David Cohen

Experience

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  Eclipse Arts, Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2004

  Director of Operations - Owner

  • Oversaw the design, development, construction, and operations of a casual dining restaurant in Columbus, OH• Managed the budget and progress of a construction team of 20 workers over a 9 month period with minimal change orders and delays.• Created menus, website, marketing materials, and employee manual.• Hired, employed, and managed 25 employees over a four year period.• Listed as “Top Ten Casual Dining Restaurant” in Columbus, OH within first year of operation• Participated in dozens of community festivals, charitable events, and street fairs• Sold business to move to Las Vegas Show less

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  Glen Smith Glen Development (GSG)

  Sept 2004 - Apr 2006

  Development Associate

  -Managed development of seven projects for commercial development firm, three of which won NAIOP Awards.-Assisted with pro-forma, investor relations, project creation, land acquisition, design team contract negotiation, entitlements, and building permits.-Performed and analyzed due diligence on new land acquisitions including geotechnical studies and title reports.-Dealt with banks creating budgets and fulfilling qualification requirements for acquisition and construction financing.-Worked with General Contractor on budgets and timelines to ensure proper delivery under budget-Dealt with the real estate brokers in creating collateral marketing materials and showing the properties to obtain tenants or buyers.-Worked with corporate lawyers to establish association guidelines and title closing procedures.-Completed close out and delivery of projects after construction completion, permanent financing, and punch list sign-off.-Developed sustainability guidelines for future project developments to be attempting LEED-CS certification. Show less

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  Transform Real Estate

  Apr 2006 - Feb 2010

  Licensed Real Estate Agent

  -Managed a residential real estate agent’s business.-Qualified clients for financing and found properties based on their requirements.-Performed due diligence and preliminary title report analysis-Managed closing between buyer and seller’s title companies to ensure efficiency.-Created collateral materials to act as customer follow-up and customer retention/recommendation tools-Became licensed in State of Nevada and specialized in Eco-Friendly homes.-Member of the Las Vegas Association of Realtors Show less

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  Scollard Group International

  Apr 2006 - Feb 2007

  Marketing Director

  -Worked with developers around the country to create, brand, and implement a marketing strategy for new master-planned community and multi-family projects.-Performed demographic market segment studies for projects in Galveston, Raleigh, Houston, Baton Rouge, and Las Vegas-Presented market research findings and relative branding and market strategies to clients to help them achieve their overall goals with product creation and implementation.-Assisted with customer relations and business development to obtain new clients. Show less

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  SR Construction

  Feb 2007 - Mar 2008

  Preconstruction Services Manager

  -NAIOP Spotlight Award winning Commercial Construction Company-Project Manager for numerous Design/Build commercial clients-Executed all entitlements and permitting for all client projects as part of the “total construction solution.”- Assisted with negotiating and managing project and design team as well as cost control, and inclusion of sustainable features-Represented firm at networking events as sustainability expert, reiterating company’s mission of specialization in green construction turn-key solutions-Performed LEED® gap analysis on both design/build and guaranteed price clients who were interested in LEED certification. Show less

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  SAIC

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

  Assistant Program Manager - Green Building/Energy Efficiency Consultant

  -Assistant Director of consulting contract with NYSERDA NCP (New Construction Program)-Combination of Market Development and Project Management through complex incentive programsoffering turn-key solutions including soft costs, performance incentive calculation, commissioning report evaluation, etc-Assisted over 25 projects achieve LEED certification-Presented as Marketing Director for new incentive program proposals throughout the US; involved in the oral presentations-Created a “Progressive Disclosure” analysis and execution program for existing building portfolio holders-Designed and executed collateral materials, conference booths, and presentations introducing new product lines-Developed over $1 million in potential consulting and engineering contracts with NYC clients-Implemented educational series for commercial community on energy efficiency, LEED® certification, and carbon involvement-While heading outreach and marketing efforts for Nevada Power’s “Sure Bet” incentive program, surpassed program goals by over $350,000 in incentives encumbered Show less

