Program Associate II, Energy efficiency consultant

Alec Volkenant

**** ***** ******* ** *, Maple Grove, MN 55369 • 507-***-**** • advjk0@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly innovative, organized, and driven energy professional with experience implementing conservation improvement programs and serving as a consultant on energy efficiency projects for commercial and residential buildings. Proven in delivering high-quality customer engagement, development, and stakeholder management in energy efficiency programs.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Frontier Energy - Chanhassen MN, March 2021-Present

Program Associate II

●Implement conservation improvement programs to assist in achieving 2 million kWh of annual energy savings.

●Experienced in new business development and lead generation for program enrollment.

●Present 25 yearly energy efficiency reports to utilities representatives, end users, and homeowners to encourage the adoption of energy efficient technologies.

●Work with utility end users to reduce energy use through detailed facility analyses and rebate processing services.

Program Associate I

●Perform return on investment calculations to encourage the implementation of energy-efficient technologies.

●Manage 75,000 annual products and 15 different SKUs for the direct install of LED bulbs and low-flow water products to achieve instant energy savings.

●Serve as a mentor to incoming team members and trained five team members on the inner workings of the conservation improvement programs.

●Inspecting and analyzing building envelope, HVAC, heating systems, electrical, plumbing, and all other aspects of building science.

Davey Expert Tree Company- Fort Collins CO, September 2020 - February 2021

Climbing Arborist Trainee

●Responsible for tree identification and pruning trees according to industrial guidelines.

●Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

●Assist in removing hazardous trees while following all safety procedures in accordance with the company, OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and all applicable federal/state/local requirements and policies.

●Effectively communicate with teammates on loud job sites.

Boyd Lake State Park - Loveland CO, February 2020 - September 2020

Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection Technician

●Serve as an educator to the boating public about Aquatic Nuisance Species and State Park regulations.

●Accurately analyzing and collecting data and samples on boat inspections.

●Inspection for invasive species on boats and personal watercraft.

●Maintenance duties in inspection areas and general maintenance of park grounds.

EDUCATION

University of Denver, University College

Master of Environmental Policy and Management - Energy and Sustainability Graduation: November 2022

●Overall GPA: 3.85

University of Minnesota Duluth, College of Education and Human Service Professions

Bachelor of Exercise Science - Exercise and Sport Science Concentration Graduation: May 2019

●Major GPA 3.703; Overall GPA: 3.478

CERTIFICATIONS

BOC - Building Operator Certification 1

SKILLSCritical thinking, financial analysis, project management, audit reporting, public speaking

Contact this candidate