Keely Rau Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As a Program Associate with the Great Plains Institute and Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), I work to reduce the energy burden for underserved communities and promote the CERTs Community Energy Ambassadors program. My role focuses on driving community engagement, supporting clean energy initiatives, and empowering communities through energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.- Collaborate with underserved communities to identify and implement energy-saving measures.- Promote and expand the CERTs Community Energy Ambassadors program to increase community participation and impact.- Develop and support the execution of community-based energy projects.- Conduct outreach activities and provide educational resources on energy efficiency and renewable energy.- Coordinate with local partners, stakeholders, and volunteers to achieve program goals.- Track, analyze, and report on program progress, outcomes, and impacts.

· Serving at the Great Plains Institute to help build capacity and advance local climate goals· Delivering environmental education to communities and encouraging households and organizations to make sustainable choices· Supporting community projects and partnerships in sustainability, community resilience, and community engagement within my site· Coordinating events and engaging communities in climate activities using research-based practices· Helping advance local climate action · Tracking and reporting progress on project goals and impact metrics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Recruited as a key developer and implementation strategist for a successful process execution of novel curbside grocery order program.• Developed, maintained, and analyzed department sales using Microsoft Excel through converting data from CATAPULT Web Office with high-level accuracy.• Produced and presented data through graphs and other visuals using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.• Built and maintained valued customer relationships, ensuring timely solutions to everyday problems.• Coordinated with Store Directors, Accounting, Scanning, IT, and Director of Operations to ensure accuracy and project success.• Created and implemented training material for data maintenance and updates.• Took initiative to plan and coordinate routine meetings with Director of Operations to ensure all goals and tasks are fulfilled in a timely manner.• In charge of interviewing prospective Curbside Staff Members and selecting the best fit candidates.• Created, implemented, and published job descriptions for both the Curbside Coordinator and the Curbside Staff Member.• Developed and instructed training materials for both the Curbside Coordinator and the Curbside Staff Member.• Coordinated daily huddles to discuss program and company- wide changes.• Coached and managed a team of 7 people.• Involved with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group meetings.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Coordinated major events and catering orders both large and small for clients.• Onboard various temporary catering staff.• Trained new temporary catering staff.• Scheduled and guided the temporary catering staff.• Coordinated events and catering orders for clients.• Helped coordinate outreach for TCCP catering.• Plan and scheduled wholesale bread for TCCP.

St Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

Provided hospitality service with 100% guest satisfaction. Implemented and coached new hosts based on training documents provided by the company.

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Provided comprehensive support services to students and advisors involved in the Student Support Service program.• Entered and managed student data through MS Excel and Access for inquiries with data entry and analysis.• Produced reports for the Office Director at Student Support Services.• Processed applications and new student data.• Recruited to coordinate with the Office Director on the previous years’ tax reports utilizing Microsoft Access.