Experienced renewable energy project development professional with a background in regulatory processes, stakeholder engagement, and environmental assessment. Seeking to leverage my expertise in policy analysis, relationship management, and project leadership to support ERCOT's operations and relationships with the PUC and Board of Directors. Professional Summary
- Strong track record in project
development, stakeholder engagement, and managing regulatory relationships across multiple states and regions, with a specific focus on compliance, permitting, and policy communication.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with government entities and ensuring regulatory compliance for energy projects, including navigating complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- Proven ability to analyze policy, prepare documentation, and communicate key milestones and operational insights to senior leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Key Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with government agencies, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
- Policy and Regulatory Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing relevant policy changes, environmental regulations, and market impacts.
- Project Development & Compliance: Managing projects from site selection to completion, including compliance with permitting and regulatory standards.
- Financial Viability & Market Analysis: Supporting decision-making through financial analysis and market assessment for renewable energy projects.
- Strategic Communication: Developing reports, presentations, and white papers to communicate milestones, policy impacts, and strategy internally and externally.
- Leadership & Team Collaboration: Leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects while ensuring adherence to strategic and regulatory goals.
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Professional Experience
Renewablesz Energy under subcontract to: AGIC Energy Consulting, Poway, CA
Renewable Energy Consultant (2023)
- Liaison with senior leadership to develop regional strategies for renewable energy development and triage opportunities, ensuring alignment with regulatory processes.
- Conduct market assessments, identifying policy and permitting issues critical to the optimization of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to prepare marketing materials and briefings on key legislative and regulatory changes affecting project viability and development. Renewablesz Energy, San Diego, CA
Director of Business Development (2014 – Present)
- Led the end-to-end development of renewable energy projects, including overseeing site selection, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management.
- Proactively engaged with regulatory bodies, including local government permitting offices, to secure approvals and tax abatements for solar projects, ensuring full compliance with state and local policy frameworks.
- Conducted thorough policy analyses and environmental assessments in collaboration with consultants to navigate complex permitting and compliance challenges for multiple solar sites.
- Prepared internal reports and presentations to communicate project milestones and regulatory updates to senior management and external stakeholders. Captivate Consultants, MENA Region
Senior Consultant (1994 – 2014)
- Managed multiple renewable energy projects through all phases, from conception through financial closure, working closely with regulatory authorities and financial institutions.
- Analyzed policy frameworks and collaborated with internal and external teams to develop strategic documents, including reports and white papers, aimed at driving project success in compliance with local and international regulatory standards.
- Facilitated communication between project stakeholders, government agencies, and financiers to ensure successful project delivery and regulatory adherence.
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Education
- MBA in Energy (Renewable & Petrochemical) – University of Oklahoma, Norman
- MA in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) – University of Houston, Victoria
- BA in Political Science (Honors) – University of Texas, San Antonio
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Technical Proficiencies
- Proficient in ArcGIS and mapping software for energy site selection and environmental analysis.
- Advanced user of MS Office Suite for project documentation, financial analysis, and presentation development.
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Notable Achievements
- Successfully negotiated multiple land lease agreements and secured tax abatements, significantly expanding the company's solar development portfolio.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that reduced project development timelines by 15%, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Collaborated with legal teams to prepare marketing materials, presentations, and policy briefings related to regulatory developments and project impacts.
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Community Involvement
- Engaged in local renewable energy advocacy and education initiatives, helping to raise awareness of sustainable energy practices and community-based solar projects.
