Louis Rasky Email & Phone Number

PG&E on going education for contractors:• Electrification course for professionals• Electrification Course for Home Owners• Home Electrification Retrofits• Basics of Solar Electric Systems• Heat Pump Technologies (8 separate modules)Bay REN Reality Training courses:• 2 day course, Santa Rosa, California• 4 separate modules covering Inflation Reduction Act, Green Marketing, Energy Efficient Mortgages, ADU's and other related home building and relevant issues.

• Currently leading a Community Outreach Campaign to enroll key stakeholders into the Albany Climate Action Committee membership.Albany Climate Action Coalition's goal is to offer education and empower our 20,000 citizens to adopt renewable energy, employ carbon-free modes of transportation, and high-efficiency all electric energy standards at home.https://www.albanyclimateactioncoalition.com/about

San Francisco Bay Area

• Guided business development of start-ups focused on energy efficiency and solar energy• Streamlined data collection and quality control procedures on a series of market researchstudies analyzing the success of various PG&E CFL lighting programs in Northern California• Prepared start-ups to confidently compete for venture funding with detailed business plans• Supported developmental process for energy efficiency products, targeting domestic and international markets• Procured largest consulting contract for Management Information Services, a Washington DCResearch and economic consulting firm.

• Conducted market research for energy service companies along with brand building, promotion,consumer awareness and outreach.• Worked with utility companies measuring the effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of various rebate programs• Developed a web application and implemented communications strategies including social media tools targeted at consumers who are interested in learning about and purchasing superior wines• Enhanced online engagement through social media platforms and developed detailed communications/marketing strategy• Orchestrated organizational systems and calendars for online presence using online management platforms

San Francisco Bay Area

• Presented educational information to sales associates and consumers on water efficiency and product benefits of Grohe and Basco plumbing products in Lowe’s stores throughout Northern California with live demos for products, resulting in sales and empowered clients.• Assisted teammates in leveraging training and professional development opportunities, showcasing a collaborative and supportive approach to team growth.• Maintained regular and timely communication with customers and team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality service, reflecting a commitment to accurate and responsive communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Designed and implemented programs on a variety of job skills topics for weekly meetings. • Served as moderator on a weekly basis and chaired monthly executive committee meetings. • Managed from August 2010-Dec 2010, distribution of food from Whole Foods in San Francisco to two shelters.

• Directed the Expansion of Chocolate Products and customized products to the Wine Industry.• Expanded SF Chocolate Products throughout the country with emphasis on small and mid-size grocery chains• Initiated partnership with ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) which grew into sponsorship.

• Represented Silver Mountain Winery at Major Trade Shows in the Bay Area• Sold wines in SF Bay Area to wine shops and major restaurants

• Bought and sold books for major independent bookstore in San Francisco Inner Sunset District.

• Expanded advertising base at Home Energy Magazine by targeting new green building products, resulting in a 30% increase in advertising revenue.• Interviewed selected participants from CFL studies along with stake holders, and PG&E officialson barriers to greater CFL penetration in the consumer market place.• Curated articles for Home Energy Magazine, featuring products and services for a market of green builders, contractors, home owners and utility program managers. • Conducted market research and guided focus of the magazine on sustainable building practices.• Managed over 250 active national sales accounts covering green products and services.• Increased sales to utilities, energy service companies, and solar companies.• Represented Magazine at local and national home building shows, and relevant shows focusing on energy efficiency.• Sold magazine subscriptions via direct mail, phone, and trade shows to 10,000 companies

• Identified keynote speakers and interviewed over 500 CEO's, IT Managers, and Network VP's of Fortune 1000 Companies on a variety of topics including network software, customer service solutions, and browser integration. • Assisted in the sale of research studies to selected clients

• Coordinated Field Work and Quality control on a variety of PG&E lighting rebate programs throughout Northern California. • Streamlined data collection and logistics for five separate programs of differing lengths. • Retained customers in the programs by communicating available rebates, energy efficiency programs and data collection issues.

• Produced first market segmentation for commercial energy auditing and management consulting company. • Sold consulting services to SF Bay Area firms, and represented the company at local tradeshows and events.

• Sold market research studies, reports and consulting services to financial service companies, venture capital firms, utilities, and government agencies. • Consulting services focused on economic analysis of environmental issues and legislation. Selected clients included: Kodak, Arthur Little, Inc and Hill & Knowlton.

Education record

Courses completed through UC Berkeley Extension Program: Environmental Law and Compliance Sustainability and Energy courses PG&E Energy.

Certificate Program, Wine Business

Selected Courses in Integrated Marketing Program SF State 2008 Wine Marketing Courses Sonoma State 2004

Education record

Currently Enrolled In Specialized Courses Energy Efficiency And California'S Move To Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Virtual Selling

Ba, Radio & Tv, International Relations

Activities and Societies: General Manager College Television Station, News Director TV Station