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Responsible for driving the firm's strategic direction, fostering client relationships, and delivering high-quality consulting services across multiple engagements simultaneously. Provide guidance to project teams, ensuring client satisfaction and project success while managing internal firm operations, including business development, talent acquisition, and mentoring junior staff. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, industry conferences, and networking activities to enhance the firm's reputation and expand its client base.Recent Engagements:- Supported a major Transmission and Distribution (T&D) system operator in designing and implementing energy efficiency (EE) and demand response programs, including residential rebate initiatives, EE kit websites, in-store discount measures, business rebate programs, and battery emergency demand response measures.- Collaborated with a large-scale battery storage independent power producer to develop a safety compliance manual, define safety performance indicators, and create an implementation plan.- Conducted an organizational assessment and staffing analysis for an Engineering, Asset Management, and Capital Programs organization, benchmarking current structures, evaluating staffing levels, identifying improvement opportunities, and presenting findings for board approval.- Supported the development an R-Script-based data tool for a T&D system operator to monitor costs and requests for reimbursements related to federally funded projects, including designing dashboard reports and supporting implementation.- Assisted a T&D system operator in establishing its capital programs and projects organization, implementing governance, policies, and procedures for project portfolio management, deploying project management systems, automating reporting tools, and developing project cost-forecasting approaches and portfolio summary roll-ups for executive reviews.

Responsible for overseeing client projects, providing strategic direction, and managing teams for successful delivery. Collaborate closely with clients, develop innovative solutions, and offer thought leadership. Recent assignments include:- Assisting a government agency in establishing its management and control division for overseeing contractual agreements.- Supporting a major electric power company in transitioning its disaster funding management office.Assisting a Caribbean utility in developing its 10-year infrastructure plan for federal funding approval.- Providing program and project management support to an electric power company for damage assessment and repair after earthquakes.- Enhancing governance and procedures around project portfolio management for a Caribbean utility's PMO.Tasks include developing charters, structures, plans, guides, and managing stakeholder communications.

Accountable for overseeing various aspects of project execution, client communication, strategic planning, team management, and industry expertise. Recent projects have involved:- Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the finance and accounting division within a vertically integrated utility company in the Caribbean. This involved assessing the current organizational structure, tools, processes, and key functions. Subsequently, I devised a strategic plan to enhance and transform the organization, including recommendations for structural adjustments, improvements, a high-level business case, and an implementation roadmap.- Collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) of another Caribbean-based utility to enhance project management coordination, infrastructure, controls, and the implementation of a quality management system (QMS). Tasks included optimizing organizational design, creating a unified project roadmap, refining PMO tools and standards, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and developing QMS policies and procedures.- Supporting a major energy generation company in North America to enhance supply chain effectiveness and efficiency. This project involved designing an integrated service delivery model and integrating asset management plans into strategic sourcing activities.- Assisting a significant southwest utility in implementing an improved business planning process across all corporate functional areas. Responsibilities included defining strategic priorities, establishing performance metrics, supporting change management efforts, and developing training materials for gap-based root driver analysis.

Worked closely with clients to identify challenges, develop strategies, and implement solutions that drive business performance and efficiency. Responsibilities included conducting research and analysis to assess industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes, collaborating with clients to understand their business objectives and challenges and providing strategic recommendations. Additionally, I was responsible for leading project teams and managing project timelines, deliverables, and budgets. Notable projects include:- Developed a comprehensive business plan for a Southeast electric delivery organization, defining strategic priorities, operational sequences, metrics, and scorecards.- Facilitated the transformation of IT and financial shared services for a major fast food restaurant operator, focusing on cost reduction. Led the initiative development, crafted business cases, and devised implementation roadmaps.- Contributed to the strategic planning of a southeastern utility company, supporting opportunity teams, synthesizing recommendations, and aiding in board presentations.- Managed the business development function of an independent transmission startup, including data transition, report generation, and bid development.- Assisted a southwest utility in establishing a robust Project Management Office (PMO) for entry into the CAISO energy imbalance market, overseeing governance, controls, vendor selection, and coordination efforts.

Worked closely with experienced consultants to conduct research, analyze data, and develop strategic recommendations for clients across various industries, including energy and electric utilities. Responsibilities included gathering and synthesizing information, preparing client presentations, and assisting in the implementation of solutions. Notable projects include:- Conducted an in-depth performance analysis for the international finance and accounting division of a prominent non-profit organization. This assessment involved establishing benchmarks in workload, cost, service, quality, and productivity. Results were consolidated into a comprehensive report, outlining the advantages and hurdles of establishing an international shared services operation, along with preliminary recommendations for design and implementation.- Executed a comprehensive benchmarking study on fossil and hydro assets for a large generation and transmission cooperative. This study amalgamated cost and staffing evaluations from various data sources to furnish actionable insights for enhancing fleet performance to client management.- Assisted the human resources department of a major utility in the Southeast during the restructuring of their nuclear power organization. Developed multiple performance reports, monitored progress, and maintained an employee data workbook for all corporate personnel within the nuclear organization.- Aided in the integration of three nuclear power facilities into an existing nuclear fleet by creating a comprehensive overview of the current state, conducting gap analyses, and proposing future state recommendations across 27 functional areas. This role involved crafting project plans, generating meeting materials and tools, and providing project management support through action-item tracking and progress reporting to management.

As a dedicated team member, I facilitated the successful execution of medium-scale solar projects endorsed by the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI). My role as project manager entailed overseeing over 10 distinct 1MW solar projects. This encompassed orchestrating interconnection studies, conducting site inspections, negotiating interconnection estimates, finalizing excess facilities contracts, and coordinating testing procedures to ensure seamless commercial operation.

As the overseer of plant operations, my primary goal was to optimize the availability, efficiency, and lifespan of generating units and ancillary equipment, ensuring the consistent supply of energy to meet system demands in a safe and cost-effective manner.Key Responsibilities:- Lead operating crews in maximizing plant reliability and efficiency, while adhering to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.- Provide individualized coaching and performance management to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.- Facilitate the development of new employees, preparing them for future roles and responsibilities.Offer valuable insights to the Plant Leadership Team regarding potential enhancements to work methods, processes, or equipment to bolster overall plant success.

As a leader in plant operations, I oversaw a team of 11 union-covered employees, guiding them in executing all electrical maintenance tasks within the facility. My primary responsibilities encompassed performance management, conducting performance reviews, managing timesheets, and devising developmental plans for team members. Additionally, I maintained equilibrium in human resource allocation, coordinated emergency call-outs, and ensured strict adherence to safety and compliance protocols for all employees.

Instrumental in enhancing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of plant equipment and systems through innovative engineering solutions. Key responsibilities included conducting budget analyses, projecting capital needs, formulating maintenance strategies, performing equipment inspections, troubleshooting issues, designing engineering solutions, and spearheading special projects to drive operational excellence.