Ian Wright Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Leads and supervises a team of 12 Project Managers and Coordinators, delivering comprehensive energy services for more than 60 public agencies in Southern California, ensuring high-quality project execution and client.
• Provides strategic insights to enhance program design and drive improvements across the organization's energy services portfolio tailored to public sector clients
• Directs the development of an energy efficiency project pipeline in collaboration with Los Angeles County’s Facilities Reinvestment Program, delivering over 1.77 million kWh in energy savings and generating $319,169 in.
• Manages contract administration, staff hours, and performance analysis, leveraging internal and external trends to project future program outcomes and ensure revenue targets are met
• Leading the design and launch of the BayREN Energy Concierge Program for the Association of Bay Area Governments, providing financial and technical assistance for energy efficiency projects across the nine counties of.

Los Angeles

• Managed energy efficiency projects for public sector clients within the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs
• Provided expert guidance to public agencies in identifying, financing, and implementing energy efficiency upgrades to meet local and state energy targets and climate action goals
• Oversaw energy consulting engineers and subcontractors, managing project scopes, budgets, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality engineering calculations to meet client expectations.
• Lead technical assistance efforts and site audits for diverse efficiency projects, including lighting, HVAC, mechanical systems, street lighting, and water/wastewater infrastructure
• Played a key role in the design and successful launch of Los Angeles County’s Public Power Up Program, a California Energy Commission funded initiative providing Electric Vehicle (EV) charger installations for public.
• Managed end-to-end project execution for 17 public sector clients participating in the Public Power Up Program, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with program goals

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Collaborated with consulting engineers and external agencies to drive successful energy efficiency projects
• Developed and submitted two energy savings applications, securing 718,965 kWh in annual energy savings, equating to $129,413.00 in yearly on-bill savings.
• Tracked, reported, and analyzed performance metrics to ensure achievement of contracted goals, deliverables, and objectives using Excel and CRM databases
• Appointed as the program lead for the Southern California Gas Company, serving as the primary liaison and coordinator for energy initiatives

Los Angeles

• Assessed energy efficiency projects and identified incentive pathways to help public agencies maximize financial investments in energy efficiency upgrades
• Prepared and reviewed project proposals, energy audit reports, and feasibility studies to support informed decision-making
• Led the execution of project initiatives, coordinated events, and facilitated client and team meetings to drive project success
• Analyzed data and performed energy efficiency calculations using Excel to quantify potential savings and improve outcomes

Madison, Wisconsin

• Directed statewide pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives, ensuring effective program implementation and management to reduce statewide crashes and fatalities
• Administered 95 regional transportation safety grants, driving improvements in regional safety efforts
• Secured a budget increase from $310,000 to $445,000, aligning resources with the expanding needs of the pedestrian and bicycle safety program
• Partnered with University of Wisconsin System research groups to develop new pedestrian safety studies focusing on multimodal transportation
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to identify issues and assist in developing grant applications
• Trained over 100 police officers in managing the online grant system

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Led the planning and execution of the 43rd Annual Governor's Conference on Highway Safety (GCHS), a four-day event featuring 45 workshops and 450 multidisciplinary participants.
• Partnered with the University of Wisconsin TOPS Lab to organize and host a Peer Exchange for the Strategic Highway Safety Plan, engaging 150 key stakeholders.
• Arranged travel and accommodations for keynote speakers and high-profile guests, ensuring a positive attendee experience
• Drafted and evaluated a state-regulated RFP for the 2018 Governor's Conference on Highway Safety (GCHS), managing a $55,000 venue expenditure
• Designed and oversaw online and print media campaigns for the 2017 and 2018 GCHS conferences, enhancing event visibility and engagement
• Managed scheduling and calendars for bureau staff and the section chief to ensure seamless operations

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Wrote, submitted, and received approval for five grant proposals including multi-modal transportation, clean energy, water conservation, and sustainable lifestyle programs totaling $25,000 in funding. Oversaw grant funding allocations of $120,000 per year, including grant contracts, and purchasing policies.- Analyzed key energy policy strategies and water.

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

- Extensively and effectively used Adobe Creative Cloud - Assisted in studio/on-site video shoots including camera operator, light management, location set-up and tear-down - Animated intro graphics for Chemical Safety video series- Problem solved and formulated creative vision for client projects - Edited audio and video for client projects

- One site photography for events on and off campus including, Keynote presentations, Athletic events, and conferences. - Effective use of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Major: Public Administration | Minor: Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Joint Committee of Environmental Sustainability, Students for Sustainability, Students for a Free Tibet

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Tennis Team, Ceramics Club, and Spartan Youth Service