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Parkville, Md, Us

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing CPV assets in accordance with overall commercial strategic goals and risk policies. CPV assets under energy management include gas-fired combined cycle and renewable generation assets in the regional power markets, PJM and ISONE.- Assist day-ahead traders with optimization of CPV assets to include offer strategy, fuel optimization, and re-offer adjustments in PJM and ISO-NE.- Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, unit startup and shutdown times, and communicate all necessary information to plant personnel, Independent System Operators (ISOs), and day-ahead traders.- Act and communicate timely and appropriate real-time actions in accordance with ISO and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) procedures.- Maintain thorough understanding of ISO tariffs, manuals, Fuel Cost Policies, and procedures governing generator dispatch.- Monitor and analyze available power/gas market information to identify commercial opportunities and risks.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Proactively ensured requests for demand resources and ancillaries are met while complying with Independent System Operator program requirements, to achieve positive results for the company. - Maintain in-depth knowledge of multiple demand resource programs across multiple Utilities, RTO’s and ISO’s to anticipate grid conditions, quickly respond to demand events, and provide feedback to resources. - Commission and troubleshoot pulse data loggers installed at customer sites.- Maintain dispatch logs of DR events, customer issues, and act as a customer service oriented desk.- Coordinate and schedule economic bids on behalf of customers in order to maximize potential revenue for the customer.- Maintain and develop Standard Operating Procedures within internal systems.

Baltimore, Md

Supported the Office of the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President by enabling the development of key aspects of the transformation and continuous improvement of the Commercial Operations group; effectively developing merger and acquisition integrations, initiative development, tracking and management reporting and project management execution.-Collaborated with Commercial executives to identify key performance indicators (KPI) and develop business goals; creating documents for tracking and presentation utilizing Excel, PowerPoint, and Planner.-Managed the SharePoint repository of Management Model Documents; initiating and supervising Procedure and Policy development, review, and approval from Senior executives.-Increased department efficiencies by establishing group Microsoft Teams, integrating and training peers on activities such as a shared calendar, goal pathing, project collaboration and correspondence management.-Maintained calendar of project management tasks, milestones and Stakeholder communications; scheduling appointments with executives, stakeholders, and team members to initiate, plan, implement, and close projects.-Selected as Change Agent for Human Resources, Enterprise Time & Labor system; communicating expected changes and required training, providing first point of contact for approximately 150 employees.

Baltimore, Md

Coordinated, directed and scheduled the dispatch of Constellation's generation fleet during normal and emergency conditions; handled multiple tasks associated with adjusting megawatt output of desired units in response to unit cost versus system price, trade floor requests, Independent System Operator (ISO) capacity and energy conditions, plant operating guidelines and fuel availability, while ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and ISO requirements.-Supervised team of 12 dispatchers (scheduling 24/7 rotating shift coverage) and represented Dispatch group with internal/external customers and visitors.-Presented, through verbal and written communication, daily generation schedules, unit outages and deviations, ISO emergency conditions, load forecast to internal customers, including Key executives.Improved communications efficiency 65% by updating directory and contents of multi-line phone system.-Prevented costly Government and ISO compliance fines by attention to detail and situational awareness during the Polar Vortex of 2014.-Added approximately $1M value annually (2011 – 2014) by recording accurate log details, issuing clear communication, and responding quickly to emergent events.

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Coordinated, directed and scheduled the dispatch of Exelon's generation fleet during normal and emergency conditions; handled multiple tasks associated with adjusting megawatt output of desired units in response to unit cost versus system price, trade floor requests, Independent System Operator (ISO) capacity and energy conditions, plant operating guidelines and fuel availability, while ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and ISO requirements.-Supervised team of 12 dispatchers (scheduling 24/7 rotating shift coverage) and represented Dispatch group with internal/external customers and visitors.-Presented, through verbal and written communication, daily generation schedules, unit outages and deviations, ISO emergency conditions, load forecast to internal customers, including Key executives.-Prevented costly Government and ISO compliance fines by attention to detail and situational awareness, receiving verbal and monetary recognition by executives.

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Coordinated, directed and scheduled the dispatch of Exelon's generation fleet during normal and emergency conditions; handled multiple tasks associated with adjusting megawatt output of desired units in response to unit cost versus system price, trade floor requests, Independent System Operator (ISO) capacity and energy conditions, plant operating guidelines and fuel availability, while ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and ISO requirements.

Salisbury, Md

Optimized the practices, policies, procedures and programs to operate the electric distribution system, 24/7, in a safe, reliable and efficient manner, during normal and emergency situations, with the welfare of employees, customers, the public and shareholders in mind. -Acquired and disseminated information, notifying various State Agencies, Government and Regulatory bodies, as well as Key executives, in matters concerning major system disturbances, emergency conditions, and other events affecting public health, safety, and welfare.-Gathered and analyzed real time system data to determine feasibility of switching requests; directing service men to de-energize equipment for isolation from the power grid, due to maintenance needs, emergent requests, or storm damage, with the final determination of clearance to proceed with work.-Updated current system status information in databases, SCADA displays and operating maps, collaborating with engineering to monitor accuracy of new maps issued for project diagram and other related work.-Controlled operating log by recording interactions, system status, and sequence of events to prove compliance with Government, ISO, and Company standards.

Salisbury, Md

Assisted residential and commercial, electric and gas customers in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, providing information related to, but not limited to: outages, billing, payment processing, collections, assistance programs, field orders, marketing and company policy questions, etc. -Operated database software to analyze complex billing issues, input orders/customer information, collect payments, and negotiate payment arrangements for delinquent accounts, including referral and coordination with state and community agencies for low-income or special needs clients.-Represented the Call Center as Union 1307(A) Shop Steward. -Researched and compile itemized billing data utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software.-Achieved multiple, consecutive months of 100% Customer Service quality scores.

Cambridge, Md

-Developed and executed sales strategies in national and international markets to grow customer base through networking, referrals, cold calling and sales presentations. Accountable for meeting sales quota and maintaining optimal client satisfaction.-Identified prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, and attending trade shows and conferences.-Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how specific products and services can meet these needs.-Answered customer questions about the prices, availability, and uses of the products they are selling.-Negotiated and prepared prices and terms of sales and service agreements.-Collaborated with colleagues to exchange information, such as engineering specifications, information on selling strategies and marketing materials.

Cambridge, Md

-Provide oversight and performance management of outsourced brokerage services, researching and negotiating rates and/or contract bids for courier, truck, ocean and air transportation.-Complete detailed export documents necessary for shipping and receiving of manufactured goods.-Communicate shipping information with transportation agencies, sales coordinators, and customers.-Examine documents to verify conversion of material/product weights, volume and price. -Interface with various levels of management to ensure processes are in place and working to ensure compliance with Logistics processes.