Nicholas Boateng

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2000 - Nov 2008

  Managed security access software to military pay systems that protected computer resources by limiting access to users who had been pre-defined. Maintained unique user-ID with administrative authorities assigned by the Defense finance and accounting service-IN Information security Office. Ensured each user access was limited to only that required to perform assigned duties. Briefed users on all security protocols and reported any violations accordingly. Conducted scheduled system audits to maintain system integrity. Advised unit commander and coordinated with higher headquarters to ensure computer and communications security within the unit. Provided desktop computer support which included diagnosing and resolving any workstation operating system software, application software or hardware problems; provided user instruction for any workstation operating system software or standard application software; setup and configured standard workstation operating system software, all authorized standard application software, and all related services and authorized application software. Deployed to Afghanistan from May 2007-August 2008 with 208th Finance Battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Performed duties and responsibilities as Information management Officer and Terminal Area security officer. Developed a program for the EagleCash card resulting in over eight hundred cards issued in local area. Maintained over five hundred thousand dollars of electronic equipment. Primarily operated out of Camp Phoenix, Kabul. Provided Information management and terminal area operational support and guidance to other locations conducting Army finance operations such as Camp Black Horse, Camp Eggers, Forward operating base Ghazni, and Forward Operating base Salerno. Established Finance automation and extended financial operations at Forward Operating Base Sharana in the Sharana district of Afghanistan. Show less Responsible for receiving and post funding, commitment and obligations documents to accounting and budget systems to include treasury checks and financial reports. Performed cashier duties. Deployed to Kosovo June – September 2001 with the 106th Finance detachment in Support of (KFOR ALPHA, Camp Bond steel) Kosovo peace keeping mission as part of a NATO forces mission to contribute to a secure environment and ensure public safety and order, support and coordinate the international humanitarian effort and civil presence, support the development of a stable, democratic, multi-ethnic and peaceful Kosovo and support the development of Kosovo. Received, reviewed and processed payments for US service members to be able to accomplish various missions. Performed cashier duties such as processing military payment contracts and electronic cash payments in Camp Bond steel and other designated peace keeping zones. Deployed to Iraq 2003-2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Primarily operated between Joint Operation base BALAD/LSA Anaconda and Camp Victory, Bagdad. Technically provided financial pay support to over 10,000 service members within designated area of operation. Processed combat, non-combat pay and a multitude of contracts to make sure the soldiers and supporting civilians were provided the financial resources they needed to accomplish their respective missions. Performed cashier operations. Performed mobile financial missions by operating in extremely dangerous environments to support combat operations. Performed tactical security operations such as observation Point duties, Personal and vehicle searches, personnel escort duties, vehicle convoy operations including gunner responsibilities, and additional tactical tasks and responsibilities designated from day to day. Show less

  • Information management and Terminal Area Security Officer

    Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  • Financial managment technician

    Aug 2000 - Dec 2005
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  U.S. Department of the Treasury

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Financial Program Specialist

  Selected as a member of a special sustainment team with responsibilities to Strengthen and optimize the execution of the “EagleCash” Stored Value Card (SVC), Over the Counter Channel Application and International Treasury Services (ITS.gov) in contingency areas of operation primarily in Afghanistan with secondary operations in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Germany by providing embedded operational support, training and proactive software/hardware maintenance and repairs/maintain version controls. Provided initial and refresher user training, as required. Ensured program and cardholder financial integrity. Assisted in the Electronic Cash/check over the counter property Verification process. Contributed significantly in solidifying the partnership with the United States Air Force Finance command, Theater Financial Management support teams, US Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Military Postal Services and Army Air Force exchange service in all of the Central command and broader areas of operation. Visited all designated locations while embedded in a combat zone to provide (re)training to E-Commerce systems end user personnel and agencies involved in the electronic cash program. Promoted the use of electronic Cash systems in order to minimize the risk of unknown factors associated with the usage of US physical currency in certain areas of operation. Provided real time information to Federal Finance which went up the chain to help battle field commanders and senior management at the Treasury make strategic decisions pertaining to the overall war effort and reduction of physical currency in contingency areas of operation. Operated autonomously as the primary Point of contact and subject matter expert for EagleCash electronic cash and paper check conversion in the country of Afghanistan. Ensured operational excellence. Show less

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  US Army

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  Sports assistant (warehouse and facilities)

  Provided support and assistance to the CYS Assistant Sports & Fitness Director in the use of recreation equipment, materials, and facilities. Applied a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instructed children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issued/received recreational equipment to authorized users. Identified age-appropriate equipment for procurement, assisted youth sports director with equipment vendor selection, and purchased gear/equipment as needed. Maintained hand receipts and collected all inventoried items. Inspected supplies and equipment for damage. Ensured sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition to support the sports and fitness program. Assisted in setting up sports events and athletic programs as needed. Maintained an effective safety and accident prevention program. Conducted daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommended purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance. Ensured no observable hazard existed in program areas e.g., walked the playing/practice surface looking for debris and other hazards, evaluated fences, bleachers and other structures for potential hazards. Served as a member of the Installation Child and Youth Evaluation Team to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility and program regulatory requirements for the Youth Sports and Fitness Program. Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of facilities. Ensured facilities were properly marked/lined prior to games/practices. Operated various types of equipment in support of athletic field maintenance such as lawn mowers, golf carts with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, and trucks in indoor and outdoor work environments. Show less

