Xcel Energy
Industry: Electric services company
DescriptionXcel Energy Inc. is a utility holding company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving more than 3.3 million electric customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico in 2017. Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Number of employees: ~11,075 (2017) CEO: Ben Fowke Subsidiaries: SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO,
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Xcel Energy Employees
Border States May 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2013 - April 2013
Black Hills Corporation 2012 - February 2013
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Engineering, Microsoft Office, Project Engineering, Substation, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Power Distribution, Power Generation, Power Systems, Power Plants, AutoCAD, Electronics, PLC, Procurement, Energy, Project Management
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
State Industrial Products September 2014 - Present
Lee Enterprises April 2011 - July 2014
Xcel Energy October 2008 - November 2010
Powertex Group October 2004 - January 2006
Maverick Media 2000 - 2003
Clear Channel Radio April 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Advertising, Revenue and profit..., Strategic account..., Resolution-oriented, Branding Experience, Internal Communications, Key Account Management, Social Networking, SEM, Time Management, Business Development, Leadership, Sales Operations, Account Management, Market Planning, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Sales, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2013 — 2016
Psychology
UWEC 1985 — 1987
General
McDonell Central High 1980 — 1984
Diploma
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2011 - August 2013
Xcel Energy April 2007 - January 2011
Metroplex Control Systems January 2007 - April 2007
Calvin's Electric May 2004 - December 2006
Skills
NERC, Power Generation, Power Plants, Project Planning, Maintenance & Repair, Management, Electric Power, Turbines, Gas Turbines, Energy, Power Systems, Boilers, Natural Gas, Power Distribution, Electricity, Engineering, Renewable Energy
Education
Texas Tech University 2010 — 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Wind Energy/Mechanical Engineering
South Plains College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical Power & Transmission Technology, 3.8
Ygrene Energy Fund June 2015 - Present
Allianz Group June 2013 - January 2015
Independent Consultant 2001 - May 2013
Pacific Gas and Electric Company March 2010 - March 2013
Xcel Energy 2001 - 2004
CenturyLink (formerly Qwest Communications) 1997 - 2000
The Innovative Alliance 1994 - 1997
Skills
Project Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Competitive..., Strategic Communications, Editing, Content Strategy, Strategic Planning, Communications Planning, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Program Management, Market Research, Content Management, Brand Development, Social Networking, Strategy, Writing, Web Content, Content Development, Brand Management, Marketing, Event Planning
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's Degree, International Business, Communications
Sonoma State University 2014 — 2014
Professional Social Media Marketing Certificate, Social Media
Xcel Energy May 2012 - Present
URS, formerly Washington Group Intl. May 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Factory, Ventilation, Power Plants, Project Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nuclear, Engineering, Power Generation, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, Piping, Maintenance Management, Pumps, Commissioning, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Texas Tech University 2001 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
South Plains College 2001 — 2003
Engineering
Inspection Specialties, LLC August 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy May 1988 - August 2013
US Steel September 1978 - August 1983
Skills
Metallurgy, Metallography, Failure Analysis, Inspection, Power Generation, Energy, Power Plants, Nuclear, Process Improvement, Electric Power, Power Systems, Gas Turbines, Corrosion, Materials, Materials Science, Project Engineering, Engineering, Welding
Education
SJJR, Stockton California 1976 — 1978
Materials Engineering
San Joaquin Delta College 1976 — 1978
Materials Science
Xcel Energy June 1978 - Present
Skills
Administrative..., PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Research, Editing, Travel Arrangements, Calendars, Budgets
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
International Republican Institute September 2015 - Present
ICMA November 2012 - Present
ICMA August 2014 - September 2015
International City/County Management Association October 2010 - November 2012
The QED Group, LLC November 2009 - October 2010
Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association August 2008 - July 2009
Beck Disaster Recovery December 2006 - August 2008
James Lee Witt Associates April 2002 - December 2006
Regional Air Quality Council November 1999 - September 2001
Xcel Energy July 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Proposal Writing, Writing, Social Media, Community Outreach, International..., Non-profits, Public Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Government, Capacity Building, Grant Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Disaster Response, Analysis, Management, Business Development, Nonprofits, Disaster Risk Reduction, Project Management, Training, Emergency Planning, Crisis Communications..., Disaster Recovery, Leadership, NGOs, Community Development, Program Development, Public/private...
Education
The George Washington University 2005 — 2008
Masters, International Policy and Practice
University of Colorado Denver 1992 — 1995
Masters, Public Affairs
Smith College 1986 — 1990
Bachelors, History
Southern Methodist University April 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, Java, Teamwork, Data Structures, Project Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, SQL, Business Objects, PHP
Education
Southern Methodist University 2013 — 2017
Computer Science
Rock Canyon High School 2009 — 2013
McGladrey October 2014 - Present
McGladrey September 2009 - September 2014
Deloitte & Touche January 2005 - January 2009
Xcel Energy March 2009 - 2009
Minnesota Life 2004 - 2004
Skills
SOX, PeopleSoft, Enterprise Risk..., SAP, SOC Reports, IT Audit, Database Security, Security Audits, Risk Assessment, Infrastructure Security, ERP Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, SAS70, Risk Management, Information Technology
Education
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2004
Management Information Systems, General
Sioux Corporation June 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2011 - May 2013
Xcel Energy June 2010 - August 2010
Wintrode Tutoring Center April 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Mathematics, MathCAD, Project Engineering, Control Systems Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy, SolidWorks
Education
South Dakota State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Reliv International November 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy June 1972 - 2010
Skills
Nutrition, Wellness, Small Business, Fitness, Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Holistic Health, Home Based Business, Supplements, Leadership
Education
Lindedin Training
Metro State University
Business Mgmt
Southwest Minnesota State University
Associate degree in Business
Water Aerobics
Certificied YMCA water aerobics instructor, Both Deep water and shallow classes
Westinghouse Electric Company August 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy February 1982 - August 2010
US Navy 1977 - 1982
Skills
SRO, PMP, Nuclear, Reactor, Power Generation, Power Plants, Factory, Steam, Energy, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Turbines, Project Management, Project Engineering
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1973 — 1977
BS, Civil Engineering
Licensed Senior Reactor Operator
Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype
DaVita HealthCare Partners January 2015 - Present
Southern New Hampshire University June 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2008 - December 2014
State of Colorado March 2001 - December 2007
Skills
Analytics, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Energy, Renewable Energy, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Smart Grid, Data Mining, Data Science, SQL, SAS, R, Optimization, Brio Explorer, Oracle, Python, Econometrics, Performance Improvement, Productivity, Marketing Research, Asset Management, Predictive Modeling, Derivatives, Investments, Asset Allocation, Financial Modeling, Financial Research, Linear Regression, Tableau, Systems Engineering, Epistemology, Microsoft SQL Server, Netezza, SPSS Modeler
Education
South Dakota State University
PhD Candidate, Computational Science and Statistics
South Dakota State University
M.S., Statistics
University of Kansas
B.A., Philosophy
Xcel Energy August 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2013 - August 2014
Xcel Energy October 2012 - April 2013
Barba LLC June 2012 - 2013
University of Colorado June 2011 - July 2012
University of Colorado August 2010 - May 2012
CORE Catalyst August 2011 - January 2012
University of Colorado August 2011 - December 2011
Boulder County May 2011 - August 2011
Net Impact October 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Ancillary Service..., Renewable Energy Siting, Energy Efficiency, Financial Modeling, Energy Markets, Decision Modeling, Department Budgeting, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Variance..., Risk Management
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Finance & Sustainable Business Strategy
Skidmore College 2000 — 2004
BA, Business and Economics2004
The Delbarton School
Xcel Energy June 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2008 - June 2010
Bell Helicopter March 2006 - August 2008
Daktronics June 2000 - March 2006
Skills
Schweitzer Relays, Event Analysis, Mehta Tech DFRs, Tesla DFRs, NERC PRC compliance, GE and Westinghouse..., MathCAD, CAPE, Protective Relays, Misoperation Analysis, Electric Transmission
Education
University of Idaho 2011 — 2014
Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power System Protection and Relaying
South Dakota State University 2000 — 2005
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy January 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy November 2008 - December 2011
Xcel Energy June 2007 - September 2010
Terra Core Specialty Drilling May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Leadership, Nuclear, Nuclear Engineering, Supervisory Experience, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Engineering Programs, Environmental...
