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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Analyze bid invitations, requests for proposals (RFPs), and other relevant solicitations to understand project requirements, scope, and evaluation criteria• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify potential risks and opportunities associated with each bid opportunity• Prepare and present bid-related documentation, including executive summaries, bid outlines, project plans, and other supporting materials• Support in developing a comprehensive bid response strategy, including pricing models, technical solutions, and value propositions, to maximize the chances of winning the bid• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and insights for bid preparation, ensuring that all relevant information is incorporated into the bid proposal• Review and interpret bid requirements to ensure compliance with customer specifications, and tailor the proposal to address client needs effectively• Take ownership of the bid response, including compliance with all pre-bid requirements such as vendor registration or other deadlines; compiling relevant information and content from cross-functional teams to submit a fully responsive proposal; and ensuring timely completion and submission of all deliverables• Maintain a centralized repository of bid-related information, including templates, past proposals, pricing data, and competitor analysis, for future reference and continuous improvement. (Loopio)

As an independent contractor, manage project execution and bring it to completion.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Spearheaded $650M loan application to the Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office and positioned it to success. - Led the development and writing of the application in collaboration with project finance, execution, software integration, and market operations team to propose the deployment of DER assets (solar, storage,EVs and buildings) at 60 C&I host sites. - Acquired a successful Independent Engineering report from DNV by directing various internal stakeholdersand writing reports on project innovation, software, performance, finance structure, execution, integration,and EPC, O&M, and decommissioning process. - Successfully responded DNV’s Due Diligence questions and DOE’s Q&A.• Delivered and presented executive-level reports, investor (debt/equity) decks, company alignment decks and supported with investor reporting.• Summarized and proposed key market trends and recommendations to executives for company’s growth acceleration, which included new market developments, competitive intelligence, investment market analysis, customer discovery insights, maintaining competitor and partnership databases.• Facilitated and managed Peak Power’s Intellectual Property strategy by leading the development of disclosure forms in collaboration with technical departments and counsel.• Managed and supported growth of multiple interns by providing guidance, structure, and feedback.• Responded to various RFIs and RFPs at both provincial/state and federal level solicitation calls.• Continued to lead technical proposal and grant application writing, but also refreshed grant strategy to ensurealignment with evolving business growth and needs.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Peak Power is a Canadian climate tech company at the forefront of the energy transition. We’re pushing the envelope of what distributed energy resources can do in the built environment. We’re the only company aggregating battery storage, grid interactive buildings, and bi-directional electric vehicles with a single decarbonization platform for partners to achieve net zero goals, cut operating expenses, and unlock new revenue opportunities.• Execute on an innovation funding strategy, co-developed with the leadership team, and identify the appropriate funding opportunities that will help Peak Power realize it’s mission and vision• Lead the development and writing of technical proposals and grant applications, leveraging project management and stakeholder collaboration principles• Support the leadership team with partnership discussions and government relations initiatives to develop strong consortiums and proposals to advance the deployment of clean technology• Facilitate the realization of Peak Power’s Intellectual Property strategy by leading the development of disclosure forms in collaboration with technical departments and counsel• Work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to coordinate, get necessary information, and develop persuasive proposal content that is technically correct and in alignment with Peak Power’s proposal strategy

• Conduct water resources field monitoring of innovative stormwater management facilities and pollution prevention sites including hydrologic and water quality monitoring equipment • Operate and maintain sampling and monitoring equipment, such as flow loggers, automated water samplers, flow meters, water quality probes, temperature loggers, and meteorological equipment• Responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of water quality and quantity data• Conduct detailed statistical analysis of water quality and quantity data including quality control and assurance• Assist with the creation and review of fact sheets, bulletins, and technical reports for technical audiences and the general public• Utilize, update and maintain database housing water quantity and quality data• Conduct day-to-day office tasks, such as report writing and review, attend meetings, note meeting minutes, and assist with other tasks as required • Conduct maintenance of innovative stormwater management facilities including record keeping and maintaining database of results.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

• Gathered air quality data using the indoor air quality meter for Perth County Courthouse• Adjusted indoor air quality meter settings to meet the maximum provincial allowance• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure data collection accuracy• Submitted real-time data to the main data pool, maintain data accuracy and confidentiality• Worked independently with minimal supervision, in an area with no supervisor on site

• Collected and analyzed data on the mining supply and services sector in Greater Sudbury • Conducted interviews with business owners and analyzed data in Atlas.ti • Worked with the professor in charge to write the research report

• Taught and marked lab reports for Field Ecology - May 2018• Lab examples: shrub and tree ID, water and soil sampling and testing, benthic ID• Demonstrated both indoor and outdoor techniques to collect data samples• Co-taught Green Entrepreneurship - 2017• Graded business proposals, midterms and exams

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Performed customer service duties at the pharmacy and post office• Resolved customer issues using problem-solving skills• Handled time-sensitive and confidential information in both pharmacy and post office• Gained strong arithmetic skills and experience in cash handling, operating cash register and point of sale machine to handle cash, debit and credit card transactions

• Designed promotional projects for businesses using graphic designing software• Follow-up with customer emails, online orders and phone calls• Trained new recruits • Performed duties, such as billing, filling orders, prepare an invoice for billing

Waterloo, On And Peace River, Ab

• Assisted Dr. Maria Strack (Canada Research Chair) in her research on wetlands• Performed duties, such as data entry, collected data from data loggers in the wetland• Ran Gas Chromatograph to test field gas samples for CH4, CO2 and NO2• Led the construction and repair of a boardwalk, and installation of data loggers in a wetland• Trained volunteers in-field and in-lab

Master'S Of Environmental Studies, Sustainability Studies

Specialization: Integrated Water Management Thesis: Analyze the Effects of Flood Risk Management on High-Risk Zones in Canada Using New.

Bachelor Of Environmental Studies, Hydrology And Water Resources Science

Minor: Environment and Resources Sustainability Diploma: Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation Thesis: Analyze the hydrological.