Richard Gorze

Experience

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  FirstEnergy

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  Major Account Executive

  Manged Major Account sales to Fortune 500 companies selling value-added added services, energy commodities (electric, gas and steam), as well as energy consultation services.

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  FirstEnergy

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2005

  Portfolio Analyst

  • Managed critical commodities in excess of $80 million supporting 4.3 million customers. • Developed Capacity Planning and VMI programs for key commodities. • Developed program and managed ‘roll-out’ of capacity planning program for staff operating seven warehouses, and 92 line shops.

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  Honeywell

  Jan 2005 - May 2007

  Account Manager

  Managed Sales territories in Midwest and Northeast US focused on utility metering sales of hardware, software, services and AMI/AMR System sales. Core customers of Investor Owned Utilities (IOU's) and managed Municipal Utility market through distribution channels.• Managed distribution sales channel, improving sales and introduction of new products, over multi-state sales region.

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  Elemica

  May 2007 - Dec 2010

  Service Delivery Manger

  Elemica Inc. - Consortium providing Global Sourcing and Supply Chain services to Chemical and Tire industry worldwide. Offices – Atlanta, Exton, PA-HQ, Amsterdam, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo • Experienced applying strategic sourcing solutions to variety of spends including Energy, IT, MRO and Services(Goodyear - North American Energy Manager – 10/08 - 11/10)• Manage both strategic and transactional aspects of Natural Gas / Electricity / Nitrogen / Fuel Oil and other renewable energy sources for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Show less

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  Eaton

  Nov 2010 - now

  Senior Global Energy Manager

  Manage energy supply contracts, hedging activities, developed renewables program with 20+ solar projects completed and pipeline of 70+ projects. Also, drive demand-side energy reduction process globally across 250+ plant locations. Responsible for global energy/GHG management in NA, EMEA, SA and APAC Regions. Lead both internal employees and initiatives to improving sustainability practices. Manage the multi-regional and business group energy budget, forecasting and implement energy risk management (including both financial and physical hedging process). Provide leadership and innovative solutions to traditional and renewable energy sourcing and negotiations to support enterprise sustainability initiatives. Lead the global energy demand reduction and ISO 50001 processes by leading the cross-functional teams through training and new technology ‘best practice’ sharing. Develop and drive both corporate sustainability and renewable energy program(s) and technology initiatives, to achieve or exceed corporate energy/GHG goals. Show less