R. Chris Clark

Experience

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  Canteen Service Co.

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Manager
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  US Mortgage

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Vice President
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  ILand ArT gaLLerY

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Owner
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  Town of Fenwick Island

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2007

  City Council Member

  ● Served with distinction on the City Council, appointed to the office initially and re-elected three times for continued leadership. ● Implemented rigorous financial discipline resulting in significant achievements, including the detection and rectification of accounting irregularities, establishment of reserve funds, provision of tax relief, enhanced access to grants, and overall bolstering of financial stability.● Authored a visionary comprehensive plan addressing development and climate change, featuring diverse and inclusive stakeholder representation crucial for the continuance of grant funding from State and Federal Agencies. ● Presented and advocated the plan before the Delaware State Legislature, with unanimous approval and recognized as the ‘most environmentally progressive ever seen’, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the Inland Bays Watershed.● Pioneered the formation and development of key committees spanning commercial, environmental, fundraising, social, and beautification aspects, fostering heightened community engagement and collaboration.● Negotiated and coordinated the implementation of Delaware’s inaugural multijurisdictional recycling program, resulting in a 30% reduction in dump tonnage and cost savings for the taxpayers, while exponentially increasing household recycling participation from a mere 10% to an impressive 90%.● Played an active role in collaboration with the Center for the Inland Bays and the University of Delaware to initiate the reintroduction of aquaculture to the Inland Bays, contributing to the preservation of this vital ecosystem. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2016

  Construction
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  Coastal Point

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2016

  Photojournalist

  Garnered over 30 awards from the MDDC (Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia) Press Association, spanning journalism, photography, interactive media, advertising, and graphic design, including prestigious “Best in Show” recognition.

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  Smithsonian Institute

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Docent
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  R. Chris Clark Photography

  Oct 2016 - now

  • Owner

    Jan 2009 - now

  • Chief Storytelling Officer

    Oct 2016 - now
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  FEMA

  Nov 2016 - now

  Client Manager and Coach to Region 8 Disaster Preparedness Officers

  Communications Coach to Region 8 Officers helping communities before, during and after disasters.

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  Colman Coaching

  Jan 2017 - now

  Chief Storytelling Officer
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  RES

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Client Manager

  Global renewable energy company: development, engineering, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind farms, solar parks, transmission lines and energy storage in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Turkey, Sweden, Norway, United States, Canada and Australia. www.res-group.com/en/

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  National Renewable Energy Laboratory

  Feb 2017 - now

  Speaker Coach to Grid Modernization | Scientists and Researchers | Renewable Energy Experts | LA100

  Executive Speech Coaching with National Renewable Energy LeadersOur specific coaching project goals are to help scientists, researchers and analysts:Help country leaders and decision makers in emerging and existing economies (In USA, #LA100, #PR100)Enable a sustainable future for the global communityExplain the clean transition for renewable energyWork with US to scale up renewable energy in their power systems to support the NREL missionDemonstrate the power of global energy system transformationOverall, we are advancing the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) mission in transforming energy through research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.www.totalcoachingsystems.comnrel.gov Show less

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  Total Coaching Systems

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Chief Storytelling Officer

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Co-Founder

    Jan 2018 - now
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  Ulteig

  Mar 2020 - now

  Client Manager

  Key Client Partner to Power Market Leaders Mar 2020 - Present · 4 yrsMar 2020 - Present · 4 yrsMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesNamed to Zweig Group’s 2020-2023 Hot Firm List at #28Named Top 25 Engineering Firm in 2020 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business JournalFor the sixth year in a row, recognized as a National Standard Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star TribuneIn 2020, Prairie Business Magazine recognized Ulteig as one of its 50 Best Places to Work for the third consecutive yearWe are 100% employee owned by over 650 Ulteig professionalsAwarded a 2020 Top Workplaces by the Denver PostAs a leader in the engineering industry, Ulteig continues to expand its portfolio of infrastructure and field service projects. Our professional engineering consultants cover a wide range of services including design and planning and serve primary Lifeline Sectors®: Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water.With over 75 years in the engineering industry, our clients choose Ulteig to improve the design and reliability of critical infrastructure and deliver vital engineering, program and technical solutions. Our wide range of satisfied clients include:MunicipalsLocal, City, State and Federal Government (Government Agencies)Public UtilitiesCo-opsIOUs (Investor Owned Utilities)Construction CompaniesDevelopersOn average, Ulteig manages over 1,800 projects a year. Nearly 80% of clients call Ulteig a “strategic partner/trusted advisor”. They spoke to the exceptional partnership, relationship and results.Key Client Show less

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  ZOMALAB

  Jan 2023 - now

  Leadership Trainer, Partnerships and Client Manager

  High Stakes Presentation and Public Speaking training for ZOMALAB (a Walmart Foundation) team employees offering intensive coaching and hands-on exercises to enhance their communication skills and confidence when addressing crucial stakeholders. Through tailored guidance and practical simulations, participants learn to deliver impactful presentations that effectively convey the Foundation's initiatives and drive meaningful engagement.