Joined 2°C Mississippi as Director responsible for managing two large green infrastructure projects in Jackson, Mississippi. Our focus is climate resilience for disadvantaged communities of color and we are committed to promoting and delivering equitable, sustainable, energy efficient, and economically viable projects. Responsibilities include:- Assessing community needs around climate impacts and building capacity to meet those needs. - Developing green infrastructure solutions that include community engagement, an ecosystem of committed partners and collaborators, fund raising and project development.- Creating a program and operational strategy focused on several key elements: (1) the intersections of environmental equity and community engagement and programs related to climate change adaptation or mitigation (2) empowerment strategies that enable residents of impacted communities to participate as co- creators in the development and implementation of interventions to meet local needs. (3) Research and Data Analysis (4) Relationship Management

Worked with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, healthy building performance, LEED and WELL certifications.Managed incentives programs for clients across restaurant and retail industries. Accomplishments included Implementing the 1st healthy buildings certification project within the company and developing a plan for delivering building certifications as a service.

• Assisted in developing effective pricing models for products and services offered by the company.• Managed a $3.1 million portfolio of commercial clients across several industries, including real estate, restaurants fitness and healthcare.• Identified and managed client expectations, requirements and deadlines for projects.• Managed multiple energy incentives projects and communications

Worked primarily with customers to make informed decisions about energy consumption and cost effective methods to improve energy efficiency.

Major client: Glenwood Park, one of the first “green” neighborhood revitalization developments in Atlanta, Georgia.• Provided environmental services to developers, property managers and condo associations. • Services included supporting community efforts in green building and design initiatives.•. Trained minority female entrepreneurs on sustainability and healthy building services (Women Going Green)Going Green)

• Researched industry trends and insights to inform marketing decisions and strategies.• Helped to maintain and continuously define company brand.• Collaborated with product marketing team to create new marketing initiatives and measure results.• Increased deposit growth at acceptable customer acquisition costs• Engaged cross functional teams to define and achieve new branch growth results.• Managed 52 new branch openings on a budget of over $2.5 M.Specialties: business development, proposals, marketing management, business operations, sales, communications, strategy, leadership, project management