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Boston, Ma, Us

Northborough, Massachusetts, United States

Ensuring National Grid complies with NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) reliability standards in New York and New England jurisdictions, as well as National Grid Generation, and help shape the development of new and revised reliability standards. Driving the development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet reliability and security requirements and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.• Primary point of contact for NERC compliance matters, representing National Grid in regulatory interactions, including audits and facility certifications. Engaged as a member on the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) Compliance Committee, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Reliability Executive Advisory Council (REAC), and the North American Transmission Forum (NATF) Interconnection Lifecycle Project Team.• Actively engaged with peer utility group to share best practices and drive improvements with regulators.• Provide insights to legal team on proposed regulatory changes that could impact the business and ensure stakeholders are advised and engaged in the discussion.• Leading a team of seven (7) Program Managers and Analysts and ensuring team has the resources to be successful. Focused on cross-training and succession planning to ensure the team can weather retirements and personnel changes, and prioritizing initiatives to balance the need for improvements with other deliverables set forth in our Work Plan.

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Led a team of 5 Project Developers to establish new processes and ways of working. Managed a portfolio of utility-scale, complex customer interconnection projects that require an agile approach to adapt to customer demands and changing regulatory requirements.• Engaged upstream and downstream stakeholders to discover pain points and established working groups to improve communication. Worked together to create job aids to improve project delivery.• Acted as Interim Manager of the Complex Project Development team overseeing the non-customer portfolio of work. Coordinated the annual blanket sanction for transmission, distribution, and substation projects to be developed in the next fiscal year.• Pulled together a group of internal and external resources focused on integrating P6 and ArcGIS data to coordinate the work plan of complex projects. This effort seeks to bring greater visibility to conflicting resource needs and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings.• Successfully groomed two junior team members to take on board positions in Employee Resource Groups to develop skills and gain leadership experience.

Waltham, Massachusetts

Utilized leadership and influencing skills to drive efficiency and ensure maximum value on electric utility and large-scale, customer-driven renewable energy capital projects up to $55M.• Managed 7+ projects of varying complexity, and led large, diverse teams that included 20-60+ subject matter experts to develop overall project strategy and perform comprehensive due diligence with real estate, environmental, legal, engineering, and construction planning.• Utilized project management and tracking tools to improve performance and provide clear cost information and schedules. Adhered to the phase-gated delivery process for the timely creation and approval of Project Execution Plans, which includes preliminary engineering, baseline schedules, detailed cost estimates, risk profiles and resource strategies.• Engaged key stakeholders to identify conflicting schedules and resource usage.• Developed and refined forecasts and schedules to ensure progress updates were timely, and monitored progress against the plan to guide the resolution of major issues and provide updates to senior management.• Challenged teams to identify opportunities to refine the work plan to offer cost savings and scheduleimprovements, and developed creative strategies to solve a variety of problems.• Fostered a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement to drive team engagement and deliver superior performance.• Worked with the internal Influencers group to facilitate and encourage the introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions to improve collaboration with colleagues across the organization.

Lexington, Ma

Owner’s Project Management (OPM) consulting services for projects ranging from $1M - $30M.• Provided planning and project management services including contract negotiations, budget and schedule development, and issue analysis and management. Typically managed two projects simultaneously, leading teams of 7-9 consultants per project. Well-versed in reviewing cost estimates and negotiating terms and conditions to meet or exceed financial targets. Skilled at managing unforeseen conditions to stay on track with the milestone schedule.• Engaged a variety of stakeholders during the planning and design phase to assess the feasibility of the project. Gathered and analyzed information to establish project goals based on current and projected needs, and provided a comprehensive analysis to ensure project goals aligned with the overall master plan.• Identified scope of services required and developed Requests for Proposals to engage the services of design and construction professionals. Evaluated proposals, negotiated terms, and made recommendations to client.• Identified problems and potential threats to minimize the impact of the project on the community, and ensured project site was safe and operational through construction phase.• Provided regular onsite monitoring to resolve construction issues in the field and ensure the timely flow of information amongst the team.• Worked with consultants to ensure all local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory requirements were implemented and adhered to.• Developed and maintained strong relationships to build consensus among stakeholders and adapt to the needs of the client. Presented information using an appropriate level of technical detail for the audience.• Engaged in business development activities to seek out new opportunities for the firm. Strategized RFP response and participated in the development of proposals and the interview process.

Greater Boston

Developed a product line of bags and cases for women and established the company in 2009.• Designed and developed product line to maximize value to customer.• Identified, researched and procured materials to meet requirements for style, safety, function and durability, and mitigated supply chain issues.• Negotiated pricing and contracts with domestic cut-and-sew manufacturers.• Created and maintained eCommerce website, strategized SEO and developed creatives to optimize SEM.• Managed direct and email marketing campaigns to retail and wholesale customers.• Worked with media professionals to get product placement in feature articles for trade magazines.

Greater Boston

Selected for Gilbane’s Management Training Program upon graduation from Wentworth. Completed assignments in departments throughout the company in both field and office locations. Experience includes: Project Engineering • Field Engineering • Purchasing • Scheduling • Estimating • Business Development • Marketing • Accounting • Construction Document Coordination • Quality Control • Annual Strategic Business Planning Process

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Business Administration And Management

Associate'S Degree, Construction Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Construction Engineering Technologies