Owner/Consultant

Noel Christopher Kuck

**** **** ** ** #*, Washington, DC 20011

215-***-**** / ********@*****.*** / http://www.linkedin.com/in/noelkuck

CAREER SUMMARY

• Dedicated manager with over 20 years of experience in developing and managing domestic and international projects and new business, working through sales representatives and directly with organizations.

• Expertise in ensuring quality customer support of program details and deliverables within diverse industries ranging from power generation to industrial processes.

• Results oriented manager with excellent analytical, problem solving, technical knowledge, negotiation, and communications skills.

• A self-starter, with an appreciation and respect for team dynamics and proven abilities in strategic planning and in product/market development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Energy Consultant Washington, DC, USA

US Energy Solutions LLC October-Present

– Provider of technology for power reduction.

• Perform industrial energy audits to present opportunities to reduce electric consumption.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills in interacting with diverse clientele.

Peace Corp Blantyre, Malawi

May 2009-July 2011

US Peace Corps – Promoting a mutual understanding between Americans and people of other nations and cultures.

• Fostered a cross-cultural exchange of ideologies and knowledge by promoting an understanding of cultural differences and practices. Assisted in building awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS health issues by reducing stigma to over 200 Malawians.

• Independently managed the Resource Center Management for the non-profit MANASO. Oversaw the computer systems and resource library for HIV/AIDS information; supported and maintained computer network and library resources for students and local community-based organizations.

• Provided business support at USAID-funded NGO WALA; developed training programs for financial management, operation and maintenance programs for treadle pumps; prototyped equipment for irrigation and watershed improvement; self-taught and implemented GPS/GIS training and use for watershed development.

• Developed SharePoint site and trained over 20 staff members in its use to collaborate on the benefits and advantages of common business documents for initiating change management.

Project Manager Norcross, GA, USA

AE&E Von Roll January 2008-May 2008

– Industrial boiler and associated technology provider.

• Developed, executed, and managed successful technology transfer of new industrial product which provided heat recovery process following gas-fired turbines, the first to be executed in North America.

• Maintained costs and delivery obligations while orchestrating supplier commitments from India, China, Czech Republic and the United States.

• Managed global team of 18 and established key partnerships.

• Designed several business templates for project management execution requirements, including risk assessment and Bills of Materials.

• Developed SharePoint site for the internal use of business templates and documents.

• Created programs to facilitate change management within organization allowing the adoption of new technology.

Project Manager/Project Leader Knoxville, TN, USA

ALSTOM Power February 2007-June 2008

– Power generation, distribution, and emissions control technology provider.

• Managed execution and detailed design and construction of the first commercial demonstration pilot of a CO2 capture technology on an existing coal-fired utility steam plant.

• Ensured disciplined collaboration between technologists, designers and field contractors resulting in successful operation within 1 year from start of development.

• Researched and solicited over 125 material and labor requisitions ensuring their deliveries, including contracts negotiations and contract management.

• Managed scope, cost and schedule for the $25M project; established technical partnerships.

• Coordinated engineering and design responsibilities for both internal ALSTOM resources and external technology suppliers.

Business Applications Manager Knoxville, TN, USA

ALSTOM Power 2005-2007

• Operated as a regional and industry manager for the identification and sales of air pollution control products.

• Assessed and recommended the sales opportunities in a tight market to allocate resources wisely, and maximize contractual obligations. Supported local sales teams in this effort, and served as the internal liaison with ALSTOM management.

• Managed industrial US applications and all Canadian projects.

Applications Manager Knoxville, TN, USA

ALSTOM Power 2002-2005

• Assisted in the evaluation of air pollution issues and recommended appropriate technical solutions.

• Supported the field sales and internal estimating and engineering teams.

• Based on previous performance and proven abilities, selected to lead the introduction of several new products, including SCONOxtm and ALSTOM’s Ash Handling business launch.

• Responsible for the first proposal development effort for SCR technology introduction for ABB/ALSTOM, and the dedicated sales introduction of similar technology to the refinery/petrochemical industries.

Sales Engineer Knoxville, TN, USA

ALSTOM Power 1985-2002

• Served as in-house technical support and business application review of a wide range of commercial environmental products.

DEGREE

Purdue University - B. S. Electrical

SPECIALIZED SKILLS & TRAINING

• Language: Basic Chichewa (regional language in Malawi), English (Native tongue)

• Computers: high proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, both Windows and Macintosh platforms

• Software: GIS/Mapping, graphics, Lotus Notes, browsers

• Select Trainings: Telephone crisis support line addressing suicidal and depression tendencies, loneliness and social needs, ISO Certification Auditor, Quality Improvement, Risk Assessment / Risk Management coupled with Earned Value Analysis, Six-Sigma, Effective Negotiations, Proposal Preparation, Cost Reduction programs, Contract Negotiations, Hazardous Materials Awareness, NGO development, Sales/Business Development, Project Management, Team Training, Budget Preparation, Effective Selling, Financial Management Workshop (USAID), Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop (USAID), Performance under a USAID Grant process, Change management initiatives.

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