Rossalyn K. Quaye Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Engineering, construction, and operations are demanding: complex problems, pressure to meet deadlines while working safely, and constant adaptation to changing technologies. In this environment, resilience and mental strength are crucial for success and well-being.Stressed employees get sick more often, are less creative, will have difficulty forming strong relationships with fellow employees and prospective clients, and are susceptible to burnout. Yoga practice is the way to engineer the mind and body for harmony and total well-being.

New York, Ny, Us

Lead a combined team of management and union employees responsible for regulatory compliance, work planning, and training. Con Edison operates the largest stream distribution system in the US and serves approximately 1600 customers in Manhattan.

New York, Ny, Us

Partnered with internal organizations (e.g., operations, legal, customer energy solutions) to develop regulatory and policy positions, and outreach and advocacy strategies, to achieve policy objectives that would meet the needs of customers. Initiated and built strong alliances with regulatory experts representing other industry stakeholders. Monitored regulatory issues and proceedings at New York State Public Service Commission and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Followed other states' regulatory policies and federal energy policy as well as overall industry issues. Assisted EPRA leadership in guiding the regulatory relationship and strategic vision for the department.

London, London, Gb

Led a team of engineers engaged in various activities to support safe and cost-effective use of materials on the gas system including: acceptance testing, responding to non-conformance and failure calls, and communicating with field personnel about new or modified construction standards and materials. Active member of a cross-functional change agent network engaged in creating urgency around transformation of the US Gas Business.

London, London, Gb

Led a team of engineers who liaise with municipal agencies in New York City, ~130 municipalities on Long Island, New York State Department of Transportation, and Long Island Railroad to protect gas assets and coordinate planned company projects from design through construction phases of municipal projects. Aligned and optimized public works liaison business practices across downstate New York territory while establishing a culture of accountability. Lead cross-functional change agent network engaged in creating urgency around transformation of the US Gas Business.

London, London, Gb

Advanced the priorities, strategies, and business plans of the US Finance and Shared Services organization and the Office of the US CFO. Sought to align the processes, initiatives, efforts, and people of US Finance and Shared Services with those priorities, strategies, and plans. Monitored and reinforced the alignment of functional priorities, strategies and plans with those of National Grid US and National Grid plc. Designed effective communication and change management tools. Supported US Finance Transformation (organizational redesign). Monitored and reported on performance against functional objectives. Employed Performance Excellence tools (Lean methodology) to maximize the effectiveness of regular touch-points between the CFO and the Finance and Shared Services Leadership Team. Reviewed board papers, CFO communications, and other documents prior to issuance from the Office of the CFO.

New York, Ny, Us

March 2014 - June 2015: Attorney, Law - Regulatory Services. Prepared rate case testimony and discovery for accounting, tax and depreciation panels; and discovery for Public Service Commission and NTSB investigations. Advised on tariff-related customer, demand response, and distributed generation matters. / Co-coordinator of the Con Edison Legal Services Pro Bono Program.September 2013 - March 2014: Attorney, Business Finance - Budget and Forecasting. Edited white papers for $9M portfolio of Finance capital projects and prepared VP for Common capital portfolio governance meetings. / Member of Rate Case Process Improvement Team. Designed tools and training to improve preparation efficiency and quality of rate case filings. / Member of CEO Certification Team during inaugural certification cycle. Drafted corporate white paper detailing controls designed to comply with NY Public Service Law and PSC regulations. Edited white papers for each department across Con Edison and Orange and Rockland Utilities. September 2012 - May 2013: Intern, Law - Business Ethics & Compliance (BEC). Researched and wrote legal memoranda on laws and regulations that governed company operations and employees. Made recommendations on how to advise and communicate policies to operations employees / Organizing member of Pro Bono Program Committee.Summer 2012: (a) Intern, Law - BEC. Researched and reported on ethical conduct rules that bind employees of over 90 government entities with whom company employees interact. (b) Intern, Finance - Pension Management. Investigated tax implications of restructuring 8 voluntary employee beneficiary association (VEBA) trusts.Summer 2011: Intern, Law - Complex Litigation. Kenneth G. Standard Diversity Internship Award Recipient. Assisted with discovery in litigation related to incidents on steam, electric, and gas distribution systems. Wrote research memorandum on potential risk of liability arising from service interruptions.

New York, Ny, Us

17th Floor Resident Assistant (2012-13 school year and Summer 2013): Built individual relationships with residents and promoted community and diversity awareness among residents. Upheld Office of Residential Life policies and procedures.Wellness & 17th Floor Resident Assistant (2011-12 school year):Coordinated McMahon Wellness Community group fitness program for all of McMahon Hall. Built individual relationships with residents and promoted community and diversity awareness among residents. Upheld Office of Residential Life policies and procedures.

Judicial internship with Justice Vida Akoto-Bamfo. Researched legal issues in property, commercial contract, and constitutional cases. Drafted an opinion for commercial contract case. Attended oral arguments.

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Mba, Finance

Dual Bse, Materials Science & Engineering And Chemical Engineering