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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

Domestic Policy (~50%) Identify and track state and federal policies that are relevant to renewable energy and GHG emissions accounting and voluntary renewable energy markets. These include power source disclosure, renewable portfolio and clean energy standards, low-carbon fuel standards, cap-and-trade regulations and distributed energy programs. Manage internal policy tracking and facilitate monthly internal policy updates Collaborate with key advocates and associations Draft and review written comments Provide oral comments to utility commissions and regulatory agencies Develop and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and on webinars Participate in working groups tasked with developing transparent and accurate energy information disclosures and standards for renewable energy and climate leadership Clean Energy Accounting Project (~30%) Support facilitation of discrete projects Conduct qualitative research on relevant subjects and present findings Design polls and questionnaires using SurveyMonkey or other similar platforms Draft background materials and reports Design charts and informational graphics Manage working group outreach and logistics Expert Assistance (~20%) Support stand-alone projects Conduct targeted qualitative and quantitative research Identify relevant external experts and conduct interviews Draft and review reports

Green-e Operations - 80% Manage relationships with Green-e Energy and Green-e Climate program participants by acting as a Green-e Regional Representative for a portion of North America Manage certification applications, onboard and train program participants, conduct contract renewals and terminations, review and improve related internal program processes and documentation Conduct semi-annual Marketing Compliance Reviews for Green-e Energy participants and Green-e Climate participants Support renewable energy facility documentation review process throughout the year including evaluation of renewable energy claims Respond to general Green-e email inquiries and inbound calls; perform program administration duties such as meeting minutes, mailings, and website updates; and support data-related projects and develop other Green-e data management skills Support program outreach in Representative’s region, or elsewhere as needed Program Outreach/Development and Other Activities - 20% Provide research support to Green-e Climate and Marketplace programs Support other outreach efforts for Green-e and CRS programs, including through social media channels, public speaking and webinars.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked with the Green-e Energy team to analyze data and marketing materials from renewable energy providers to ensure consumer protections and encourage the success of participants in our program. Conducted research on renewable energy markets in the US and internationally to assess economic opportunities and risks. Used Salesforce to monitor participant data and establish strong internal records.Reviewed Product Content Labels and the Price, Terms, and Conditions of the contracts of renewable energy sellers.Assessed renewable energy policies and laws and their effects on voluntary and regulated markets

San Francisco

Closely tracking program outcomes, provide solutions to problem areas, and maintaining relationships with community partners.Developed outreach and retention strategies and facilitated orientation and information sessions for new employees. Assisted with data input of city funded programs and their implementation, as well as tracking documents and narratives.Worked with low-income and minority populations to help them access housing, healthcare, and education, as well as conducted career development trainings.Collaborated with local government to promote synergy between public and private sector partners.

San Francisco Bay Area

Promoted to Academic English Instructor through a series of increasingly responsible educational positions based on strong leadership and receiving excellent reviews.Reduced absenteeism and noncompliance with strategies to increase understanding and build a sense of community.Implemented new technologies to improve consumers’ perceptions of the program.

Morehead, Kentucky

Assisted professors with data entry and technical support, which led to research in the areas of Philosophy, Sociology, and Linguistics under the direction of Dr. Pam Ryan and Dr. Katie CarlsonDeveloped research projects and conducted qualitative and quantitative investigations and analysis of data.Presented research findings at Honor’s conferences to large academic groups.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Graduate Classes Taken: Environmental Problems and Solutions Environmental Management Applied Local Sustainability Design and Consumption.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Academic Honors Association Member Philosophy Club Vice-PresidentI did two majors in English and Philosophy.