Education
South Dakota State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Xcel Energy July 2008 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2008 - July 2008
3M January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Nuclear, Nuclear Engineering, Power Plants, Energy, Power Generation, Reactor, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Steam, Factory, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Electric Power, Project Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Steam Turbines, Inspection, Nuclear Power Plants
Education
South Dakota State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering Physics
Xcel Energy February 2014 - Present
Minnesota Private College Fund October 2013 - February 2014
Greater MSP (Minneapolis St. Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership) July 2011 - September 2013
Fox Consulting January 2010 - January 2011
Northwest Area Foundation November 2007 - January 2010
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center November 2006 - September 2007
City of Minneapolis - Community Planning and Economic Development April 2005 - November 2006
The Lawrence and Linda Perlman Family Foundation January 1999 - January 2006
Family Philanthropy Advisors April 2003 - March 2005
Minnesota State Arts Board 2000 - 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Community Development, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Public Relations, Policy, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Management, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Program Management, Press Releases, Budgets, Politics, Editing, Reputation Management, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Board Development, Grants, Leadership, Economic Development, Research, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Project Management, Government, Program Evaluation, Strategic Partnerships, Internal Communications, Leadership Development, Political Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Event Management, Corporate Social...
Education
Skidmore College 1988 — 1992
BA
The Blake School 1979 — 1988
HS Diploma
Xcel Energy August 2012 - Present
Master in Security Technologies May 2012 - August 2012
Missouri River Energy Services September 2008 - December 2011
DocuTAP 2005 - 2007
LodgeNet Entertainment 2001 - 2005
BroadbandNOW 2000 - 2001
Seren Innovations - Subsidiary of Xcel Energy 1997 - 2000
Frontier Communications 1996 - 1997
Northern States Power Company 1990 - 1997
Skills
Smart Grid, Critical Infrastructure..., Energy Markets, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Product Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Project Management, Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Telecommunications, Product Marketing, Security Policy, Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation, Demand Response, Strategic Financial..., Program Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Start-ups
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2013
Master in Security Technologies, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Cybersecurity, Risk Management
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1992 — 2000
MBA
South Dakota State University 1986 — 1989
BS, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy August 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy November 2006 - July 2011
INVENSYS PROCESS SYSTEMS Inc. November 1999 - November 2006
Foxboro Canada Inc. February 1996 - November 1999
Avenor Inc. Newsmill & Kraft Mill - Thunder Bay 1989 - 1996
Hipp Engineering Ltd. 1988 - 1989
Skills
Automation, Power Plants, Nuclear, Industrial..., Pulp and Paper, Industrial Control..., DCS, Advanced Process Control, Modbus, OPC
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1985 — 1989
Diploma, Industrial Instrumentation Technologist
Xcel Energy January 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2008 - Present
Express Employment Professionals June 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Access, Outlook, Spreadsheets, Process Scheduler, Software Documentation, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Analysis, Administration, Technical Support
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2010 — 2013
Masters of Business Adminstration, Business, 3.86
Southwest Minnesota State University 1988 — 1993
B.A., Sociology
Kenyon Jr./Sr. High 1982 — 1988
Diploma, How about letting me add my MBA?!?
