Developing and structuring community solar projects for long-term investment and asset management. Nautilus Solar Energy applies its capital and expertise to acquire, develop, execute, and provide asset management services to solar projects throughout the US and Canada.

ARB Solutions provides custom business strategies for clients who are in the early phases of development. Consulting services include industry analysis, customer segmentation, marketing strategies, fundraising plans, accounting and other operating procedures. We work together with clients to design and implement plans that drive their mission and promote financial success. Active projects below:- Accounting and financial management support for real estate property developer- Marketing and fundraising strategies for a non-profit in emerging animal healthcare industry- Customer engagement and business strategy development for performing musicians

Created new program design and implementation plans for clients including energy efficiency, distributed energy resources (DER), normalized metered energy consumption (NMEC), strategic energy planning, EV community plans, community and employee engagement, project delivery and finance. Supported initiatives that grow revenue, enter new markets and promote industry-wide collaboration. Led the Southern California Regional Energy Network (project delivery program) to cultivate over 300 energy projects with over 100 customers across Southern California. Provided leadership to a team of 20 project staff and 10 engineering firms. Supported agencies in achieving sustainability goals with $8 million budget, high customer satisfaction, goal attainment, cost reduction strategies and operational efficiency initiatives.

Managing the Southern California Regional Energy Network program to identify and deliver 150+ energy efficiency projects with public agencies in Southern California. Providing leadership for four regional teams and many sub-program initiatives including client engagement, project identification, energy audits, financial analysis, incentives/rebates, financing, procurement, construction and final implementation.

Developed program design. Managed a diverse set of projects (25+) for four agencies with a budget of $500k; contributing 6.5 million kWh or 14% of the total 2013-2015 Program Goal. Supported program administration efforts for The Energy Coalition who is leading the effort on behalf of Los Angeles County to develop the Southern California Regional Energy Network, an initiative to help local governments reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Responsible for managing operations, customer relationships and business development activities with ARB Solutions, a consulting firm focused on market analysis in the energy industry. ARB has over 9 years of experience covering a multitude of industries such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean fuel technology, transportation, infrastructure and the environment. Based in the United States, ARB has experience conducting market analysis globally including Europe, Asia and Australia. Analyzing hydrogen fuel cells as a reliable source of backup power for the telecommunications industry. Reviewed challenges and opportunities in feedstock, production, storage, delivery and fuel cells in both North America and India. Evaluated technology innovations for improving infrastructure and conducted sensitivity analyses on future scenarios.

Responsible for project development activities in Australia and New Zealand including contract negotiation, site due diligence, project management and financial analysis. Ongoing program management responsibilities include development budget, development plan/timing, layout, permits, grid connection, land lease and easements, equity investors and debt financing. Evaluated US solar development projects for possible GE investment. Identified opportunity to secure large solar pipeline in California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. Developed strategic alliance with IPP/developer and negotiated business model to fund joint venture.Evaluated seven countries in Asia Pacific to identify new growth regions for wind and guide global sales strategy. Created wind market handbook for each country and concisely communicated macroeconomics, policy incentives, wind potential, target customers, competitors and industry dynamics. Analyzed solar and biomass market potential for GE in Australia using market drivers, project economics, site risk, equipment suitability and overall sales potential. Recommended strategies for market entry and timing.

Led commercial process to identify and evaluate utility-scale solar opportunities. Targeted five projects and successfully established new customer relationships. Improved standard proposal and documentation process to reduce quote time. Managed proposal activity for seven opportunities. Designed marketing strategy to integrate customer feedback from utilities and IPP's to improve product offering for North America market. Created sales toolkit to build expertise within the commercial team including weekly learning series, market analyses and voice of customer analysis.

Evaluated various partnering strategies for GE operations and maintenance and recommended solution to senior management. Developed strategy for implementation, negotiated supplier contracts and launched first pilot program.Developed a variable financial model based on power loss and availability guarantees to evaluate risk and cost associated with various services offerings. Identified business opportunity to improve profitability. Led team of four in the business implementation of new website for customers managing GE wind assets.

Analyzed GE renewable energy growth strategies for Wind and Solar divisions. Mapped competitor strategies, initiatives, products, locations and capacity.Analyzed historical commercial sales deals to inform GE Solar marketing strategy. Conducted internal and external VOC (voice of customer) studies to identify target markets and develop sustainable value proposition for key customers.

Led a team of four to implement common design principles on six car and truck programs. Identified a strategy to standardize components and improve product quality, reducing the capital investment required.Developed a plan to ensure vehicle fuel systems were biofuel compatible within six months. Reduced quality defects and improved customer safety. Led quality cost management programs. Analyzed warranty claims to identify root cause and improve quality.

Developed and implemented three global product line strategies. Led international team of 20+ employees in strategy alignment. Negotiated strategic alliances to ensure product viability consistent with market trends and established two new corporate relationships.Developed and led profit improvement plan to increase ROI and reduce labor costs. Analyzed and optimized financial models for 23 business opportunities. Presented results and recommendations to senior management. Developed commercial marketing plan for five new business technologies.

Led team in implementation of 6-sigma principles to eliminate quality defects. Facilitated manufacturing improvement with four teams and ensured compliance to EPA emission regulations.Managed fuel system program launch for the Ford Explorer including supply chain, materials and manufacturing. Led team in successful execution and developed supplier relationships to improve quality and economies of scale.