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Bend, Or, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based enterprise software company that partners with leading CPG brands to better manage excess and distressed inventory in the grocery supply chain. This is done through a B2B sales management platform that augments liquidation and donation processes while strengthening relationships with an extensive network of discount retailers and nonprofits around the country.

Juno Beach, Fl, Us

Energy Storage & InnovationSupported business development efforts tied to emerging utility-scale and C&I applications of energy storage systems. Led due diligence, proposal writing, and siting analysis for various opportunities in California, Hawaii, and New York. Investigated innovative business models and defined strategies to engage leading technology and data center companies.

Strategy & Business DevelopmentResearched regional water regulations and developed go-to-market strategy for new and emerging cleantech/water technologies. Supported various business development initiatives.

Worldwide, Oo

Sustainable Operations & Supply ChainManaged companies’ energy impacts by forecasting operational changes, developing reduction strategies, and modeling investment impacts that achieve cost avoidance and mitigate reputational risks. Led a team of consultants on greenhouse gas inventory engagements for more than 15 retail and CPG companies. Served in a product management role for the development of a carbon accounting and energy analytics software platform. Led the development of a forecasting model for a sportswear company to quantify the financial impacts of implementing operational and supply chain initiatives; presented $700 million in margin enhancement potential to C-suite executives. Identified the most energy-intensive elements of companies’ operations and used results to develop energy reduction goals, target capital expenditure investments, and enable tracking of year-over-year KPI improvements. Developed a supplier engagement strategy for an $8 billion household products manufacturer; managed cross-functional relationships with and collected energy and environmental data from 200 of the company’s largest global suppliers. Facilitated and drafted annual public disclosure filings of energy use and climate-related risks for more than 10 companies.

Worldwide, Oo

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Acquired by Deloitte in December 2010Measured the environmental and cost impacts of companies’ operations and supply chain through carbon footprinting and lifecycle assessment, and facilitated disclosure through public CDP reporting. Built an analytical model for a leading organic food and beverage company to evaluate projects based on financial, operational, and environmental criteria that restructured the CFO and COO’s capital expenditure investment strategy. Identified and quantified energy and carbon efficiencies within food supply chains for a leading restaurant operator; results used to educate merchants and led to a fundamental change in seafood procurement strategy from Southeast Asia vendors. Investigated agriculture-based opportunities and sustainable best practices for a global discount retailer, including leading-edge technologies, fertilizer application, tillage practices, and the use of genetically-modified organisms. Modeled an apparel retailer’s anticipated energy footprint from planned store openings and clean energy installations; evaluated how geographic and store-size considerations influence its operations and energy goals.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Climate Protection Partnerships DivisionResearched federal and private sector clean energy investments involving solar power and U.S. military operations. Developed online content for Climate Leaders partners to highlight corporate emission reduction initiatives.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Client Service & MarketingStrengthened relations with 200 clients holding $100 million in assets as a member of the client service and marketing team and assisted with the development of a $30,000 regional marketing campaign directed towards 10,000 people to attract new clients. Organized a 25¬-person discussion seminar on the future of alternative energy investments and climate change legislation.

Radnor, Pa, Us

Strategic Initiatives & BrandCollected and analyzed feedback from 260 financial advisors during beta phase of a new retirement planning software. Conducted competitive intelligence research of retirement income companies, planning tools and branding initiatives. Facilitated the development of a 6-person sustainability committee to address corporate environmental policy.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship & Sustainability

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance & Environmental Studies

High School Diploma