Results-driven Management Executive eager to contribute expertise in driving operations, business development, P&L, and team-building toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

  Significant experience in the energy industry, specializing in Green initiatives and galvanizing community commitment.

  Proven success in managing strategic planning, marketing, and communications for high-growth distribution electric and natural gas utility.

  Able to critically analyze and assess business operations to determine and enhance fiscal performance, profitability, sustainability, and opportunities for revenue growth.

  Plan, analyze, define, and implement tactics to optimize company reputation, competitive positioning, operational performance, and personnel productivity.

  Foster, nurture, and maintain cohesive and collaborative relationships at all levels throughout an organization.

  Advanced skills in directing business activities and operations pertaining to information technology, government affairs, and market analysis. 

  Leverage considerable leadership talents to motivate, mentor and manage highly-productive and cross-functional personnel.      

 

 

Union Rural Electric Cooperative, Marysville, Ohio, 2000 to Present  

Vice President of Communication and Marketing         (2008 to Present)

         Spearhead development and launch of strategic communications and marketing plan encompassing Internet, social media, print, direct mail, internal, and magazine.

         Play a lead role in defining three-year corporate goals and initiatives with a focus on communications, energy conservation program development, and cost reduction.

         Project leader for commissioning and implementation of educational opportunities for Gold L.E.E.D. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) at corporate headquarters.

         Championed development and execution of profitable exit plan for Internet subsidiary.

         Slashed department expenses in half by compiling comprehensive annual budget and work plan.

         Internalized annual report to effectively decrease expenses by 80%.

         Seamlessly transitioned IT support to a managed services solution to considerably lower costs and enhance support coverage.

         Apply dynamic leadership capabilities toward orchestrating implementation of energy advisor program.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Assistant to the President        (2005 to 2008)

         Served as Acting CEO when required and as Chair of New Building Committee consisting of six senior staff and three board members; expeditiously directed a $7M addition and renovation of corporate headquarters (Gold L.E.E.D. & Energy Star labeled).

         Exercised excellent analytical thinking expertise to coordinate government affairs strategy and legislative support initiatives while serving as ACRE Coordinator.

         Skillfully facilitated discussion with U.S. Congresswoman Pryce on energy initiatives.

         Continually strived to optimize personnel satisfaction, commitment and morale by participating in compensation decisions, recommending salary adjustments, and revising benefits package.

         Co-chaired iVue software conversion team and played a pivotal role in achieving successful implementation.

 

Media Manager          (2000 to 2005)

         Ensured operational integrity and mitigated risk by strategically developing and implementing a proactive IT disaster recovery plan.

• Dramatically elevated profits by over 100% in 2001 and maintained strong profitability each year through proficiency in directing operations of subsidiary Internet Service Provider company.
• Employed superior negotiating talents to revise contracts with telephone vendor and Internet Service Provider, achieving a savings of 35%.
• Captured an additional $12K in annual savings by switching Internet support companies.
• Directed, coordinated and executed Operation Round-Up charity golf outing which raised $4,500.

 

 

Certificate of Completion, NRECA Management Internship, University of Wisconsin, 2006

 

Master s of Business Administration, Fisher College Of Business, The Ohio State University, 2005

 

Bachelor of Science in Digital Design, College Of DAAP, University of Cincinnati, 2000

 

 

Member of Board of Trustees and Chair of Membership Committee, Union County Family YMCA

 

Member of Business Relations Committee, Memorial Hospital Of Union County

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a solid background in the electric services/energy industry, significant community relations experience, and a strong blend of talents in driving Green initiatives, overseeing information technology operations, and managing full-scope communications strategies and plans. To complement these qualifications, I offer consummate organizational, multi-tasking, marketing, and interpersonal skills which are paramount as a <insert job title/position>.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, outstanding leadership attributes, and unparalleled ingenuity. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and will call you later in the week to see if we can schedule a time to meet.  

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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