Xcel Energy May 2006 - Present
Minneapolis Community June 2001 - 2013
Cenveo/Ameriprise Financial July 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Photography, Web Design, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Illustration
Education
South Dakota State University 1998 — 2001
BS Graphic Design/Art, BS Advertising/Journalism
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
Exempla Healthcare March 2012 - November 2013
Deloitte September 2009 - March 2012
Yahoo! January 2009 - May 2009
Deloitte June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Audit, SEC reporting, Data Analysis, Accounting, SOX, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Auditing, CPA, External Audit, Revenue Recognition, GAAP
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2009
BS, Accounting
Independent Volunteer August 2010 - Present
Independent Consultant September 2006 - Present
Xcel Energy September 1977 - September 2005
Education
South Dakota State University
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
AZCO Construction, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Concordia University Wisconsin June 2012 - Present
Fox Valley Technical College November 2006 - February 2015
Fox Valley Technical College October 2012 - December 2012
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College May 2005 - November 2006
Faith Technologies, Inc. February 2004 - May 2005
Werner Electric October 2002 - January 2004
WPPI Energy May 1999 - October 2002
Xcel Energy April 1983 - May 1999
Skills
Leadership, Training, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Business Development, Project Management, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Coaching, Human Resources, Forecasting, Public Speaking, Key Account Management, Process Improvement, Staff Development, Resume Writing, Sales, Key Account Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Change Management, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Marketing, Career Counseling, Voice Over Acting, Supervisory Management, Consulting, University Teaching, Account Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Silver Lake College 2006 — 2008
M.S., Management and Organizational Behavior
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1997 — 1997
Certificate, Supervisory Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1981 — 1983
B.S., Industrial Technology
Leadership Fox Cities
Honeywell February 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2009 - January 2011
Best Buy March 2007 - December 2009
Pepco Energy Services July 2005 - February 2007
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission July 2001 - July 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers July 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Financial Modeling, Analysis, Finance, Leadership, SAP, Energy, Internal Controls, Sales, Pricing, Portfolio Management, Retail, Financial Analysis
Education
Tulane University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Finance
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Finance
Seton Hall University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's of Science, Finance, Spanish, International Business
Universal American Mortgage Company (UAMC) June 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2008 - June 2015
Skills
Energy Policy, Energy, Policy, Energy Markets, Smart Grid, Commodity Markets, Demand Response, Renewable Energy, Government, Process Improvement, Analysis, Change Management, Electric Power, Energy Management, Power Systems, Program Management, Public Policy, Risk Management, Wind
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1996 — 2001
Mechanical Engineer
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2011 - December 2013
Xcel Energy December 2009 - July 2011
Xcel Energy June 2006 - December 2009
Xcel Energy June 2005 - June 2006
Xcel Energy December 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Electric Power..., Power Plants, Power Generation, Power Systems, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Steam Turbines, Energy, Boilers, Reliability, Natural Gas, Foxboro I/A, API 670 Machinery..., Project Management, Project Engineering, Woodward Micronet, Bently Nevada, Steam, Gas Turbines, Turbines, EPC, Instrumentation, Capital Project Planning, Capital Budgeting, Protective Relays, Generators, Plant Operations
Education
Texas Tech University 2002 — 2005
BS, Electrical Engineering Technology
South Plains College 1994 — 1997
AS, Engineering
Xcel Energy January 2009 - Present
Public Utility Commission of Texas November 2006 - November 2008
Texas Senator Tommy Williams January 2003 - November 2006
Texas Lieutenant Governor Bill Ratliff January 2001 - January 2003
Texas Senate Subcommittee on Infrastructure January 1999 - January 2001
Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs October 1992 - January 1999
Skills
Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, State Government, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Politics
Education
Southwestern University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government
Little Cypress Mauriceville High School 1984 — 1987
US Bank December 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2012 - November 2013
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP August 2008 - July 2012
RSM McGladrey, Inc. February 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Research, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Partnership Taxation, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, GAAP, SEC filings, Tax Compliance, Fixed Assets, FIN 48, Financial Accounting, FAS109, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax Returns, Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2015
Master's of Business Taxation, Master's of Business Taxation
College of St. Catherine 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
The University of Montana 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Xcel Energy June 2012 - Present
Seattle City Light June 2010 - July 2012
Seattle Pacific University June 2007 - September 2009
Skills
AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Power Systems, SCADA, Energy
Education
Seattle Pacific University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy May 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2012 - May 2014
Xcel Energy November 2008 - July 2012
Xcel Energy January 2006 - November 2008
Xcel Energy January 2004 - January 2006
Xcel Energy May 1995 - January 2004
Skills
Power Distribution, Power Systems, Energy, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, Substation, Smart Grid, Electricity, Power Generation, Power Plants, Electricians, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Leadership, Engineering, Great Motivator, High Voltage, Energy Management, Energy Efficiency
Education
South Dakota State University 1987 — 1992
BS, Electrical Engineering
South Dakota Supreme Court and the Unified Judicial System March 2013 - Present
United States District Court, District of South Dakota August 2011 - February 2013
Xcel Energy August 2010 - May 2011
United States District Court, District of South Dakota, Northern Division May 2010 - July 2010
Xcel Energy May 2009 - May 2010
Tonner, Tobin & King Law Office December 2008 - February 2009
United States Department of Agriculture May 2007 - August 2008
Legislative Research Council, South Dakota Legislature January 2006 - March 2007
United States House of Representatives July 2006 - August 2006
United States Senate May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Public Policy, Litigation, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Appeals, Courts, Research, Community Outreach, Mediation, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Corporate Law, Trials
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
South Dakota State University 2003 — 2007
B.S. w/ Honors:, Political Science, History
Leadership South Dakota
Leadership South Dakota
Seagate Technology July 2014 - Present
Post Consumer Brands May 1997 - November 2013
Xcel Energy July 1988 - April 1997
Skills
Supply Chain Operations, Microsoft Office, Logility, EMS, Inventory Analysis, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Process Improvement, Cross-functional..., Data Analysis, Teamwork, Research, Collaborative Problem..., Analytic Problem Solving, Customer Oriented, Capacity Planning, Sales and Operations..., Performance Measurement, Continuous Improvement, Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership
Education
South Dakota State University
M.S. Economics, Economics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S. Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Economics
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
Loram August 2013 - November 2013
United States Distilled Products, Co. May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Hydraulics, Instrumentation, Motor Control, Welding, PLC Ladder Logic, Pneumatics, Centrifugal pump rebuild, Machining, Digital Electronics, Knowledgeable of Power..., Industrial Safety, Team Player, Motor/shaft alignment, Print Reading, Electronics, AutoCAD, AC/DC, Electro-mechanical..., Power Plants, Wiring Diagrams, Nuclear Power Plants, Mechanical Aptitude, Power Generation, Electrical Controls, Maintenance & Repair, Allen Bradley, Nuclear
Education
St Cloud Technical and Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Power Plant Technician (Nuclear & Fossil Fuel), Instrumentation and Mechatronics., 4.0
Kenny Construction Company June 2014 - Present
Kenny Construction Company March 2013 - Present
Leaders in Electrical Project Management in Texas 2012 - January 2013
D & W Utility Consultants February 2011 - January 2013
Powerline Inc September 2008 - February 2011
Xcel Energy May 1979 - September 2008
Skills
Management, Journey Lineman, Energy, Budgeting, Project Work, Computers, Team Leadership, Electrical Safety, Rural Electrification, Power Distribution, Renewable Energy, Electric Power, Safety Training, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Lock Out Tag Out, Excavation Safety, Job Safety, Emergency Spill Response, High Performance Teams, Leading Change, Delivering Change, Strategic Business..., Safety Compliance, Electricity, Safety Meetings, Working at Height, Appointed Person, Meeting Scheduling, Electric Transmission, Power System Operations, Compliance Support, Employee Relations..., EEO/AA Compliance, Affirmative Action..., Workplace Harassment, DOT Compliance, Hours of Service, DOT regulations, Collective Agreements, Grievance Arbitrations, Union Grievances, Operating Expenses, Operational Oversight, Capital Projects, Employee Training, Operational Strategy, Budget Setting, Budget Monitoring, Construction Cost...
