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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Saved over $1M in costs by overseeing a $35M utility budget, including operational monitoring and controlling expenses.• Created energy improvements to over 100 retail facilities by working and directing property staff on renovation projects. • Directed all third-party vendor relations dealing with utility invoicing, data tracking, metering, and sustainability initiatives.• Collaborated with counsel on drafting, negotiating, and completion of contracts supporting facility related services.• Directed staff on reporting requirements and responsibilities associated with Board requests.• Actively engaged financial and non-financial areas in gathering utility data relating to reporting and analysis.• Served as point person for all property and corporate utility inquiries.• Headed committees evaluating policy / procedural development for operational improvements.• Provided direction with redevelopment projects, new construction, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Managed and mentored Energy Office personnel, providing subject matter expertise to many committees & workgroups.• Oversaw City’s utility budget of $40M and led facility management on maintenance, energy usage, and improvements influencing operations in over 250 buildings including Data Centers.• Developed innovative and creative solutions to sustainability issues by working with cross-functional teams and utility providers.• Developed city-wide policies and supported team in creating initiatives, establishing goals, providing excellent customer service, and communicating effectively with stakeholders and elected officials.• Collected, analyzed, and determined fiscal impact of trend data associated with facility operations and cost control. • Implemented LEAN management principles, focusing and improving upon daily activities. • Worked with engineering firms and architects on facility design and construction, commissioning projects, energy audits, performance contracts, and asset management.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive campus-wide facility and utilities master plan.• Provided support and direction to campus engineering with design decisions and integration of best practices in energy management and space usage for existing and new facilities. • Participated in State Energy Office meetings and worked with Utility Saving Initiative (USI) Regional Managers on various campus projects.• Partnered with the sustainability office on campus initiatives, recycling programs, and campaign marketing. • Reviewed and analyzed trends in utility usage and billing data for varied rate structures and demand-side alternatives. • Worked with Building Automation Systems on monitoring equipment performance and facility operations.

Perrysburg, Oh

• Took responsibility for facility-based initiatives on multiple campuses and learning centers, including implementing facility upgrades and energy-saving opportunities via operations and performance contracting. Other responsibilities included buildings and grounds, custodial contracting, and fleet maintenance.• Worked as Associate Vice-President of Operations / Assistant Treasurer, taking care of financial and budget-related activities for college, developing Strategic Energy and Master Capital Plans for future expansion.• Served as Associate Vice-President of Business Affairs, taking responsibility for new construction, renovations, and infrastructure development. Supervising the operations of Safety and Security, Buildings and Grounds, and the Auxiliary Services office, including financial operations and approval of all College expenditures.• Led construction of the Findlay Campus, the Student Health and Activities Center, and Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Overseeing all procurement activities, vendor and contract negotiations, and budget development in conjunction with tracking expenditures.

Mba, Finance

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