Devin Elverdi Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

As Senior Analyst, I am primarily responsible for settlements-related items preparing for Colorado Springs Utilities' (CSU) entrance into the Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) market administered by Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and transition to the Western Area Power Administration, Colorado-Missouri Region (WACM) Balancing Authority (BA) slated for.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Reconcile electric purchases and sales and associated expenses including Transmission, Balancing Authority Services, etc. and processing them as appropriate through Accounts Payable or Receivable
• Provide data and analytics as requested to Energy Traders, Transmission Operations, and General Accounting
• Help design and support implementation of a new Energy Trading Risk Management (ETRM) system

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Implemented process revisions to increase efficiencies in the Energy Supply Department Travel Process including digital signatures, tracking, and form standardization
• Supported electric and gas project management through work with procurement and participation in project reviews
• Provided contract assistance to Project Managers and Engineers including contract location, review of Statements of Work, and payment statuses

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Manage all invoicing for Nixon Power Plant’s 100 personnel, including forwarding to appropriate personnel, and creating and executing release Purchase Orders when required
• Track and summarize all budget adjustments on a monthly basis in conjunction with daily Work Order reporting and monthly budget reporting through Microsoft Access
• Participate actively on both the Nixon and Non-Plant Safety Committees including maintenance of SharePoint sites, analysis of data collected through walkdowns, and frequent safety meetings
• Serve as both Independent Observer and Administrator for Fuels Working Group, an intersection of Enterprise Risk Management and Commodities Trading tasked with researching a hedge program
• Support Nixon Power Plant personnel in any manner requested including construction of SharePoint sites and Excel workbooks, troubleshooting, company policies and procedures, etc.
• Perform various other administrative duties including travel arrangement, P-Card reconciliation, technological support, work order tracking, time reporting, etc. supporting plant operations

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Gathered and compiled supporting data from internal sources and federal reports to support two Public Utility Commission audits of Colorado Springs Utilities' (CSU) natural gas system and a WECC Audit of CSU’s NERC.
• Drafted Colorado Springs Utilities Natural Gas Operations & Maintenance Manual, a collection of Colorado Springs Utilities processes and procedures required by Code of Federal Regulations Part 192, by building.
• Performed tracking and reporting related to Colorado Springs Utilities’ evidence for NERC’s research and evidence-intensive PRC-005 Standard in a manner such that it passed the May 2018 Audit
• Collaborated effectively with diverse groups across the organization including System Operations (gas and electric), Gas Planning and Design, Energy Construction, Vegetation Management, etc.
• Aided NERC Compliance team in preparation for a successful Mock Audit including collection and preparation of data, coordination of meetings, data presentation, copy editing functions, and uploading to an external portal
• Prepared documents for a variety of compliance-related meetings, including a bi-weekly call with Subject Matter Experts and a periodic legal update for management

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Performed copy-editing on various works including manuscripts, academic submissions, cover letters, etc.
• Provided some content-related advice when relevant
• Advised academic clients of proper citation and research methods

Aurora, Colorado

• Developed individual curriculum for each child based on current level and learning goals/needs
• Worked daily with reading, writing, science, math, and geographical concepts
• Assessed progress and areas for improvement

Istanbul, Turkey

• Analyzed changing customs regulations and political climate in China, Turkey, and the European Union to provide current information to clients and ensure compliance to expedite receipt of goods
• Created, edited, and distributed all English-language content, effectively expanding ASE into English-speaking European markets, increasing ASE's client base by 18%
• Assisted in the expansion of ASE to the Russian market through extensive research and contact-building
• Created database to track client purchases and patterns
• Reduced client waiting time by an average of 2 days through more efficient communication with suppliers
• Designed a streamlines process for receiving client requests and presenting quotations

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

• Facilitated communication between Turkish clients and Chinese producers using diverse applications including Alibaba trading platform, WeChat, and Skype
• Researched the import/export laws of a diverse set of countries to ensure compliance with all regulations and reduce customs waiting times
• Sourced products in the Chinese market in accordance with client specifications
• Produced and edited all English language written materials for publication including those for the website and social media outlets

Guilin, Guangxi, China

• Designed and implemented original course content
• Reached objectives set with and for students through hard work
• Created and administered evaluative materials including tests and term papers in order to analyzestudent performance and improvement
• Provided counsel concerning career goals, English language opportunities, and life skills to college-aged Chinese students
• Taught Culture of English Speaking Countries at the sophomore university level
• Taught English Writing at the sophomore university level

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Applied database knowledge to assist with special projects
• Added missing information to various internal databases
• Reviewed existing documents for accuracy to ensure great customer care

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Researched and write grand applications for various Philharmonic programs
• Tracked known and newly available grants for organization
• Provided support to developmental staff including updating fundraising website profiles, acknowledgment letters and marketing material

Des Moines, Iowa

• Helped over 100 business students improve resume and cover letter writing abilities
• Summarize common problems in order to design a class that addresses major issues in business writing with major changes in instruction and procedure the following year

Des Moines, Iowa

• Helped over 100 students of different majors to improve grades on writing assignments an average of 8 percentage points
• Increased awareness of proper citation methods by over 15% within the College of Arts & Sciences
• Formed lasting relationships with international students to improve overall GPA an average of 0.5 points
• Provided support to English-language learners in personal areas such as comprehension of contracts and completion of visa paperwork

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Facilitated communication between contractors and foreman
• Increased currency of accounts payable by 10 days through effective and timely input of information
• Decreased concrete waste by 5% through increased communication and planning
• Streamlined payroll by creating a database for government wage scales using MS Excel
• Acted as liaison between contractors and bidding agents
• Redesigned employee handbook to effectively communicate company expectations

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Coordinated restaurant seating for individuals and large parties to maximize efficiency
• Balanced the wants of the customer with the needs of the company in varied situations
• Accomplished personal and company sales goals

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Politics, International Relations, A

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Drake University Social Science Journal Editorial Board, Election Commission.

Foreign Policy Studies

One semester spent studying in-depth international relations curriculum as part of undergraduate degree