Education
South Plains College
Electrical Technology
Xcel Energy December 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2010 - April 2013
Xcel Energy June 2009 - August 2009
Crimson-Fire June 2008 - August 2008
Sanford Health May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Excel, Word, Solidworks, Outlook, Physics, AutoCAD, Matlab, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Engineering, Technical Writing, Microsoft Excel, Nuclear Engineering, Reactor, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear, Microsoft Word, Power Generation, Energy, Power Plants, Electric Power, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Steam Turbines, Testing
Education
South Dakota State University 2005 — 2009
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering and Physics
Xcel Energy May 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2010 - August 2010
Xcel Energy May 2009 - August 2009
NMC May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Engineering, Nuclear, Power Generation, Power Systems, Power Plants, Electric Power, Energy, Power Distribution, Nuclear Engineering, Steam Turbines, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Instrumentation
Education
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S, Electrical Engineering2011; Electrical Engineering
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research February 2014 - Present
MillerCoors March 2013 - November 2013
University of Colorado, University Information Systems February 2012 - March 2013
Xcel Energy January 2011 - February 2012
Xcel Energy July 2008 - January 2011
Xcel Energy 2005 - 2008
Xcel Energy 1997 - 2005
Xcel Energy 1995 - 1997
Shagbark Girl Scout Council January 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Change Management, Community Relations, Web Content, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Project Management, Content Management, Leadership, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Corporate Social..., Copywriting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1984 — 1988
Bachelors, Radio Television Communications
Carbondale Community High School
Seneca Valley High School
Web-solutely 2007 - Present
Val Moses - Writer/Editor January 1996 - Present
IHS February 2014 - November 2014
Boeing October 2012 - February 2013
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) June 2011 - November 2011
Xcel Energy February 2011 - March 2011
Horizontal Integration February 2011 - March 2011
Western Union December 2010 - February 2011
The STARZ Denver Film Festival September 2007 - November 2009
The Center for Independent Media September 2007 - April 2009
Skills
Content Strategy, Web Design, Blogging, Editing, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Books, CMS, Content Management, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Information Architecture, Magazines, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Online Marketing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Publications, Publishing, SEO, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Start-ups, Storytelling, Web Content, Web Content Management, WordPress, Wordpress, Writing
Education
Sarah Lawrence College
Bachelor of Arts
Xcel Energy January 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2013 - January 2015
OGE Energy Corp August 2005 - May 2013
Skills
Compliance, Contract Management, Risk Assessment, Program Management, Governance, Litigation, Security, Policy, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Auditing, Change Management, Corporate Governance, Negotiation, Analysis, Government, Contract Negotiation, Energy, NERC, Business Process..., Natural Gas, Leadership, Power Transmission, Supervisory Skills, Electric Power, Power Generation
Education
Southern Nazarene University 2003 — 2005
BS
University of Central Oklahoma
ERM: Environmental Resources Management October 2013 - June 2014
Xcel Energy August 2008 - September 2013
Buys & Associates, Inc. October 2007 - May 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency October 2006 - July 2007
BBC Research & Consulting March 2004 - September 2006
Environmental Defense Fund 2002 - 2002
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Environmental Consulting, Energy, Water, NEPA, Sustainability, Data Analysis, Air Quality, Hazardous Waste..., Technical Writing, Environmental Permitting, Oil & Gas Industry, Environmental..., Natural Gas, Greenhouse Gas..., Environmental, Regulatory Analysis, Electric Power, Natural Gas..., Regulatory Research, Performance Improvement, Key Performance..., Environmental Impact..., Energy Policy, Environmental Policy, Power Generation, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issues, Project Management, Climate Change, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Global Energy Management
Southwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Economics (emphasis environment) and Spanish
Universidad de Salamanca
Spanish - study abroad
Xcel Energy 2013 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, Electric Power, Smart Grid, Project Management, Power Systems, Program Management, Business Process..., Electricity, Customer Service, Electricians, Contract Negotiation, Power Distribution
Education
Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2009
Executive Education, MMI
Mitchell Vocational Technical School 1984 — 1985
Powerline, Electrical
South Dakota State University 1982 — 1983
One year
High School, Salem South Dakota 1978 — 1982
High School Diploma
Xcel Energy June 2015 - Present
St. Catherine University September 2014 - Present
Bernie Sanders Campaign September 2015 - Present
The Wheel September 2012 - August 2015
Farmers Insurance: McKittrick Agency January 2015 - May 2015
SissyMarySue LLC April 2014 - September 2014
St. Catherine University September 2013 - September 2014
ThreeSixty Journalism August 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Social Media, Writing, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Editing, Event Planning, Journalism, Customer Service, Research, Interviewing Skills, Volunteering, Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Excel, Promoting, Cold Calling, Press Releases, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Training
Education
St. Catherine University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration: Marketing & Management
Green Bay Area Retired Men's Club July 2014 - Present
Brown County ADRC December 2012 - Present
Brown County Aging and Disability Resource Center - Volunteer May 2011 - Present
Brown County ADRC August 2013 - August 2013
Allsource PPS - Agile-1 September 2011 - December 2011
Bartlett Nuclear November 2010 - May 2011
Xcel Energy September 2008 - July 2009
Dominion Virginia Power April 2007 - June 2008
ESG Consulting April 2007 - May 2008
British Energy 2005 - 2007
Skills
Training & Development, Instructional Design, Metrics, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, Lesson Planning, Diabetes, Hypertension, Training, Program Management, Leadership, Nuclear, Technical Writing, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Performance Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Software Documentation, Change Management, Training Delivery, Project Management, Coaching, Performance Improvement, Employee Training, Energy, Human Performance, Supervisory Skills, Root Cause Analysis, ADDIE, Instructor-led Training, Technical Training
Education
Silver Lake College 1992 — 1994
BS, Business / Management
Natural Resource Group May 2015 - Present
Hennepin County January 2015 - May 2015
Xcel Energy June 2012 - December 2014
CenterPoint Energy February 2012 - May 2012
Target May 2011 - August 2011
SCSU January 2011 - May 2011
Target August 2010 - November 2010
Xcel Energy May 2010 - October 2010
SCSU August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, ArcView, Small World, ERDAS Imagine, Data Mapping, Geography, Cartography, Databases, ESRI, Windows 7, Smallworld, Illustrator, GPS, Spatial Databases, Geodatabase, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Proficient in Microsoft..., GIS analysis, Geoprocessing, ArcCatalog, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Access
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Geography
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (MSCTC) 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts, Generals
ADP July 2015 - Present
Independent Officials Association, LLC November 2010 - Present
Farm Friends Barn January 2015 - May 2015
Minnesota Heat Hoops March 2013 - March 2015