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  Smooth-Link Trading Ltd (private)

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2014

  Fast moving consumer goods trader

  Established an import/export business for the purchase and sale of fast moving consumer goods such as personal hygiene items (i.e. Gillette razor blades, Dove bar soap, Head and shoulders body wash, Fairy washing liquid), Red bull energy drinks and a variety of chocolate candy bars. Developed relationship with small and large suppliers, received offers from suppliers, searched for clients nationally and internationally. Sent offers to clients. Placed orders with suppliers, verified goods at intermediate warehouse for quality assurance and accurate stock count, neutralized goods, delivered goods to customer(s) location of choice. Primarily purchased and distributed products across the European Union spectrum. Show less

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  Santa Monica College

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Sustainable technologies program assistant.

  promote/education students on Solar photovoltaic and Energy efficiency. Assist instructor with preparing equipment for classroom lab activities. Maintain inventory for sustainable technologies department.

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  GRID Alternatives

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2023

  Lead and oversee outreach to income-qualified homeowners and affordable housing residents who have opportunity to benefit from no-cost solar power, energy efficiency programs, and/or other GRID programs in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura county areas.• Manage a team of Outreach staff, setting team and individual goals, providing supervision, coaching and training to create the conditions for team success through meetings, check-ins, and evaluations• Develop and implement an effective and efficient outreach strategy that provides useful information to under-served communities, attracts new clients to GRID’s programs and meets monthly enrollment goals• Work with Directors and Outreach staff to create and maintain relationships with local government agencies, community-based organizations, affordable housing developers and other stakeholders who can assist in promoting GRID’s program and/or provide additional funding for our projects located in under-served and under-sourced communities. • Work collaboratively with Director of Operations and Programs and the Construction, Development, Workforce Programs teams to meet monthly and yearly solar installation and workforce development goals.• Monitor, measure, and manage all Outreach department activities and progress towards goals through a Salesforce CRM database• Continually work to explore new strategies to attract and engage better with clients, as well as to improve and streamline internal systems and processes• Advance the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity work and understand that this can only be achieved within a framework of social, economic, and environmental justice Show less Responsible for all aspects of client application process including outreach, screening, home site visits, educating families about solar and the details of our program, walking clients through the application process and assisting them with all related paperwork.Collaborate with Outreach Manager and outreach team to create and implement an outreach strategy to increase number of clients served in targeted areas of Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties.Help create and maintain partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations in order to more effectively identify, encourage, and serve clients.Work with GRID Alternatives construction and project management staff to coordinate site visits, installations and trouble shooting for clients.Educate homeowners on the benefits of solar, perform energy audits and deliver client training sessions.Responsible for increasing community awareness and acceptance of GRID Alternatives’ work and mission, including attending and presenting at community meetings and events.Organizing volunteers to assist in outreach efforts. Collaborating with qualified veteran Home owners to bring service to Veteran communities. Work together with Veteran friendly organizations to promote GRID Work. Support GLA Work force development office in building rapport with Veteran Home owners and volunteers so veterans seeking employment can have a smooth transition into the work force. Show less Provides assistance to GLA workforce development department in facilitating communication, cooperation, collaborations and partnership building between individual veterans and veteran organizations supporting veterans seeking professional development and employment in the Solar industry. Providing informational presentations to veterans and their family members about the benefits of going solar through the Solar affordable housing program facilitated by GRID Alternatives and promoting education about the growing solar photovoltaic industry. Show less Help implement outreach strategy to increase number of income qualified clients receive no-cost Solar photovoltaic installations in the Greater Los Angeles counties. Canvass disadvantaged communities to spread information about our solar program. Help promote community awareness of GRID Alternatives’ work and mission by researching and attending community meetings and other events. Assist and shadow Outreach Coordinators in client application process. Assist and shadow Outreach Coordinators in homeowner trainings. Help create easy-to-read materials that educate homeowners on energy efficiency, Help research potential partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations in order to more effectively identify, encourage, and serve low-income clients. Participate in activities associated with National Days of Service. office administrative work, data entry, file management, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income and families living in the SB 535: environmentally disadvantaged territories. Show less

  • Director of Outreach

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Community Outreach Manager

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Outreach training manager

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Senior outreach coordinator/Military veteran liaison

    Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Outreach Coordinator/ Veteran Liaison

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2017

  • GLA Troops to Solar Veteran liaison

    Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Outreach fellow

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Solarcorps Fellow/ LADWP Interconnnection specialist

    Sept 2015 - May 2016
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  World4Solar

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director of Solution Management

  Work closely with technical leaders & solution platform developers from World4Solar and affiliates to effectively address commercialization priorities based on stakeholder and market feedback to enable on site Solar PV power production, energy storage, EV-charging, peak shaving, energy arbitrage and demand response to support grid resiliency and off-grid applications by utilizing World4Solar product solutions in commercial and residential environments.