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Denver, Co, Us

Golden, Colorado, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Topics: load management standards, building performance standards, benchmarking, CalSHAPE, and MIDASProviding technical and programmatic advising support to Commissioner Andrew McAllister on internal and external efficiency-related initiatives. Monitoring the progress of Efficiency Division proceedings and research projects, including load management, demand response, and building performance standards.

Sacramento, California, United States

As a Load Flexibility Specialist, I perform technology evaluation, developing tools and information, specific to demand-side load management. As the lead for the CEC's rate database, the Market Informed Demand Automation Server (MIDAS), I implement system updates informed by user feedback, communicate with outside stakeholders, and provide informational presentations to the public. Supporting the CEC's load management rulemaking, I contribute to the regulatory process, including public… Show more As a Load Flexibility Specialist, I perform technology evaluation, developing tools and information, specific to demand-side load management. As the lead for the CEC's rate database, the Market Informed Demand Automation Server (MIDAS), I implement system updates informed by user feedback, communicate with outside stakeholders, and provide informational presentations to the public. Supporting the CEC's load management rulemaking, I contribute to the regulatory process, including public presentations, business meetings, and stakeholder communication. Show less

Sacramento, California, United States

Conducted detailed analyses and provided technical assistance on energy efficiency projects. Performed routine quantitative analyses; assisted in preparing policy, economic, and technical analyses and recommendations; and wrote minor reports. Worked with CEC, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and California Air Resources Board (ARB) professionals and energy policy experts to increase understanding of barriers and contribute to process identifying opportunities and pathways to… Show more Conducted detailed analyses and provided technical assistance on energy efficiency projects. Performed routine quantitative analyses; assisted in preparing policy, economic, and technical analyses and recommendations; and wrote minor reports. Worked with CEC, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and California Air Resources Board (ARB) professionals and energy policy experts to increase understanding of barriers and contribute to process identifying opportunities and pathways to increase decarbonization and energy efficiency. Show less

Walnut Creek, California, United States

Communicated with existing clients regarding project coordination and accounts receivable. Tracked communication and aging accounts through Deltek and Dash databases, researched and ordered applicable historical reports for each project. Communicated through email or over the phone with around 100 clients daily regarding on-going projects.

Davis, Ca

Evaluated peer-reviewed sources related to solar energy land-use through a systematic literature review. Co-authored a scientific paper presenting a set of standardized metrics and reporting system reflecting the most common term and unit usage throughout the current body of literature, including capacity-based, generation-based, and population-based metrics.

Davis, Ca

Marketed the scientific findings and research of the UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC). I was responsible for communicating pertinent scientific findings to a broad audience and circulating event information for AQRC-sanctioned events. I doubled the AQRC social media followership and optimized email marketing.

Davis, California

Analyzed air pollution samples, filters, from National Parks and other cities around the country using Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy and an MTL weighing chamber. I Contributed to weekly and monthly quality control reports, flagging, and reviewing outliers.

Davis, California

Analyzed energy feedback and recognized energy waste throughout the UC Davis campus using Python. I Presented energy use and comfort trends using Tableau, helping to identify energy savings opportunities.

Lafayette, California

Assisted in supervising and evaluating staff, both written and orally, increasing efficiency and productivity. In addition to supervising, I also conducted kayaking lessons for middle school and high school campers.

Santa Cruz, California

Created captivating and informative content for all accounts associated with Rachel Carson College, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, resulting in an increase of views by 100%. Coordinated with residential and program assistants to market their programming events and photograph student activities.

Santa Cruz, California

Managed a class of 70 students on sustainable practices for UC Santa Cruz students. Specifically, I supervised facilitators focusing on energy efficiency, veganism, and personal sustainability. I trained student facilitators and prepared course material such as syllabi and course schedules for the main lecture series.

Santa Cruz, California

Coordinated a team of students to collect all residents’ of Rachel Carson College and Oakes College organic waste weekly. Planned outreach and education events for UC Santa Cruz students to learn about waste reduction and sustainability.

Lafayette, Ca

Composed engaging lesson plans for learning basic kayaking skills, planned daily activities utilizing skills learned before entering the water, and maintained a safe environment for groups of 10-15 campers.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science And Management

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma

Education record

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Advanced Energy Systems