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  The Energy Coalition

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2014

  Director Of Special Projects

  -Position focused on strategic planning, policy issues and involvement, contract management, diversification of income sources, Business Development strategies as well as relationship building with clients.-Participated in the 2013 Aspen Accord focusing on policy solutions around the water/energy nexus issue currently in discussion at the regulatory levels in CaliforniaResponsible for the implementation of the Water/Energy Nexus pilot and statewide integration into policy change procedures-Designed and implemented a municipal facility retrofit program (SoCalREC pilot) to assist local governments maximize their efficiency potential, find rebates and financing, and help them meet their goals for GHG reductions (AB32). This program later expanded into a $19 million contract with LA County which included Energy Upgrade California marketing, Financing programs, and SoCalREC (The Energy Network)-Participated in the CPUC regulatory preceding resulting in the creation of SoCalREN's $45 million contract between LA County and the utilities. Work included Program Implementation Plan (PIP) drafts and comment submission-Coordinated the design and implementation of a $15 million ARRA funded marketing campaign (Energy Upgrade California in LA County) to complement the investor-owned utility whole-house retrofit performance incentive program. Acting Marketing Director for homeowner and contractor outreach-Became one of the spokespersons for the Energy Upgrade California program in Los Angeles CountyProgram Manager of four Better Buildings Program Innovative Pilot Programs focusing on strategic partner engagement, training, support, and consumer ME&O through those engaged strategic partners. Show less

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  The Center for Sustainable Energy

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2017

  Senior Manager, Advisory Services - Distributed Energy Resource Programs

  -Designed and oversaw implementation of an $8M ME&O comprehensive program introducing seven energy efficiency financing pilots into the residential and non-residential market sectors, authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) throughout California.-Managed a stakeholder working group (consisting of utility companies, regional energy networks, local governments, ratepayer advocates, financial institutions, and contractors).-Managed the Strategic Partnership portion of the $60 Million Energy Upgrade California program. Activities including monthly reporting, vendor justifications, and working with accounting to reconcile, forecast, and project spending across 10 different channels.-Developed programs for partnerships with the Building Industry channels including contractors, real estate agents, local governments, and financial institutions. Program won the 2017 EnergyStar Partner of the Year for marketing.-Designed and developed the Energy Home Improvement Project Propensity Map, which cross-references data from past energy projects against Neilsen Claritas PRIZM consumer purchasing behavior segmentation data. -Helped launch the AjO program, focusing on the creation of simplified methods of equating home appreciation values to home performance improvements through the creation of a web application.-Designed partnerships with smart meter disaggregation programs such as CHAI Energy, bringing systemitization of customer service, smart-meter disaggregation mobile applications, performance-based incentives, and demand response event participation to residential customers of the 4 Investor-owned utility companies-Developed an innovative cooperative marketing program infrastructure focusing on strategic partner (contractors, financial institutions, real estate industry, local governments, and others) training and marketing to their end-use customers through the program resources including print-on-demand and custom asset libraries. Show less

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  David Marco Company LLC dba DMC Events LA, DMC Staff, and DMC Consulting

  Mar 2017 - now

  Managing Member

  DMC Events LA is your go-to resource for intimate gatherings up to large-scale events and weddings. We are versatile and nimble, and we have adapted our business model to be flexible to work within any budget and make your event incredibly successful. For more information look for us at www.DMCeventsLA.comEstablished an international event production, management, planning, and staffing company based out of Los Angeles while performing scopes of work globally. David Marco Company LLC includes the following:DMC Events LA - www.DMCeventsLA.com @DMCeventsLAFull-service planning and production company.Skillsets include but are not limited to:Project Development and Design-Site Inspections, Logistics-Strategies & Tactics-Creative-Food & Beverage-Entertainment, Speakers-Meetings with Client, CommitteesFinancial Management-Budget Monitoring-Contract NegotiationsPlanning-Liaison with Venues, Suppliers-Timelines-Registration, Including Event or Meeting Website-Transportation & Manifests-Security & Crowd Control-InsuranceProduction-Pre-event and On-site Event Management-Event Staffing and support-Experienced Staff on Installations & Strike-Lighting, Staging & Audio/Visual-Trucking costs based on order and locationMarketing-Invitations-Sponsorship Development & Sales-Branding Techniques/Imprinted Products-Social and Other Media and PR-Ad Agency or Other Interface for Collateral-Photography, Video-Signage, PrintingPost-Production-Debrief-Account Reconciliation-Goals & Objectives for Future ProjectsClients have included the Anthony Pritzker Estate, WACO Theater and the Wearable Arts Gala, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Mindy Weiss Party Consultants, Sharon Sacks Productions, Amazing Grace Design, FoodHeart Kosher Catering, Ghosh and Associates Inc, Health House, Shiloh's Restaurant, Central Market Social House, Republique, ArtChef, Savore Cuisine, Sorochinsky Estate, and many others... Show less

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  DMC Flex LLC

  Sept 2020 - now

  Real Estate Developer

  DMC Flex is a start-up real estate development company focusing on the Las Vegas Metropolitan area. We will diversify with single-family home renovations, ground-up commercial construction, and the development of the exciting mixed-use project called Flex-Vegas. For more information look for us at www.DMCFlex.com.