment throughout the U.S. with a focus on indoor cannabis cultivation facilities. We currently have active programs in Xcel Energy Colorado territory targeting cannabis cultivators through their Strategic Energy Management program.

Greater Denver Area

Cultivate Energy Optimization was a energy management and program delivery firm that works with utilities and governments on indoor agriculture energy efficiency. We maintained a Colorado-based professional staff with expertise in program management, engineering, evaluation, energy assessments and marketing. Our goal was to create indoor agriculture specific programs to improve the energy efficiency of every cultivators facility and create a more sustainable future for everyone.

Greater Denver Area

• Led a team of seven Energy Advisors in the delivery of Xcel Energy’s Small Business Lighting Program and delivered 38 GWh of verified electric savings in 2015 and 2016.• Tracked program metrics, including participation, contact information, project status, energy savings, goals, and budget expenditures, to inform and prioritize program focus.

Greater Denver Area

• Collaborated with Xcel Energy’s Key Account Manager’s engaging strategic customer accounts about energy efficiency projects and applicable programs. • Assisted in the documentation and analysis of projects related to lighting, HVAC, and dehumidification to determine energy savings and utility bill savings.

Greater Denver Area

Provided energy efficiency consulting services directly to Xcel Energy Colorado commercial and industrial customers. Acted as a subject matter expert on various energy efficiency programs where I recommended specific modifications to electric and/or gas systems to reduce the customers energy use and utility bills.

Greater Denver Area

Greater Denver Area

• Installed photovoltaic systems ranging from 2-15 kilowatts • Managed crews ranging from 4 to 6 people on residential and small commercial projects• Interacted directly with customers and conveyed any concerns or change orders to internal team• Conducted final Quality Assurance inspections once projects were completed to ensure installations were done correctly and up to Solar City standards

Durham, North Carlina

• Installed a ground mounted 3 MW photovoltaic system at the Person County Regional Airport• Managed a crew of 8 installers onsite• Coordinated material drop offs with contractors and maintained daily job reports • Communicated any issues pertaining to design, site layout or personnel directly to Project Manager

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Analyzed utility use data and perform ASHRAE Level II energy audits on over 30 commercial buildings• Implemented new utility tracking system for campus bills, expenses and work orders• Collaborated with 6 team members to develop ASHRAE Level II energy audit reports • Reviewed mechanical, electrical and plumbing blueprints and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact • Developed preventative maintenance plans for each of the buildings focusing on HVAC, electrical and structural systems • Re-commissioned and managed facility HVAC and building automation systems• Developed green building design, construction and operations material for Guilford capital projects and operations staff• Performed energy management calculations and quantified the effectiveness of energy efficient renovations• Presented lessons learned and best practices at conferences and seminars to help promote Guilford’s sustainability efforts

Austin, Texas Area

• Installed photovoltaic systems ranging from 100 - 800 kilowatts • Coordinated material drop offs with contractors and maintained daily job reports for large-scale commercial projects • Acted as a liaison between Site Superintendent and Meridian’s Operations Manager• Communicated any issues pertaining to design, site layout or personnel directly to Operations Manager• Lead daily “toolbox talks” pertaining to safety, goals and schedule

Austin, Texas Area

• Performed energy audits on low income housing for a government funded project• Responsible for 50 audits a week and reporting measurements back to Project Manager• Identified areas of improvement in homes that would benefit homeowner and be cost effective

Austin, Texas Area

• Installed photovoltaic systems ranging from 2 - 10 kilowatts • Managed crews ranging from 3 to 5 people on residential projects• Interacted directly with customers and conveyed any concerns or change orders to Project Manager

Certificate Of Management, Duke Executive Education

Construction Management/ Building Science, Construction, Planning

Activities and Societies: Student Builders Association- Executive Member Fall 2007- Spring 2009 National Association of Homebuilders.

Spanish Minor, Spanish