AARON J. MOLINE
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Houston, TX, 77057
Mobile: 605-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Possess background with a focus on business development, economics,
finance, and geopolitical issues associated with the energy field with
extensive analytical research related to the industry. Therefore, I am
seeking vital experience associated with energy development related to my
qualifying conditions and/or any opportunity which may expand my career
interests.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Bod Graduate School of Business, Bod , Norway/Moscow State Institute of
International Relations, Moscow, Russia
Energy Management
June 2010
Publication: Master thesis providing qualitative analysis of investment
and market challenges of wind farm development for the Lower Brule Sioux
reservation, South Dakota. Included in this analysis was a focus on
stakeholders to assess factors such as policy evaluation, market signals,
and the social/cultural nature of the case study as well as providing
methods of improving future wind development in the area.
Bachelor of Arts
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Triple Major: Business Administration, Psychology, and Exercise Science
May 2008
INTERNSHIP
Consumer Energy Alliance (January 2010 - July 2010) Nonprofit consumer
group focused on a balanced energy policy with affiliates representing
energy consumers and various aspects of the energy industry (both
conventional and alternative energy). Duties include directing social
network activities, participating in energy discussions within the
industry, assisting with forum events, conducting research on all aspects
of the energy sector and assisting with administrative duties within the
organization. Special projects consisted of collaborating on a publication
that aimed at promoting energy efficiency towards both the private and
public sectors, as well as assisting with website development. In addition,
I helped organize the 2010 Bod University Arctic Study resources dialogue
as well as assisting with the Geopolitics course taught through Bod
University.
Sanford Wellness Center/Sanford Marketing Department (June 2007 - October
2007) Helped with POWER program, assisted with health and fitness
assessments, research, designed radio interviews with local physicians, as
well as being involved with the LEGENDS committee.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Constellation Energy, Houston, TX
Data Analyst- Transaction Management (August 2011 - Present)
Contractor position working with multiple databases related to commercial
and industrial utility accounts. Duties include data management and
processing, checking thousands of accounts for accuracy and basic
administrative duties.
Bod Graduate School of Business, Bod , Norway
Research Assistant (February 2009 - August 2009)
Worked with the graduate business center in transcribing texts related to
discussions on Arctic resources and assisting with guest lectures. I was
also selected to research and give reports on the ripple effects of natural
resource extraction from areas primarily in Norway and the U.S. More
specifically, the research sought to find a quantifiable definition of
ripple effects that involved economic, social, and environmental costs.
Papa Murphy's, Sioux Falls, SD
Assistant Manager (March 2003 - August 2008, May 2009 - August 2009)
Basic managerial duties: inventory, budgeting and overseeing
duties/responsibilities of other employees.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
MGIMO University, Moscow, Russia: Lived in Moscow and completed graduate
coursework (Fall 2009)
St. Petersburg, Russia: Lived in St. Petersburg and completed summer
graduate course (August 2009)
Bod University, Bod Norway: Lived in Bod Norway and complete graduate
coursework (Academic year 2008 - 2009)
Germany and Norway (January Interim 2008)
International Public Relations Course
Visited and attended presentations involving various businesses, PR firms,
as well as U.S. embassies in both Germany and Norway.
ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
. Selected for Consumer Energy Alliance Intern Position
. General knowledge of German, Spanish, Norwegian, and Russian culture and
language.
. Volunteer at the Center for Active Generations, retirement community in
Sioux Falls, SD
. Volunteer at Easter banquet for the homeless in Houston, TX
COMPUTER SKILLS
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, Photoshop, and database
creation.