SHANELLE C. EVENS
*** ****** *** ** • Minneapolis, MN 55414 • 320-***-**** • abmw0r@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
EcoNomo Group, LLC, Minneapolis, MN December 2009 - Present
Managing Director
Coordinated business lines to meet company goals while expanding partner, affiliate, and client relations. Determined
and guided strategic direction and agenda while ensuring quality within the organization.
• Synchronized the company launch activities including: website production, curriculum creation, commercial partner
relations, and marketing
• Wrote and managed the production of renewable energy and energy efficiency classroom curriculums
• Built strategic relationships with renewable energy and energy efficiency companies across the United States
• Managed EcoNomo’s relationship with state and local government to ensure coordination in job creation, training, and
education
Deloitte Consulting, Washington D.C. June 2008 – December 2009
Consultant, Strategy & Operations – Energy & Resources
Led workstreams on various public and private sector projects to ensure clients met their strategic and financial goals. Assisted in
building the firm’s eminence though the creation of thought-ware in energy management and renewable energies.
• Developed energy management strategies for the U.S. Navy, including renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions, to
increase Shore Installation energy security and efficiency
• Examined the market and technical feasibility of fixed energy infrastructure assets and alternative energy supply chains
• Analyzed alternative fuel infrastructure and policies for the U.S. Dept. of Energy and private sector clients to ensure market
viability and efficiency
American University, Washington D.C. June 2006 – June 2008
Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Enrollment
• Reviewed and reconciled student accounts and financial aid packages which included federal loans and grants, outside
lender loans, and scholarships
• Advised students in financial planning, loan consolidation, and repayment
• Maintained precise and highly detailed university-wide data and records
• Effectively governed a 12-person executive board while directing a million dollar student organization budget
• Elected student to be the liaison to for students between faculty, staff, and university administration
United States Senator Mark Dayton, Fort Snelling, MN Summer 2005
Constituent Advocate Intern
• Researched and advocated constituent concerns regarding housing, environment, and education
• Drafted and revised constituent letters and email correspondence
• Attended constituent events and federal organization meetings on behalf of Senator Mark Dayton
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party/Kerry, Edwards Campaign, St. Paul, MN April 2004-Aug 2005
Party Affairs
• Coordinated staff, logistics, and press for the 2004 Statewide Election Night Party
• Arranged and planned campaign fundraising events for state and national Democratic candidates
• Managed GOTV plans and canvassing schedules, while maintaining and updating volunteer datafilesbank
• Organized and coordinated State Senate Districts, precinct chairs, and Central Committee meetings
Education
American University, Washington, D.C.
M.A., Public Policy, May 2008
Graduate Certificate, Women Policy and Political Leadership, May 2008
Relevant Academic Preparation: Public Program Evaluation, Statistical Analysis with STATA, SAS, ACASTAT, Government
Financing, Policy Analysis, Public Managerial Economics
Hamline University, Saint Paul, MN Wesley Scholar
B.A., Legal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, May 2006
B.S., Environmental Studies, May 2006
National Undergraduate Research Presenter, Senior Thesis: People vs. Price; Environmental Justice in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Professional Affiliations and Leadership
Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE), Washington DC
• Participated in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability discussions, forums, and public events
Youth Services Opportunity Project (YSOP), Washington DC
• Supervise student groups to host group dinners for local low-income and homeless individuals
Young Professionals in Energy, (YPE), Washington DC
• Coordinated event sponsorships and fundraising
• Actively participated in renewable energy and energy efficiency events
Women Under Forty PAC Member and RunningStart Volunteer Member, Washington DC
• Fundraise for women candidates under forty while training young women to run for political office
New Orleans Common Ground Relief Worker Staff, New Orleans, LA
• Led and facilitated a 35 student trip to the Gulf Region to empty and rebuild houses while aiding resident shelter