Xcel Energy July 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Leadership, Management, Social Media, Team Building, Time Management, Marketing, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Training, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Event Management, PowerPoint, Inventory Management
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management, Minor Relation Conflict Management, Junior
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt 2014 — 2014
International/Global Studies
Irondale High School 2007 — 2010
High School, General Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison June 2015 - Present
South Dakota State University August 2012 - May 2015
Westinghouse Electric Company May 2014 - August 2014
Xcel Energy June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Research, Testing, Inspection, Tutoring, Matlab, Preventive Maintenance
Education
South Dakota State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy August 2009 - December 2014
Xcel Energy August 2008 - August 2009
Aerotek January 1999 - July 2008
Expeditors International November 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, College Recruiting, Recruiting, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Taleo, Strategic Sourcing, Energy
Education
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1997
Xcel Energy September 2015 - Present
Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. January 2015 - August 2015
FiberLight, LLC May 2013 - August 2014
Ellett & Gaynor, LLC. December 2006 - May 2013
CHR Solutions February 2005 - August 2006
CHR Solutions May 2001 - August 2002
Motient 2000 - 2001
US Army May 1996 - May 2000
Skills
Engineering, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Testing, GIS, Surveying, Designing, Radio Frequency..., Telecommunications..., Field Inspection, Installation Testing, Field Technicians, Electric Utility, Mapping Software, Fiber Optics, Cellular Communications, Antennas, Transmission Lines, Electrical Distribution..., Satellite Communications, Communication Equipment, USDA Rural, Passport, ProjectWise, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Electricians, Autodesk Software, Adobe, Telecommunications, Optical Fiber, MS Project, Windows, Cabling, Energy, Project Management, Electric Power, Electrical Safety, Project Planning, EEI CAST, EEI POSS, EEI MASS, National Electrical..., Smallworld, StakeOut, Test Equipment, Equipment Installation, Construction Staking
Education
West Texas A&M University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
South Plains College 2003 — 2004
Associate's Degree, Pre-Optometry Studies
Office Team February 2014 - Present
Community Living Inc/ Bethesda Lutheran Communities July 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2011 - October 2011
Fairview Health Services January 2007 - January 2009
MABSSCO October 1996 - February 2007
Skills
Performance Management, Onboarding, Time Management, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Interviews, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Training, Employee Engagement, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, HRIS, Radio Broadcasting, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Policy, Podcasting, Recruitment Advertising, Public Speaking, Internet Radio, Project Management, Management, Employee Benefits, CPR Certified, First Aid
Education
Western Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Spoon River College
College Prep
Spoon River Valley
High School Diploma
Excelsior Design, Inc July 2015 - Present
Day & Zimmermann October 2014 - July 2015
BPMS, Inc October 2006 - July 2015
Exelon Nuclear May 2011 - May 2014
Xcel Energy 2009 - 2011
Skills
Contract Management, Project Planning, Construction Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Construction, Power Generation
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1992 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1987 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Xcel Energy October 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy November 2008 - October 2013
Xcel Energy 2007 - 2008
Deltak LLC 2005 - 2007
Deltak LLC 2001 - 2005
Deltak LLC 1999 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Power Plants, Gas, Project Engineering, Nuclear, Power Generation, Combined Cycle, Engineering, Supply Chain, Gas Turbines, Purchasing, Steam, Logistics, Boilers, AutoCAD
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 2002 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Management, 3.783
St Cloud Technical and Community College 1997 — 1999
2 Year Diploma, CADD - Computer Aided Drafting and Design Mechanical, 3.87
Xcel Energy June 2015 - Present
Cholla Petroleum Inc. August 2011 - February 2013
Royce Hamilton Construction November 2010 - August 2011
Farm labor May 2000 - August 2009
Skills
Farms, Farm Equipment, Carpentry, Oilfield, Oil Industry, Mechanics, Power Tools, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, Irrigation, Heavy Equipment, Arc Welding, Maintenance, Forklift Operation
Education
Texas Tech University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
South Plains College 2013 — 2014
General Science
Wind Wear LLC February 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2008 - July 2010
Xcel Energy Inc June 2007 - July 2010
Xcel Energy April 2004 - June 2008
Eclipse software development June 2001 - June 2004
Xcel Energy April 2000 - June 2004
Safety and Training January 2001 - January 2002
Northern States Power January 1997 - January 2001
Xcel Energy May 1990 - April 2000
Northern States Power January 1989 - January 1997
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Business Process..., Business Management, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Energy, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Inspection, FMEA, Change Management, Process Engineering, Maintenance Management, Problem Solving, Preventive Maintenance, Asset Management, Coaching, Power Plants, Power Generation, Maximo, Operational Excellence, Steam, Management, Water, Boilers
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1971 — 1973
BSME, Mechanical Engineer
Southwest Minnesota State University 1969 — 1971
Pre-engineering, engineering
Xcel Energy October 2014 - Present
Fluor April 2012 - October 2014
University of Minnesota June 2010 - June 2011
University of Minnesota December 2008 - March 2010
Diebold October 2007 - September 2008
Rochester Community and Technical College August 2006 - May 2007
Habitat for Humanity Rochester, MN March 2004 - November 2004
Briese Iron Works May 2003 - December 2003
Anglo-American University January 2002 - January 2002
ProMeta Project October 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Matlab, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Labview, Testing, Simulink, Electrical Controls..., Chemical Instrumentation, Project Management, Electric Drives, Logistics Management, Energy, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Windows, C++, AutoCAD, Control Systems Design, Management, Instrumentation, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
BEE, Electrical Engineering
Rochester Community and Technical College 2005 — 2008
A.A, A.S., Liberal Arts, Engineering
San Jose State University 1992 — 1995
Vocal Performance
Tarsus American Collage 1988 — 1991
NA, Guest Student
Xcel Energy April 2015 - Present
Bell Helicopter September 2013 - March 2015
Bell Helicopter December 2009 - September 2013
Bell Helicopter May 2009 - December 2009
BWXT Pantex June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
MRB, RCCA, Spanish, English, Pro Engineer, Composites, Catia, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Manufacturing, Stress Analysis, Testing, MathCAD, Materials, Machine Design, CATIA, PTC Creo
Education
Southern Methodist University 2010 — 2013
Master's degree, Systems Engineering
West Texas A&M University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy September 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2011 - August 2011
South Dakota State University January 2007 - June 2011
Residence Hall Assocation August 2009 - January 2011
South Dakota State University October 2008 - January 2011
Geller Automotive June 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Power Plants, Power Generation, Maximo, Business Objects, Bluebeam, SharePoint, Engineering Equation..., Enterprise Portfolio..., Matlab, Ladder Logic, Construction, EES, Energy, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Piping, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Software Documentation, SolidWorks, Technical Writing, Testing, Windows XP
Education
