Mike Hoffman

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Jun 1999 - Jan 2003

  Volunteer

  • Coordinated with farmers, local schools and development groups to assess community needs and design specific projects targeting the most urgent environmental problems in rural El Salvador• Wrote a successful grant proposal and managed a soil conservation and watershed protection project• Organized a community environmental committee with local farmers and school children• Obtained funding through USAID and directed the renovation of a small indigenous museum in the town of Cacaopera Exibir menos

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  El Imposible National Park

  Jan 2003 - Jul 2004

  Business Manager

  • Designed and implemented a business plan and marketing strategy for a new eco-tourism business division at El Imposible National Park in El Salvador. • Successfully developed the enterprise into a profitable eco-tourism business within 16 months with 50% of net profits earmarked for the community development organization • Responsible for hiring and management of 16 staff members from the local community.• Coordinated international development project to install several solar photovoltaic systems for local families without electricity. Exibir menos

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  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Community Relations Coordinator

  • Designed outreach strategies for communities affected by environmental contamination• Organized and conducted public meetings addressing concerns of community members impacted by Superfund sites

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  University of Texas

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Research Project Manager

  • Analyzed options for carbon dioxide capture and geologic sequestration as an application for enhanced oil recovery and greenhouse gas reductions in East Texas and the Gulf Coast• Gathered and assimilated qualitative and quantitative data from interviews and literature reviews concerning emissions trading and carbon sequestration infrastructure costs, regulation and public safety issues• Prepared a report for the Texas legislature detailing the economic and technical feasibility of a carbon sequestration program and a carbon trading system Exibir menos

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  Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX)

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Project Manager

  • Led a team of eight students in performing a detailed greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the University of Texas at Austin campus in compliance with CCX protocols• Compiled a feasibility study analyzing the potential membership of the University of Texas at Austin in the CCX and delivered presentation to CCX management team

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  Natural Capitalism Solutions

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2006

  Intern

  • Worked closely with Hunter Lovins in the creation of a best practices manual for cities committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions under the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; topics include building retrofits and LEED certification cost/benefit analysis, methane capture and utilization, and water/wastewater pump efficiency.• Best Practices for Reduction of Carbon Emissions by Local Governments (Natural Capitalism Solutions)

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  Torola Carbon Consulting

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

  CEO/Founder

   Designed, built and eventually sold a proprietary data management and calculation software program used for collecting, tracking and reporting an entity’s greenhouse gas emissions.  Provided technical and advisory services to both public and private-sector companies on exposure to regulatory and operational risk based on energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions profile.

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  Austin Technology Incubator

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Associate

   Performed due diligence and business plan evaluation for early-stage companies in ATI Clean Energy Incubator (CEI) affiliated with University of Texas at Austin. Co-authored strategic plan for the development of a clean energy/technology research cluster in Austin, including commercial real estate development options, economic incentive packages, regulatory recommendations, and potential benefits to central Texas economy. Authored paper on development strategies and considerations for solar PV market in Texas. Exibir menos

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  Citigroup Global Markets and Banking - Energy Sector

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2007

  Summer Associate

   Developed economic models for assessing credit risk in different economic forecast scenarios for oil & gas companies as part of corporate banking underwriting/portfolio management team.  Prepared white paper on fundamentals and drivers affecting international ethanol markets with particular focus on the US and Brazil.

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  MPC Energy

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2010

  Senior Energy Consultant

   Designed and implemented predictive energy models using multivariate regression analysis for use in energy savings performance contract (ESPC) projects with large-scale industrial manufacturing clients.  Developed custom energy and production data dashboards in Excel and Tableau for real-time monitoring of process efficiencies.

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  AECOM

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2021

  Senior Program Manager

  --Management Information Systems and data analytics--Environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance--Climate risk assessment and resiliency--Renewable energy policy, finance, and project management--Corporate sustainability strategy, management and reporting--Technology incubation and commercialization--Internal venture capital--Process optimization--International development (water, renewables, small business)

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  Austin Energy

  Mar 2021 - now

  Environmental Services Manager