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Burlington, Vermont, United States

Lead a 35MW renewable energy portfolio, overseeing projects from early design through construction. In this role, I drive cross-functional teams to deliver complex solar and battery projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. I partner with executive leadership to refine program operations and contribute to.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Spearheaded stakeholder engagement to develop solar projects on underutilized land, building public support for renewable energy. I also co-led a task force on agrivoltaics, exploring the integration of solar with agricultural practices. This role helped me expand Encore’s community outreach and implement innovative approaches to renewable project.

Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Appointed by local government to support conservation efforts, from bear habitat preservation to the establishment of conservation easements. I worked with stakeholders across the region to advance environmental goals and assessed development proposals to ensure they aligned with the town’s long-term sustainability vision.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis

Led a 70-person team responsible for airfield operations, including air traffic control, construction management, and safety compliance. Oversaw a portfolio of infrastructure projects totaling over $30 million, optimizing energy usage and operational efficiency. My leadership helped improve airfield reliability, safety standards, and resource allocation.

Qatar

Directed airspace policy development for Middle East operations, coordinating with 27 international agencies to ensure mission readiness and civilian safety. Led iterative updates to airspace coordination, implementing agile methodologies to align military and civilian air traffic. This experience reinforced my ability to deliver results in high-stakes.

Columbus Air Force Base

Managed a $34 million portfolio of airfield infrastructure projects while overseeing military and civilian air traffic operations. Improved safety standards and compliance, while coordinating efforts across multiple departments to meet regulatory standards. This role honed my skills in cross-functional project management and high-stakes operational.