South Dakota State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Minors in Accounting and Mathematics
UW - Platteville
Masters of Science, Project Management
KPMG August 2014 - Present
Accenture August 2013 - August 2014
Target December 2012 - August 2013
Target July 2011 - December 2012
Xcel Energy May 2008 - July 2011
Xcel Energy May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Information Security, Risk Assessment, Security, DLP, Physical Security, IT Management, Information Protection, Data Loss Protection, Archer, CIP, Vontu, PGP, Mitigation, Archer Certified..., Computer Security, Process Improvement, Consulting, Business Analysis, Project Management, Training, Governance, Business Process, Information Technology, Risk Management, Leadership, PCI DSS, Management, Program Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2011
Master's, Science and Security Technologies
St. Cloud State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Business Computer Information Systems
St. Cloud State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Marketing
RBC Wealth Management - US October 2014 - Present
VSA Custom Apparel January 2007 - Present
Trissential March 2014 - October 2014
i-Werkz Technologies, Inc July 2000 - February 2014
Xcel Energy May 2009 - December 2013
Wells Fargo April 2006 - June 2009
EMA, Inc 2000 - 2003
University of North Dakota, School of Medicine October 1997 - July 2000
United States Air Force July 1993 - July 1997
Skills
Business Analysis, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Project Management, E-commerce, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Management, Enterprise Content..., Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Visio, Business Requirements, Business Process Design, Content Management, ClearQuest, Marketing Strategy, User Acceptance Testing, Product Development, Website Development, Records Management, New Business Development, IT Solutions, Business Process..., Mobile Applications, ecommerce, Geographic Information..., RUP Methodologies, Business Architecture, Rational XDE, Software Requirements, E-commerce SEO, Merchant Card Processing, Email Marketing, Autonomy Records Manager, Autonomy Process..., Metadata Modeling, COTS, Online Advertising, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Rational Rose..., Dye Sublimation, Retail Sales, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Vignette CMS, Opentext CMS
Education
Webster University 1995 — 1997
MBA, Human Resource Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1993 — 1995
BS, Human Resource Management/ Information Management
EdgeConneX May 2013 - Present
Intellifiber Networks/Windstream December 2011 - April 2013
Xcel Energy September 2011 - November 2011
EarthRoamer October 2004 - November 2008
Qwest Communications January 1998 - November 2001
Qwest Communications September 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Process Improvement, Integration, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Training, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Business Development, Change Management, Negotiation, Business Analysis, Budgets, Strategy, Sales Management, Networking, Sales, CRM
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science, Business
Southeast Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Programming
Xcel Energy July 2015 - Present
Newmont Mining Corporation February 2012 - 2015
Newmont Mining Corporation March 2010 - January 2012
Electrum USA Ltd June 2007 - February 2010
Apex Silver Mines Ltd. June 2006 - June 2007
Apex Silver Mines Ltd. June 2004 - May 2006
Westover Corporation March 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Financial Modeling, Strategy, Analysis, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Accounting, Management, Portfolio Management, Cash Flow, Business Process..., Investments, Auditing, Executive Management, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Management, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Budgets, Corporate Finance, Base Metals, Mining, Managerial Finance, Gold, SAP, Copper
Education
St. Ambrose University 2000 — 2002
MBA, MACC, Masters Business Administration & Masters of Accounting
St. Ambrose University 2000 — 2001
Finance, Finance
University of Iowa 1997 — 2000
Finance, Accounting
Xcel Energy August 2009 - Present
Children's Home Society and Family Services September 2008 - August 2009
US BioEnergy 2006 - 2008
Fair Isaac 2004 - 2006
G&K Services 1997 - 2004
Skills
Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing, Management, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Copywriting, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Training, Budgets, Communications Planning
Education
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts, Business
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Graduate Certificate, Public Relations
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Mini-MBA, Business Communication
Cardiocom, a Medtronic Company March 2015 - Present
Medtronic December 2011 - March 2015
Medtronic, Inc October 2007 - December 2011
Medtronic May 2006 - October 2007
Medtronic, Inc April 2004 - May 2006
Xcel Energy 2001 - 2004
Pentair 1997 - 2001
SAF (USA) Corporation 1995 - 1997
William van Wychen Accounting 1994 - 1995
Bane, Holtzclaw and Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, US GAAP, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, JD Edwards, Hyperion Enterprise, Consolidation, Financial Audits, Tax, SAP, Finance, Managerial Finance, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, GAAP, Revenue Recognition, IFRS, Financial Modeling, SEC filings, Hyperion
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 2000
MBA, Finance, MIS
St. Catherine University 1987 — 1993
BS, Accounting, Spanish
Xcel Energy April 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy March 2014 - April 2015
Xcel Energy February 2013 - March 2014
Xcel Energy August 2010 - February 2013
IBM January 2008 - May 2008
General Motors Corporation May 2007 - August 2007
Kraft Foods Global June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Protective Relays, Power Transmission, Microsoft Office, Power Systems, Commissioning, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, Electricians, Testing, Switchgear, Engineering, Electricity, Matlab, SCADA
Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science
Xcel Energy August 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2008 - August 2012
Xcel Energy July 2006 - June 2008
PNM Resources 2000 - 2006
Education
Santa Fe University of Art and Design
California Home Elevator and Stair lifts January 2015 - Present
USANA Health Sciences December 2003 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2008 - December 2014
Skills
Team Leadership, Team Building, Coaching, Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Project Management, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Sales Management, Consulting
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2013 — 2016
Business
The College of St. Scholastica
Xcel Energy January 2015 - Present
Structural Integrity Associates April 2013 - November 2014
HRSG Guys LLC November 2012 - April 2013
HRST Inc October 2002 - October 2012
Deltak LLC May 1996 - October 2002
Education
South Dakota State University 1991 — 1996
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Atlas Industrial Contractors August 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy June 1977 - July 2011
Telecommunications Inc 1971 - 1976
US Navy 1967 - 1971
Skills
Power Plants, Nuclear, Project Management, Power Generation, Team Building, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Emissions Testing, Troubleshooting, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Management, Instrumentation, Hydraulic Systems, Archaeological Survey, Energy, Solar Power, Warehouse Management, Process Control, Control Systems Design, Control Logic, RFI, Confined space, Parts Sourcing, Renewable Energy, Change Management, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Nuclear Engineering, Contract Management, MS Project, Procurement, Construction, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Smart Grid, Power Systems, Electric Power, Energy Management, Maintenance & Repair, Natural Gas, Power Distribution, Turbines, Electricity, Maintenance Management, Commissioning, Factory, Wind, Electricians, Security Clearance
Education
University of Wyoming 1976 — 1977
Archaeology
Central Wyoming College 1973 — 1974
Anthropology
Santa Ana College 1965 — 1966
Forestry
Xcel Energy June 2011 - Present
