Business Relations Manager / Local Liaison Officer
Provide expert advice on natural gas and electrical matters, including sophisticated project management, collections, and account monitoring. Manage emergency response operations to restore services efficiently and effectively during crisis situations. Enhance adoption of innovative energy technologies through targeted promotional campaigns and educational outreach. Oversee a high-profile portfolio of commercial, industrial, and municipal clients while navigating intricate political environments and enhancing strategic account management. Maintain high compliance standards and ensure adherence to all policies, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines.● Managed a portfolio of nine diverse projects with a combined value of $77.4M.● Coordinated a national volunteer event and engaged 800 employees across four operational companies.● Secured a $400K grant following a successful application process, benefiting organizational funding and project expansion.● Led customer-focused initiatives and developed and implemented pioneering solutions in coordination with cross-functional teams.● Promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and optimized participation by 68% as a local leader for AvanVeterans business resource group.● Increased sales of natural gas and electricity by promoting key company programs and cultivating robust relationships with trade allies and non-residential customers.● Negotiated essential contracts with pivotal customers, achieving advantageous terms for tariffs, rates, and services, and managed contracts from initiation through to successful conclusion.