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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Led planning and implementation of new strategic platform for identifying, investigating and evaluating business opportunities in line with the company’s long-range growth goals.• Launched new unregulated business of investing in renewable energy.• Executed a contract for an investment with a private equity firm that identifies and invests in innovative products, technologies, and business models within the emerging energy economy. • Prepared presentations for and regularly presented to senior executives and Board of Directors.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Led planning and implementation of new strategic program for decommissioning of the company’s retired fossil fuel power plants located in Iowa and Wisconsin. Developed program that complied with an array of environmental, technical, and regulatory compliance issues.• Completed complex negotiations for the sale of a retired power plant originally constructed in 1913 to a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin for repurposing into an integrated student union, recreation center, and athletics facility.• Completed demolition of a retired power plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Successfully managed schedule and multi-million dollar project budget to ensure no incremental cost impact to utility ratepayers.• Achievements recognized with a Women of Achievement in Leadership Award.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Established financial and regulatory models covering complete project cycle (including site development, construction, and operations) for new wind energy facilities in Iowa and Minnesota.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Prepared budgets, project cost tracking, accounting and business support for assigned fossil fuel generation facilities. Provided financial support for the sale of the company’s ownership interest in the Duane Arnold Energy Center.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Prepared monthly business performance review package for senior executives at a company-wide level, including forecast versus budget for financial and operational metrics. Developed and analyzed financial budgets (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow).

Minneapolis, Mn

Performed financial statement audits on a variety of clients, both privately and publicly held, specializing in the software and devices industries. Prepared financial statements and related footnotes.