Contractor November 2002 - Present
Dept. of Homeland Security / FEMA September 2005 - February 2009
US Postal Service December 2001 - March 2003
US Postal Service August 1994 - December 2001
Up With People 1979 - 1981
Up With People 1979 - 1981
Up With People 1979 - 1981
Skills
Employee Relations, Policy, Government, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Appeals, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Legal Research, Auditing, EEO, Coaching, Mediation, Administrative Law, Program Management, Non-profits, Alternative Dispute..., EEOC, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Health Insurance, Change Management, Civil Litigation, Investigation, Training, Talent Management, Budgets, Community Outreach, Discrimination, Onboarding, Interviews, Management, Private Investigations, Performance Management, Equal Employment..., Litigation, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Labor Relations, Affirmative Action, Recruiting, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Organizational..., Leadership
Education
Southern University Laboratory School
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
Xcel Energy January 2015 - Present
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) December 2012 - December 2014
Xcel Energy May 2010 - December 2012
Xcel Energy May 2009 - May 2010
Entergy October 2007 - May 2009
Nuclear Management Company (NMC) November 2005 - October 2007
Nuclear Management Company (NMC) February 2004 - November 2005
Nuclear Management Company (NMC) November 2001 - February 2004
United States Navy October 1981 - November 2001
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1999 — 2001
Bachelor's Workforce Education Training and Development
Xcel Energy January 2010 - Present
Graff Family Farms January 2000 - December 2009
Xcel Energy May 2008 - September 2008
RRCNet June 2003 - May 2008
Skills
Steam Turbines, Generators, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Energy, Systems Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Nuclear, Power Plants, Power Generation, Steam, Turbines, Pumps, Electric Power, Maintenance & Repair, Nuclear Engineering
Education
South Dakota State University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Red Rock Central 2000 — 2008
Xcel Energy May 2009 - Present
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2006 — 2010
Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy April 2010 - Present
ERM August 2002 - April 2010
Boots & Coots Special Services June 1998 - June 2000
Industrial Compliance/Terranext July 1988 - June 1996
Shell Oil Company June 1984 - June 1987
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Project Management, Waste Management, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Permitting, Remediation, Water, RCRA, Environmental..., Environmental..., Environmental Auditing, Hazardous Waste..., Proposal Writing
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 1988 — 1991
M.B.A., Business Administration
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1980 — 1984
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Xcel Energy July 2014 - Present
Seabrook Station June 2008 - November 2013
Seabrook Station January 2008 - June 2008
Wells Fargo, Bank of America January 2003 - December 2007
Seabrook Station July 1996 - December 2002
Seabrook Station July 1995 - July 1996
United States Navy June 1970 - February 1981
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Access, Ventyx Asset Suite 6.0, IAS/Passport Portal G,..., SAP, Documentum, Technical Writing, Chemistry, Radiation Protection, Materials Analyst, Supply Chain Operations, Nuclear Outages, Work Week, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Control, Inventory Planning, Overcome Obstacles, Resolve Issues, Fresh Ideas, Cost Reduction..., Communication Skills, Computer Proficiency, Residential Mortgages, Certified Mortgage..., Foreign Material..., Society for Protective..., US Navy Nuclear..., Microsoft Office
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 1996 — 1997
Business Academics
Bangor High School, Bangor Maine
Graduated
Naval Nuclear Power Training
Graduated
Nuclear Industry Training and Qualification
Graduated
Southern New Hampshire University
Business
Allina Health August 2015 - Present
TEKsystems February 2015 - Present
CliftonLarsonAllen May 2015 - August 2015
Dell October 2014 - March 2015
Fairview Health Services January 2014 - October 2014
Medica March 2013 - January 2014
Xcel Energy March 2012 - March 2013
Appical June 2009 - March 2013
SABIC Innovative Plastics May 2011 - June 2012
Bank of America September 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Windows 7, System Deployment, Application Packaging, App-V, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Application..., Software Documentation, VMware, Powershell, Virtualization, VBScript, Software Deployment, Active Directory, XP, System Administration, Computer Hardware, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Video Editing, Inventory Management, Installshield Admin..., MSI, Information Technology, QuickBase, Vendor Management, Windows, IT Strategy, Application Lifecycle..., IT Service Management, Computer Software, Windows Installer, Configuration Manager, SCCM (Configuration..., AutoIt, Windows XP, SCCM, Operating Systems
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2007 — 2009
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Southwestern Illinois College 2002 — 2005
Associates Degree, Network Design and Administration; Mass Communications
Xcel Energy April 2014 - February 2015
Duke Energy Corporation March 2013 - April 2014
Progress Energy February 2012 - March 2013
Xcel Energy May 2010 - February 2012
Exelon December 1999 - April 2010
GP Strategies Corporation October 1997 - November 1999
US Navy September 1977 - September 1997
Skills
Project Management, Nuclear Power Plants, Transmission Lines, Power Distribution, Substation, Real Estate Acquisitions, Energy, Engineering, High Voltage, Manufacturing, Navy, Nuclear, Power Generation, Program Management, Training
Education
Project Management Institute 2012 — 2014
PMP Certification, Project Management Professional
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2005 — 2011
BS, Work Force Education and Development
Sterling IL 1973 — 1977
High School
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company May 2013 - November 2013
Siegel Display Products September 2010 - October 2012
Spherion Staffing/Allianz January 2009 - February 2010
Deluxe Corporation October 2006 - April 2008
Ryan International Airlines December 2004 - April 2006
Bachmans April 1998 - April 2005
Xcel Energy June 1995 - January 1997
Xcel Energy May 1987 - June 1995
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Up-selling, Communication, Customer Retention, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Adobe Design Programs
Education
St. Catherine University 1988 — 1991
Communications
Enercon Services May 2012 - Present
Otter Tail Corporation May 2011 - August 2011
Xcel Energy June 2010 - August 2010
Daktronics October 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Matlab, Power Generation, Nuclear, Transformer, Power Plants, Power Systems, Electric Power, Electricians, Pspice, High Voltage, Engineering Management, Visual Basic, PSS/E
Education
South Dakota State University 2007 — 2012
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Colonial Pipeline Company October 2013 - July 2015
Colonial Pipeline Company October 2013 - July 2015
Colonial Pipeline Company November 2014 - June 2015
Colonial Pipeline Company July 2013 - June 2015
NCDOT April 2013 - July 2013
Xcel Energy June 2013 - June 2013
Florida Power & Light June 2013 - June 2013
Pipeline for Phillips 66 May 2012 - August 2012
Byram River rehabilitation project March 2012 - May 2012
Architect of the Capitol August 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Inspection, Pipelines, Gas, Refinery, Corrosion, Factory, Piping, Coatings, Petroleum, Oil & Gas Industry, Petrochemical, Construction, Onshore, Tanks, Natural Gas, Steel, Project Engineering, NDT, Energy, LNG, Supervisory Skills, Energy Industry, Water, Oil/Gas, ASME, Construction Safety, EPC, Pressure Vessels, Commissioning, Materials, Pressure, Project Management, Upstream, Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Safety Management..., Tank, Steel Structures, Bridge, Occupational Health, Fuel, Waste Water Treatment..., Processing Equipment, fuel storage tanks, Lead Abatement procedure, Oil & Gas
Education
Seminole State College
Xcel Energy September 1979 - Present
