Tom Mathew

Experience

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  Food Circles

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Sales Representative

  In the summer of 2011, I worked for a start-up company featuring an empowerment application for the Android and iOS platform. I developed and implemented sales and marketing strategy for reaching the Chicago market. Through various networking initiatives, I presented the app to potential users and interested clients (such restaurant managers).

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  City of Chicago

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  This was a summer internship with the City of Chicago City Services. I compiled customer feedback on transportation, and other infrastructure needs. I passed these along to the Department of Transportation or other departments in the city. I gained valuable experience in problem solving, communication and exposure to the urban infrastructure needs.

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  University of Michigan

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Facilities Department Assistant

  Along with a team, I provided service to faculty, staff and students at the U of M Duderstadt Library. I oversaw maintenance and completed special building projects.

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  Cru Global

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Intern/ Campus Staff

  I provided strategic planning, training, and mentoring for a non-profit student organization, focusing on leadership development among ethnic minorities. I also organized service forums and conferences nationwide, managing fund development and marketing efforts.

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  Administrative Controls Management, Inc.

  Oct 2014 - May 2019

  Project Controls Engineer

  I supported a project management office in the utility industry, maintaining O&M and capital budgets, leveraging lean and "continuous Improvement" principles, and secured Public Service Commission's Audit Waiver for four consecutive years. My experience encompasses cost controls, resource planning, financial modeling, regulatory reporting, and database administration. I collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, crew leaders, and accountants. In March 2017, my team won the “Innovation Award” by the Washtenaw Contractors Association for implementing a business intelligence system with 500+ cost codes that integrated work order and mapping databases, enhanced client forecasting capability.Previous projects include:- Utility relocation planning & coordination for developers- Asset recovery process improvement for municipality - Fiber project planning & cost management for communication companies- Claims & dispute resolution cases Show less

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  The AES Corporation

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  MBA Consultant

  In collaboration with the Ross Energy club, I adapted go-to-market strategy for rural-wholesale customers, evaluating energy purchase agreements, regulatory context, and customer value proposition.

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  General Motors

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  MBA Consultant

  Along with a multi-disciplinary team, I evaluated market entry conditions and delivered analysis for end-to-end "Clean Tech" deployment in new industry, providing client with execution road-map

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  Consumers Energy

  May 2019 - Mar 2025

  Growth strategist with experience as implementer, innovator, and investor

  • Corporate Development Manager

    Feb 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Analyst / Associate / Sr. Consultant, Corporate Strategy

    May 2019 - Feb 2024
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  Clean Energy Leadership Institute

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Fellow

  Interdisciplinary knowledge sharing, leadership development, and engagement with a community dedicated to an equitable, decarbonized, and resilient energy ecosystem

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  NorthStar Clean Energy

  Mar 2025 - now

  Senior Strategy Manager

  • Evolving NorthStar's carbon management strategy across CDR, low-carbon power, and industrial CCS • Collaborating with key stakeholders (customers, technical, infra. development, finance, and policy) to drive product innovation / deployment• Establishing win-win partnerships and investment vehicles to unlock growth