James L. Vess Phone: 720-***-****

Email: ab2c2o@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Results driven Database and Website Content Manager with over 20 years of

experience in the Power Generation Industry. Technically savvy with

assessment of data integrity and strategic content compilation from various

authors. Ensuring that material is displayed in a clear, consistent, timely

and accurate manner for a public audience of over 200,000 viewers. I am a

dedicated professional who learns quickly and is proficient at meeting

deadlines.

Technical Skills

. MS Access 97 Databases

. SQL Databases

. Drupal and Mongo Databases

. Maximizer, NetSuite CRM

. MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Outlook

. Lyris

. HTML

Professional Experience

Independent Consultant 2013-present

. Provided consulting services to a Denver-based land development firm

for a thorough evaluation of the solar energy market and make clear

recommendations as to the viability of solar energy for specific

projects.

. Acted as project coordinator for the design and installation of a

residential PV system in Boulder, Colorado. This included permit

submission and Xcel Energy Solar Rewards documentation.

. Evaluated unauthorized PV installation work started on this project by

another installer to determine level of work completed and permit

status.

Energy Central 2000-2013

Energy Central is a hub on the Internet for electric power professionals

searching for information, products and services related to the energy

industry. This includes news, directories, events, databases, books,

periodicals and reports from a single site.

. Energy Central subject matter expert on Power Generation, including

coal, gas, nuclear, solar, and wind.

Website Content Editor and Manager/Data Manager 2005-2013

EnergyBiz Insider

. Technical content editor and copy editor for 3x/weekly EnergyBiz

Insider column.

. Production of HTML eNewsletter sent through Lyris to over 70,000

subscribers.

. Selected letters and produced the "Letter to the Editor" column twice

a month.

EnergyPulse

. Selected, reviewed, scheduled and submitted articles for publication

in EnergyPulse.

. Edited these articles with the authors to ensure their submission met

the EnergyPulse criteria.

. Contacted EnergyBlogs bloggers to solicit articles for publication in

EnergyPulse.

. Produced the EnergyPulse Weekly eNewsletter sent through Lyris to

40,000 subscribers.

Energy Central Professional

. Gathered data from various sources (including, FERC, NERC, and EIA)

and updated it on the Energy Central Professional website.

. Maintained Energy Central Professional databases.

. Conducted daily updates of power and natural gas pricing data and

nuclear plant operating status.

. Weekly/Monthly/Annual updates of power industry mergers and

acquisitions, power plant monthly generation and statistical industry

data.

. Provided technical customer support to the Energy Central Professional

subscribers. This included data queries from Energy Central

Professional SQL and Access databases.

. Backup editor's duties for production of Energy Central Professional

Daily.

TransmissionHub and GenerationHub

. Monitored news sources for latest transmission and generation news,

researched electric transmission projects and new power plant

construction.

. Updated and added new transmission project details to the

TransmissionHub Project Database.

. Updated power plant operating status, ownership, and plant operators

in the GenerationHub Power Plant Database. Added new power plant

projects to the database and updated the construction progress.

Energy Central Websites

. Responsible for the aggregated content (press releases, white papers,

industry event listings, blogs, etc.) posted on Energy Central's 6

websites.

. Determined if the content met Energy Central criteria, elected

location on websites, and edited for visual appeal.

. Worked with the Development team to update the process or created

alternatives to improve production process efficiency.

* Cut processing time by 50% due to improvements.

Netsuite Database Conversion/Management

. Netsuite CRM Administrator.

. Project Manager of the data portion in the conversion of Energy

Central's CRM database from Maximizer to Netsuite. This involved the

conversion of over 130,000 records.

. Project Manager of the Netsuite database to maintain CRM data

integrity by merging/eliminating duplicate entries.

. Ensured new entries met Energy Central requirements.

. Updated customer records as statuses changed.

Product Manager for WinOPEC/NPE Databases 2000-2005

. Marketed databases and assisted in subscription sales

. Provided customer support to database subscribers. This included

database installation troubleshooting, search criteria questions, and

technical support.

. Developed processes to streamline the quarterly updating of the

databases from a five-person operation to a single person.

. Maintained quarterly updates and accuracy of the databases.

Previous Employment History

Hagler Bailly Consulting Inc. - Boulder, CO 1989-2000

Senior Analyst

Analyst

Senior Research Associate

Research Associate

Multiple projects in the nuclear power industry focused on performance and

industry rates for various clients. This included EPRI (Electric Power

Research Institute), INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations), and

Houston Lighting & Power. Developed and compiled data for a historical

event and performance data of the U.S. nuclear power plant fleet, the

Operating Plant Experience Code (OPEC).

Nuclear-qualified Engine Room Supervisor, USS Texas, U.S. Navy 1980-

1986

Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of reactor plant and engine

room (balance-of-plant) systems. Supervised a watch section of 16

personnel. Responsible for Quality Assurance processes during shipyard

maintenance period.

Education and Training

Navy Nuclear Power School, Orlando, Nuclear Theory,

1980

(Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering)

Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho, Nuclear Power Plant Operations

1981

The Center for Customer Focus - Certificate of Completion

"Dynamic of Customer Focus" 2008

Awards and Accomplishments

CEO Recognition - EC3g 2009

"Thank you for your commitment to making EC3g a success. Your knowledge and

expertise of content categories and process was critical to the project.

Your willingness to take initiative in working through the questions and

your excellent collaboration with Tim and the project team as a whole were

fantastic."

Steve Drazga, CEO

Reaching for the Stars - Gets the Job Done! 2007

Netsuite CRM conversion. "Jim put in extra hours and above and beyond

effort to help convert the information over. Lots of extra effort was put

into cleaning up the data for the conversion. Busting his behind to make

sure it went great!"

Steve Drazga, CEO

Reaching for the Stars - Excellent work Environment! 2007

"For his outstanding database expertise, and saving Sierra Energy Group

some major heartache and late nights on the Black & Veatch project."

Warren B. Causey, Sierra Energy Group

Energy Central Certificate of Accomplishment 2007

"In recognition for a great job on launching the first and best blogging

site for the global power industry!"

Mark Johnson, VP of Content

Reaching for the Stars - Core Value Excellence! 2007

"Jim took on a huge challenge in putting together a very complex report for

Black & Veatch in a very short time frame. This required team work, a level

head, and a high degree of technical competence. Jim's role in completing

this project is an outstanding reflection on his commitment to Delighting

Our Customers, Getting the Job done, and Contributing to an Excellent Work

Environment. It is a distinct pleasure to work with such a group of

professionals."

Mike Smith, VP, Sierra Energy Group

Energy Central Certificate of Excellence 2005

"Outstanding work in the second quarter of 2005"

Steve Drazga, CEO

Energy Central Certificate of Excellence 2003

"Outstanding Alignment with Company Core Values - Gets the Job Done"

Steve Drazga, CEO

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