Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Laura Harries
Phoenix, Arizona
**************@*****.***
My Career in a Nutshell
Marketing & Sustainability
Professional Experience:
Energy Conservation Manager - Integrated Energy Solutions (at ASU) 2009 -
Present
Helped save ASU $1.2 million on utility bills in 18 months.
Identified key managers and staff, building an enthusiastic network of
sustainability-minded employees, organizations and students.
Developed, designed and wrote energy management proposals presented to ASU
Facilities Management and the Global Institute for Sustainability.
Implemented successful proposals.
Wrote e-mails and designed web pages to promote sustainability program.
Solved problems; overcame objections.
Real Estate Developer/ Marketing Manager -- Spirit Rock Investments, LLC -
2001 - 2009
Helped raise $5.4 million in capital investment and loans for real estate
development projects through market research, proposal development and
presentations.
Marketed project goals to internal and external publics -- investors,
financial institutions, community organizations, realtors and end-
consumers.
Designed and wrote advertisements, articles and company website.
Both independently and with teams of other professionals, developed
compliance documents, plat maps, CCR's, HOA by-laws, and financial
scenarios and timelines.
Organized and executed special events and meetings with community groups,
investors, neighboring land owners, contractors, government regulators,
etc.
Navigated state, county and city regulatory hurdles.
Independent Marketing Consultant -- Compelling Communications - 1997 - 2001
Found an underserved niche for marketing services with small businesses.
Matched clients with "best fit" communication vehicles to reach their
customer base.
Tracked sales results, and either expanded or revised strategy as
necessary.
Membership Development - Shemer Art Center
Sales Assistant - KOY Radio & WFLD TV
Community Service:
Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce
Brainstormed with initial board members on marketing strategies.
Welcomed new members at events; promoted membership at outside "green"
events.
Chairperson - The Los Olivos Playground Committee
Raised $160,000 in a grassroots campaign to build City of Phoenix
community playground.
Wrote successful grant proposals; generated media coverage.
Assistant Editor - The Desert Dweller
Promoted sustainable building materials and technologies suitable to the
desert environment.
Neighborhood Blockwatch Oversight Committee, appointed by Phx City Council
Evaluated grant requests and recommended funding decisions to the City
Council.
PTO Secretary/Fundraiser - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Education:
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas; Bachelor of Science,
Marketing/Business
National Merit Scholar; National Honor Society; Phi Beta Kappa Honorary
Society (Journalism)
Solar Energy Institute, Fort Collins, Colorado
Completed courses in Photovoltaic System Design
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