Ryan Graves Email & Phone Number

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Services responsible for:- Lead development of new solar projects and engage in co-development with partners. - Conduct source, due diligence and negotiations for existing projects at the RTB stage. - Provide input and recommendations on commercial strategies based on knowledge of the C&I Market and market dynamics; - Explore opportunities through direct contacts with clients, landowners, municipalities and business intermediaries; - Developing quotes, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Private Power Purchase Agreement (PPPA) and presenting to the clients. - Respond to RFQs from municipalities or private companies; - Verify economic feasibility, establish business plans and obtain necessary authorization. - Coordinate technical studies with internal engineering resources or external consultant - Qualify projects through internal stages - Assist in preparing financial documents to reach financial close - Pitch commercial offers to clients and negotiate contracts - Keep fully informed on key market developments and industry news/events in order to quickly identify business opportunities - Develop and update reporting, monitoring and planning tools. - Establish long-term relationships with clients and partners; aligning with company values. - Review legal and technical documents.- Implement best practices in preliminary designs and development schedules

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

My role as a Junior Project Manager at Soventix SA (Pty) Ltd include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:- Project Management- Administration of Projects- Implementation of Projects- Sizing of Projects- Preliminary Design and Costing- Tender Preparation Assistance - Technical Sales

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As a Project Coordinator and researcher, I work closely with the Technical Project Manager in preparing proposals and quotations from various data and information for clients interested in installing renewable energy solutions. Through this, I correspond with technology providers and suppliers for equipment and technology to be used in the solutions ACES Renewables installs.As Researcher, my tasks identified under my previous Research Assistant position are still applicable: compiling report on technologies, companies, policies, legislation, countries and other areas relating to the renewable energy industry in Africa.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

As ACES' Research Assistant, I am tasked with, but not limited to, the following duties:- Perform research work on assignments through various means to assist the company in making informed decisions.- Review specific reports, publications, filing and other sources for data analysis.- Write research reports and notes for internal distribution.- Prepare financial modelling for renewable projects.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Currently completing a four-month internship with Africa Clean Energy Solutions (ACES) Renewables. Work tasked with includes detailed research and analysis into areas such as electricity wheeling legislation, investment foundations and organisations and gathering information or contact details of renewable energy-based companies.

San Jose, Costa Rica

In 2019 I was employed by Berlitz Language Centre in Costa Rica, Central America, for 7 months (June 2019 to December 2019). Prior to commencing employment I successfully completed my TEFL qualification as stated in the section above. Berlitz focuses on business-related English using a full-immersion, goal-specific method generally for people in high-level business positions. The job entailed teaching a mix of group classes and private lessons. I was privileged in a number of instances to receive requests from clients for subsequent classes. Besides gaining valuable skills in teaching, I gained insight into corporate clients’ business operations.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I secured an internship at Jones & Wagener Environmental Engineering and Consultancy. This company specializes in consulting and providing engineering advice and solutions for industries in South Africa, including the mining industry. During this internship at Jones & Wagener Environmental Engineering and Consultancy, I was tasked with assisting in various corporate projects including document review, data collection and preliminary analysis. I was also involved in a field inspection at a coal mine, preliminary to an environmental solution being designed by Jones & Wagener.

Ba Honours Degree, Geography And Environmental Studies, 70%, 75% For Thesis

In 2018, I completed my postgraduate Ba Honours in Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Stellenbosch. During.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Development And Environmental Management, 65%

Activities and Societies: Sport: Football/soccer, tennis, golf. Academia (residence) society. Academia football team. The Geography.

High School Diploma, 65%

Activities and Societies: Eagle Award (community service program) Bronze President's Award House prefect Sports: Squash, Basketball.