BENJAMIN COLE • acqhuw@r.postjobfree.com • 508-***-**** • Berkeley, CA
Objective
Leverage my data analyst skills in SQL, Excel and Tableau to support a motivated team and inspiring mission.
Data Analysis
Green Building Data Analyst, San Francisco Department of the Environment, San Francisco CA - April 2015 - Present
Clean, visualize and report on San Francisco’s commercial building energy use. As an intern I evaluate citywide commercial energy benchmarking policy and identify hurdles to energy audit compliance and data quality.
Product Analyst, Habitworks, www.habitworks.net, Berkeley CA - September 2014 - Present
Analyze user data for engineering and business development teams. Reports evaluate user engagement, adoption of new features, and patient performance. Data driven reports steer product development and sales.
Student, General Assembly, San Francisco CA - May 2015 - July 2015
Analytics Program: Coursework includes analytical methods to collect, clean, and analyze data. Creation of data visualizations and dashboards to communicate, present, and defend data-driven decisions.
Technical Skills - SQL, Excel, Tableau, Google Analytics, beginner Python
Non-Technical Skills - Product analysis, project management, business intelligence, industry research, communication
Design, Engineering and Research
Solar Field Engineer, SolarCity, Berkeley CA - March 2013 - August 2014
Evaluate site conditions to determine viability of residential solar installations. Designed and drafted permit ready documents for engineering and installation management teams.
Research Analyst, Tendril Networks, San Francisco CA - January 2011 - February 2013
Analyzed residential energy consumption data and developed energy conservation strategies. Investigated renewable energy technology and incentive programs. Created educational reports to inform utility customers about energy conservation techniques, technologies and policies. Created data rich energy use content and tested residential energy monitoring web application.
Development Intern, RE-volv, San Francisco CA - October 2010 – December 2010
Assisted CEO in initial product development for community-based solar initiative. Designed and led social media crowdsourcing campaign. Identified and pursued grant opportunities.
Systems Project Coordinator, Earthship Biotecture, Taos NM - May 2008 – October 2010
Designed and built sustainable off-grid homes with internationally acclaimed field leaders. Managed water and electrical system installations and de. Sourced material for local and international off-grid projects.
Education
University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Science Degree, Department of Environmental Conservation, Amherst, MA B.S. 2008
Coursework in material science, engineering, sustainable architectural design, building industry economics