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Orlando, Florida, Us

Department Manager for OUC Sustainability and Conservation. OUC is the 2nd largest municipal utility in Florida with over 275k customers. Main responsibilities: - Lead and support a team of 14 including residential and commercial auditors alongside energy and water conservation experts. - Develop and support corporate sustainability team, water & energy conservation team, solar interconnections, customer efficiency programs and a staff contributor to OUC's overall EV, Solar, ESG, and carbon reduction strategies.

West Palm Beach, Florida, Us

- SustainaBase is one of the fastest growing SaaS companies focusing on ESG services for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and more. - We provide one-on-one consulting and our software modernizes carbon emissions and sustainability tracking and metrics to meet ESG needs and requirements.- We work with customers to validate their scope 1,2,3 GHG emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. We've also helped customers purchase carbon credits, RECS, as well submit data to third parties such as the CDP.- Key contact for leading successful onboarding calls to develop outstanding client relationships byhosting one-on-one educational consultations, while providing existing clients with sustainability analytics for disclosure requirements following the GHG Protocol and for submissions to third parties such as Amazon, Walmart, and the CDP.- Create, delegate, and communicate all project timelines with the team to ensure deadlines are met.- Collaborate with a team from various seniority levels, while staying involved in the project until completion.- Establish and articulate clear KPI’s and provide a roadmap of how goals will be achieved.

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

* In 2021, SuperGreen Solutions was officially acquired from United Franchise Group to Legacy Environmental Solutions. - Managed the growth and operations for one of the largest solar, electric vehicle charging, and air purification franchises in the US.- Central point of contact with the COO to scale the brand with support from internal departments such as legal, marketing, sales, finance, and web developers.- Implemented key business development and growth strategies that led to a brand acquisition which took the brand from a $500k company to a franchise valued at $5M.- Vetted and signed on new vendor and supplier relations with companies such as Tesla.- Rebuilt operational support system, legal agreements and digital platform for training programs.- Onboard and provide training/ consulting to sustainable focused business owners.- Lead new strategic vision of the company through business development and in-depth technical training- Developed solar business opportunities, EV charging, and more.

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

Managed the growth, successful acquisition, and transition of one of the largest solar, EV, and air purification franchises in the US. -> Operations Advisor 2018 -> Senior Advisor 2019 -> Brand Manager 2019 -> Director of Operations 2021* 2021 SuperGreen Solutions was acquisition from United Franchise Group to Legacy Environmental Inc.

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

- Degrees Instructed: Environmental Policy Management, Land and Energy Management, Alternative and Renewable Energy Management - Developed a new sustainability curriculum and program advisor for over 500 students.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

I directly oversaw the energy usage and efficiency of over 140 buildings, comprising over 2 million sq. ft., owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale. My responsibilities include:- Survey electricity demand & peak demand costs | Define municipal priorities for energy management- Audit facilities & recommend energy conservation measures to improve efficiency - Commitment to DOE's Better Buildings Challenge - Helped coordinate 4 Guaranteed Energy Performance Contracts (GEPCs)- Led City's first effort to address behavioral energy waste through our Flip the Switch Challenge. 11 divisions participated and the result was an average decrease of 32% in lights and computer monitors being left on when not in use. - Tasked with creating the development of the City’s first ever Energy Management Plan in partnership with the Department of Energy’s Reinvesting in Public Buildings Pilot Project. 2018 Emerald Award Winner. Climate Action Leader- In recognition for the City’s heat map project: Visualizes energy data to reduce energy use.

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

* Community outreach to a population of 103,000 residents. Supervise 3 staff* Led an outreach effort that resulted in WPB ranking 5th nationally in the Wyland Foundation's Annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.* Managed the City's South Florida Water Management District WaterSIP Grant where we provided 530 $100 vouchers for residents to purchase WaterSense labeled High Efficiency toilets. * Organizing City's WPB Green My School program to help WPB Schools attain the Green School Recognition Certification.* Administering the City's first ever Green Business Challenge through a $20,000 grant awarded by ICLEI and their program partners, Office Depot and GreenPSF* Manager of City's DOE Better Building Challenge, collect/analyze City building energy portfolio of 24 (over 1.3M sq. ft) buildings, & analyze/report energy consumption data through Portfolio Manager. * Responsible for the new WPB 10k Trees Initiative. * Organized the planning and managing of several public outreach programs on the topics of climate change, energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability. * Developing marketing materials and branding to promote Office of Sustainability's programs in the community. * Manage Office's Social Media presence. Track and monitor resident engagement on City's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Post on the City's behalf via Facebook and Instagram when appropriate.* Partner with the City's Director of Communication to highlight best marketing practices including press releases, Mayor's newsletter, City TV, social media, live streaming, and blogs. - Member of Palm Beach County Pollution Prevention(P2), Solid Waste Authority Soiree Committee, and Florida Sustainability Directors Network.

* Managed all social media platforms, designed marketing strategies, coordinated between advertisers and event sponsors, for regional seafood festival that attracted over 15,000 attendees for two consecutive years and the PB regatta that attracted 5k attendees.

* Since the first meticulous waste stream audit, we recycled over 840lbs of cardboard and mixed paper in just 2 months.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

* City of Pittsburgh's Project Leader for the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Building Challenge and the Pittsburgh 2030 District called for by the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment.* Personally analyzed, evaluated, and reported City's building energy portfolio (1.9 m sq. ft. ) and significantly improved the accuracy of data reported. * Worked with the Pittsburgh Climate Initiative (PCI) to work collaboratively in the Pittsburgh region to reduce greenhouse gases through measureable actions. * Coordinated energy efficiency upgrades for city facilities. * Utilized City utility systems to monitor and improve building performance.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

* Managed and trained over 15 employees in the professional operation of team sports. * Applied strategic leadership, adaptability, flexibility to supervisory role. * Improved evaluative performance measures for the department. Reorganized poorly facilitated lines of communication between officials and staff. Reviewing of operations led to increased accuracy of rules, accountability, professionalism, and decreased occurrence of unsportsmanlike penalties which increased student satisfaction and safety.

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* Researched successful business models and learned from visionaries who led the Pittsburgh Green Workplace Challenge. Inspired citizen action and brand awareness for socially responsible businesses. Additionally, resulted in increased inquiries for energy efficiency products.* Spearheaded independent research and qualitative analysis, authoring articles focusing on innovative technologies for energy efficiency, waste, renewable energy, biofuels, electricity, air quality, and sustainable initiatives in Pittsburgh.* Assisted in public outreach programs, participated in meetings with government officials, as well as enhanced the connection between concerned citizens, the business community, government regulators and/or legislators, and other organizations.

Certificate In Sustainable Business Strategy, Business/Commerce, General

Master Of International Development, Development Planning And Environmental Sustainability

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Recreation And Resort Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

Semester At Sea (Alumni)