JEREMY WERNER
***** * *********’s Dr. 520-***-****
Tucson, AZ 85739 ************@*******.***
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Passion for sustainability, renewable energy and the environment, proven business acumen in domestic and international markets seeking a marketing or business development role in the solar energy industry.
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Core Professional Competencies
Business development
Private & public sector negotiations
Corporate Social Responsibility
Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
Marketing campaigns and solutions
Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial
Carbon footprint /accounting
Renewable energy solutions
Business Leadership
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Eco Experience
F.A.E. ESPAÑA (Friends of the Asian Elephant, Spain) 2005 - 2009
• Founder and President of NGO (Spain) in support of Thailand based elephant hospital and Foundation “Friends of the Asian Elephant” for the protection of the Asian Thai Elephant.
President of Student Council – Schiller International University 1997 - 1998
• Organized first ever Environmental Week in order to generate environmental awareness among the international student body.
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Professional Experience
JW Business Services 2009 - 2012
Owner
• Launched carbon accounting tool and consulting services for global aviation operators to comply with European Union Emissions Trading Scheme requirements; Defined marketing strategy internationally, named as VP for the company and opened the US market for the company tripling total revenue to $600K and more than doubling targets.
• Consult to the Spa & Wellness industry from initial sustainability audit to development and implementation of personalized Sustainability Management Plan and to process of certification.
• Provided start-up, marketing and business development services for kite surfing business now the market leader in Lisbon, Portugal with 30% annual revenue growth first 3 years.
Bodaclick SL, Lisbon, Portugal 2007 - 2009
Managing Director
• Founded the Portuguese event-planning subsidiary delivering $1.3M in sales exceeding target by 38%.
• Responsible for all operational aspects of the company including; commercial, marketing, financial, budget planning, hiring, training and business expansion.
• Personally oversaw development and implementation of national marketing and branding strategy including coordination with local agency, development of “out of the box strategies”, trade-fair participation and sponsorship, online and search-engine development.
• Founded Eventoclick, Europe’s first Iberian marketplace for on-line event planning.
• Named Best Business Leader for 2007.
Bodaclick SL, Madrid, Spain 2005 - 2007
Director, Business Development
• Established new high-profile image department featuring top brands interested in our demographic and market segment; hired and trained team of 6 sales and after-sales staff.
• Tripled initial client base of high value/high impact clients.
• Exceeded target by 60% in first full year of operation delivering $430K in new business revenue.
• Named “Most Consistent Sales Executive” for 2006
Pinguely-Haulotte, Spain/France ($130M heavy equipment manufacturer) 2004 - 2005
Manager, Business Development (project basis)
• Reporting directly to the CEO, performed complete analysis and reorganization of the regional -+marketing and sales team, expanded national sales and established new markets.
• Implemented market-based sales strategies for national and international expansion.
• Achieved over $3m in sales from new clients in first 6 months.
One World Communications (OWC), Madrid, Spain (Foreign Direct Investment) 2003 - 2004
Executive Director, Sales & Marketing
• Developed international commercial and business strategies leading to $750K in new sales.
• Promoted and marketed key tourist destinations to international airlines (American, Iberian, Lufthansa & SAS) using in-flight print media leading to two new revenue streams and nearly $1M in sustainable sales.
• Lead successful initiatives in Spain, Portugal, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Nucleo de Organización y Administración (NOA) S.A., Madrid, Spain (Foreign Direct Investment) 1998 - 2003
International Project Director
• Developed 12 country/region reports across 4 continents in first 3 years to attract foreign investment capital generating $4.7M revenue.
• Negotiated with and gained the confidence of Senior Government officials to include the Sultan of Brunei.
• Twice awarded International Top Producer Award 2000 / 2001 and recognized as the “Best Team Leader” for team and executive training and motivational capability.
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Education & Skills
University of Massachusetts Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Development (GCSD) May 2012
Dartmouth GPA 4.0
Schiller International University BBA International Business/Marketing May 1998
Madrid Honors, Magna cum Laude (GPA 3.85)
Pima Community College International Business and Native American Studies 1991/1994
Languages: English/Spanish (bilingual) Portuguese (fluent)