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Fergus Falls, Mn

Lead and supervise the development and implementation of conservation products and services for relevant customer groups on the basis of a thorough understanding of markets and customers. This includes development and implementation of pricing and positioning strategies, advertising, sales forecasting/goal setting, and plan for and acquisition of necessary resources (human, systems, capital goods, materials, supplies, technology). Monitor and measure customer satisfaction with products and services. Monitor changes in markets and customer expectations. Determine weaknesses of product/service offerings and redesign/revise accordingly. Identify new innovations that meet customer needs and obtain company goals. Manage the individual programs and products to achieve goals. Determine customer reaction to competitive offerings.

Fergus Falls, Mn

Develop and manage products and services for relevant customer groups on the basis of a thorough understanding of markets and customers. This includes development of pricing and positioning strategies, advertising, sales forecasting/goal setting, and plan for and acquisition of necessary resources (human, systems, capital goods, materials, supplies, technology). Monitor and measure customer satisfaction with products and services. Monitor changes in markets and customer expectations. Determine weaknesses of product/service offerings and redesign/revise accordingly. Identify new innovations that meet customer needs and obtain company goals. Manage the individual programs and products to achieve goals. Determine customer reaction to competitive offerings.Developed 2014 MN CIP commercial and industrial energy efficiency program filings submitted to Minnesota Department of Commerce--Division of Energy Resources totaling 21 million kWh of 31.4 million kWh overall CIP goal. Programs accounted for $3.2 million of $5.5 million overall MN energy efficiency program budget. Developed and manage South Dakota 2014 Energy Efficiency Program budget of $188,000. Managed 2013 MN CIP commercial and industrial eneryg efficiency programs that exceeded goal by 9.2 million kWh and achieved 81% of overall MN CIP energy efficiency savings achievement of 35.8 million kWh.Served on Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) 2015 Conference Planning Committee.Presented on Otter Tail Power Company's Commercial Advertising and Education campaign.Member of CERTs Northwest Steering Committee

Fergus Falls, Mn

Conducted research internal to Otter Tail Power Company on regulatory compliance and operational aspects of Otter Tail’s street and area lighting operations; worked closely with regulatory services department in developing strategies to enhance regulatory compliance; collaborated with operations areas and service representatives to improve lighting product quality to reduce utility maintenance costs.Led project team to develop business processes for providing maintenance services on customer-owned street and area lighting systems.Worked under supervision of Otter Tail Energy Services executive team in developing business plan for providing profitable street and area lighting installation and maintenance services in the unregulated market; led efforts to develop business relationships with product suppliers and electrical contractors. Managed construction and installation process in selected street and area lighting projects.

New Ulm, Mn

Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the municipal energy management programs. Completed approximately 75 residential energy audits; conducted 50 commercial heating system evaluations for district energy customers; prepared reports and met with customers to discuss recommended energy efficiency measures; served as a resource to the municipality on energy concerns; worked with the Community Energy Council to promote community energy alternatives; and prepared and monitored annual department budget of $60,000. Responsibilities included marketing and customer service for New Ulm Public Utilities district energy system. Developed, wrote, and analyzed customer satisfaction survey to assess the needs of district energy customers; used results to develop and implement a customer communications program.Developed a rebate program aimed at encouraging customers to upgrade their district energy-based building heating systems, and consequently remain part of the district energy system.Was responsible for all marketing efforts and financial feasibility analyses in two successful district steam system expansions representing a 5% growth in the district energy system.Coordinated company participation in trade shows; supervised consultant activities for the design and development of a tradeshow display.Served as project manager overseeing consultants in the development of a customer retention plan for the district energy system.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0 Gpa

Transferred credits from Mankato State University program; currently studying in the M.B.A. program at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0 Gpa

Part time student in Mankato State University MBA program while employed at New Ulm Public Utilities.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Energy Management (Major), Economics (Concentration), 3.11 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Energy Management Society