A two-phase project running between 2018 and 2019. Assessed the options, viability and practicalities of funding community energy projects (via share offerings) by offering LED installation services to sites across Cheshire. Created financial models to predict monetary and carbon savings from electricity reduction proposals. Produced legal agreements for raising community shares and generating company revenues based on energy saving predictions.

Worked B2B raising awareness of and selling commercially designed energy efficient products - such as solar PV, LED high bays, LED battens and LED panels. Secured business deals by deploying excellent diplomacy, negotiation and client rapport building skills.

Research consultant for Guild Energy – investigating energy efficient products relevant for the SME market as part of future commercial operations. Conducted independent research and excellent project management planning. Gained specialist knowledge within the energy efficiency market. Used professional report writing skills – effectively delineating research recommendations.

Elected City Councillor for the University and Scotforth Rural Ward at Lancaster City Council. Responsibility for decision-making on local government policy. For example, setting council tax rates, agreeing multi-million pound infrastructure investments and annual budget expenditure on local public services.