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Growing my group, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Partnering with other groups, Promoting my startups, Receiving feedback, Sharing my projects
Tags:
behavior change, energy crossroads, energy efficiency, green scholarships, green schools, hiking, Tennis, utilities
Schools:
Stanford University, University of Iowa
FULL BIO
I am employed as a consultant for energy efficiency and climate strategy at ICF International's San Francisco office. In addition, I am a Managing Director at Energy Crossroads, the global coalition for a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Energy Crossroads
Position:
Managing Director
Time period:
January 2008 - Present
Description:
Managing Director at Energy Crossroads, the global coalition for a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
Employer:
ICF International
Position:
Associate
Time period:
August 2007 - Present
Description:
Consulting for energy efficiency and climate strategy.
• Energy Efficiency program design for utilities
• EPA Clean Energy liaison for West Coast utilities on electronics, kitchens, and buildings
• Greenhouse gas inventories and offset project consulting for large international firms
Employer:
Pomega LLC
Position:
Consultant
Time period:
April 2007 - July 2007
Description:
• Wrote 45 page comprehensive business plan for start-up wellness company
Employer:
Mr. F. Scott Yeager
Position:
Green Home Consultant
Time period:
March 2007 - July 2007
Description:
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy home design consultant
Employer:
Roosevelt Institution
Position:
Green Schools Policy Proposal
Time period:
March 2007 - May 2007
Description:
• Co-authored policy proposal to be published July 2007 in 25 Ideas from Roosevelt Institute.
• Presented proposal to city, state, and national policymakers
Employer:
Stanford University
Position:
Co-chair, Energy Crossroads Conference
Time period:
September 2006 - May 2007
Description:
• Leader and motivator in the organization and execution of inaugural conference attended by 1000 students and 200 community members featuring national energy thought leaders
• Coordinated speakers, advisors, and funders; planned panels; gave opening address
Employer:
Stanford University
Position:
Green Dormitory Design Studio
Time period:
September 2006 - May 2007
Description:
• Researched solar panel metering and display for potential future campus living laboratory
• Presented research and dorm idea at annual EPA P3 competition in Washington, D.C.
Employer:
The University of Iowa
Position:
Engineer I, Facilities Management
Time period:
January 2006 - July 2006
Description:
• Perform energy audits for campus buildings and projects across multiple sites
• Analyze utility data, building energy use, and expected operation
• Recommend and implement energy conservation measures and evaluate results
Employer:
The University of Iowa
Position:
Senior Design Project: Solar Electric Charge Controller
Time period:
August 2005 - December 2005
Description:
• Designed and built solar maximum power point tracker and battery charger
Employer:
Iowa Institute of Hydraulics Research
Position:
Research Assistant for Dr. Anton Kruger
Time period:
June 2005 - August 2005
Description:
• Designed & tested system components for wireless sensor network to measure rainfall
Employer:
Dept. of Electrical Engineering, The University of Iowa
Position:
Teaching Assistant
Time period:
January 2005 - May 2005
Description:
• Developed teaching skills while leading one discussion section of 30 students
• Worked individually with students to facilitate conceptual understanding
Employer:
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Iowa Beta Chapter
Position:
Treasurer
Time period:
August 2003 - December 2005
Description:
Raised $3,300 in 2004-05
Employer:
University of Iowa Mobile Clinic
Position:
Work experience
Time period:
August 2003 - May 2005
Description:
• Converted bus into mobile medical clinic to provide services to underrepresented persons
• Authored design report, presented to the board, , led construction & renovations teams
Employer:
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing
Position:
Electrical Engineering Co-op
Time period:
May 2003 - December 2003
Description:
Managed multiple projects from design through implementation
Thrived in high-energy, fast-paced environment with focused team members
Employer:
High Energy Physics Group, The University of Iowa
Position:
Research Assistant
Time period:
August 2002 - December 2004
Description:
• Tested, analyzed, and reported on photomultiplier tubes for CERN particle accelerator
Employer:
Wal-Mart
Position:
Receiving Associate
Time period:
June 2002 - August 2002
Description:
• Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves, trained new employees
4/06 Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
12/05 Outstanding Senior Award, Fall 2005, University of Iowa College of Engineering
8/01-12/05 Engineering Excellence Award, University of Iowa College of Engineering
8/01-12/05 Iowa Engineering College Award, University of Iowa College of Engineering
8/01-12/05 Dean’s List, University of Iowa College of Engineering (all 8 semesters)
Pomega is an innovative skin care company that specializes in the development of clean and green skin care products formulated with the ultra-potent antioxidant, pomegranate seed oil.
Co-founder of Energy Crossroads. Passionate about advancing clean energy as a painfully obvious solution to many of our economic, environmental, and national security woes. I firmly believe an army of electric vehicles-not tanks will save the world!