US Navy / Navy Reserves April 1973 - August 1997
Skills
Power Distribution, Energy, Customer Service, Nuclear, Turbines, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Process Improvement, Electricians, Electric Power, Instrumentation, Preventive Maintenance, Power Plants, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Computer Hardware, Software Documentation, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Power Generation
Education
South Plains College
Texas Tech University
Xcel Energy 2011 - Present
Texas A&M University 2008 - 2011
Paykar Bonyan Sanat Co. 2007 - 2008
Skills
Power Systems, PSCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Simulations, Electrical Engineering, Smart Grid, Power Electronics, Pspice, Labview, Modeling, Renewable Energy, Circuit Design, Digital Signal..., Fortran, Automation, Substation, SCADA, Protective Relays, PSpice
Education
Texas A&M University 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2011
Master's, Electrical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy June 2011 - January 2014
M J Electric September 2007 - September 2009
American Transmission Company January 2001 - August 2007
Wisconsin Public Service Corp. January 1984 - December 2000
Skills
Construction, Construction Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Electric Power, Electricians, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Energy, High Voltage, Inspection, Maintenance, NERC, Power Distribution, Power Generation, Power Plants, Power Systems, Project Management, Smart Grid, Renewable Energy, Substation, Transmission, Transmission Lines
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1979 — 1983
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Cummins Inc. December 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2009 - November 2011
Education
Seattle University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy June 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 1993 - June 2013
Skills
Account Management, Negotiation, Energy Management, Customer Relations, Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Contract Negotiation, Energy Markets, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Electric Power, Energy, Power Generation, Commodity Markets, Project Management, Power Plants
Education
Wayland Baptist University 2009 — 2012
BSOE - Management
South Plains College 1984 — 1986
Associates of Applied Science - Mid-Management, Mid-Management
Xcel Energy April 1982 - Present
Skills
Energy, Databases, Power Plants, Payroll, Nuclear, Power Generation, Leadership, Administrative..., Process Improvement, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Time Management, PowerPoint, Renewable Energy
Education
South Plains College 1969 — 1970
Secretarial
Morton, Texas ISD 1956 — 1965
GED, 1st through the 10th
Morton High School
M.W. Acklin PE 2010 - 2015
M.W. Acklin PE 2010 - 2015
Xcel Energy 1979 - 2010
Skills
Oil/Gas, Power Plants, Energy, Steam, EPC, Gas, Power Generation, Engineering, P&ID, Project Engineering, Project Management, Pumps, Project Planning, Petroleum, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Piping, Inspection, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Contract Management
Education
Southern Methodist University
BSEE, Enginering
Xcel Energy December 2014 - Present
WCEC Industrial Services May 2013 - December 2014
Determan Fluid Solutions 2008 - May 2013
Frontline Environmental 1999 - 2008
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 1991 - 1999
Particle Diagnostics, Incorporated 1988 - 1991
Hall Kimbrell Environmental Services 1986 - 1987
Western Geophysical Company of America 1985 - 1986
Skills
HAZWOPER, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Management, Remediation, Environmental, Waste Management, Groundwater Remediation, Waste, Environmental Auditing, Wastewater Treatment, Hydrogeology, Environmental Awareness, Groundwater, Environmental Services, Environmental Science, Environmental..., Environmental Impact..., Environmental Policy, Environmental Permitting, RCRA, Contaminated Land, Phase I, Water Resources, Geology, Risk Assessment, Inspection, Asbestos, Environmental..., Soil, Phase 1, Environmental Consulting, Emergency Management, Water, Wetlands, Field Work, Solid Waste, Air Quality, Water Quality, EHS, Sustainability, Sampling, Groundwater Modeling, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental..., NEPA, CERCLA
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Science (MS), Hydrogeology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geophysics
Xcel Energy April 2014 - Present
Bell Helicopter June 2005 - April 2014
Farmpro January 1994 - February 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Analysis, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Management, Leadership, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Financial Forecasting, SAP, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Financial Statements, Pricing, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit, Financial Reporting, Financial Audits, Internal Audit, Cash Flow, Internal Controls, Earned Value Management
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General, 12
Xcel Energy February 2014 - Present
New York Air Brake April 2012 - February 2014
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics March 2009 - March 2012
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics January 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Systems Engineering, System Testing, System Requirements, Aerospace, System Design, Training, Teaching, Earned Value Management, Testing, Engineering Management
Education
Southern Methodist University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Engineering Management
Texas Tech University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy September 2007 - Present
Colorado Springs Utilities January 2004 - September 2007
Colorado Springs Utilities March 2001 - January 2004
Basin Electric Power Cooperative 1980 - 1987
Skills
Smart Grid, Energy, Power Generation, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, Integration, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management
Education
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 1988 — 1994
MBA, Finance
South Dakota State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy Maintenance Engineer, Project Engineer, and Maintenance SupervisorKoch Refining CompanyJanuary 1978 - April 1998
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Xcel Energy April 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2007 - April 2012
CHS May 2003 - April 2007
Skills
SAP, Procurement, Process Improvement
Education
South Central College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Accounting
Xcel Energy May 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2007 - Present
Eagle Picher July 1997 - June 2004
Skills
Energy, Power Generation, Power Plants, Nuclear, Process Improvement, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Natural Gas, Project Management, Engineering, Electric Power, Program Management, Power Systems, Change Management, Business Process..., Contract Management, Energy Efficiency, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Power Distribution, Steam, NERC, Gas Turbines, Boilers, Turbines, DCS, Steam Turbines, Instrumentation, Control Systems Design, Reactor, Factory, Construction, Nuclear Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Plant Operations, Generators, PLC, Electricians, Steam Boilers, Substation, High Voltage, Outage Management
Education
Texas Tech University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
South Plains College 1999 — 2000
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
Xcel Energy October 2005 - Present
Lyntegar Elec. Coop 2003 - 2005
Skills
Supervisory Skills, Construction Safety, Gas, Industrial Safety, Safety Management..., Commissioning, Pipelines, Piping, Metal Fabrication, Power Plants, Welding, Project Control, Nuclear, Instrumentation, Natural Gas, Electric Power, High Voltage
Education
South Plains College 1999 — 2002
Associates of Applied Science, CAD
Xcel Energy December 2000 - Present
Interstate Companies, Inc. April 1998 - November 2000
Sheehan Mack Sales and Equipment May 1994 - April 1998
Skills
Generators, Electricians, Pumps, Electricity, Plant Maintenance, Planned Preventative..., Factory, Commissioning, Engineering
Education
Southeast Technical Institute
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Xcel Energy September 2003 - Present
Skills
Power Plants, Farrier
Education
South Plains College 1991 — 1992
Sudan High School 1987 — 1990