Christopher Droske, CEM

Experience

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  University of Minnesota, Morris

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  Supervised undergraduate students in the General Chemistry laboratory, demonstration and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Assisted with grading.

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  Board of Water and Soil Resources

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Wetland's Monitor

  Conducted field studies in West Central Minnesota and assisted in data gathering and entry. This data was then used to create GIS maps with documentation photos.

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  Minnesota GreenCorps

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  Energy Conservation Specialist

  Performed energy assessments for local units of government, businesses, and residents of Stevens County. Compiled and entered energy-use data into "B3 Benchmarking" energy management system. Created informational videos and presentations for public access television and various events. Installed VendingMisers and power management software on campus. Developed a carbon-footprinting survey to help pinpoint key areas of energy saving potential in rural and farm communities. One year, reappointed for second year August, 2010. Show less

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  University of Minnesota, Morris

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Hazardous Waste Management Assistant.

  Took safety training classes and learned to properly label, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste. Drafted new document for effective waste handling.

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  Franklin Energy

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2021

  • Performs energy assessments and provides energy efficiency consulting and advice to commercial and industrial building owners and managers regarding energy efficiency measures to be implemented in their units• Advises customers about the financial aspects of energy efficiency projects, including payback, return on investment, net present value, etc. • Assists in providing access to energy efficiency financial incentives offered by utilities to their end-use customers, and helps customers overcome implementation barriers• Experience installing energy efficient measures • Daily interaction and relationship building with end-use customers and trade allies. Show less • Performs energy assessments and provides energy efficiency consulting and advice to multifamily building owners and managers regarding energy efficiency measures to be implemented in their units• Advises customers about the financial aspects of energy efficiency projects, including payback, return on investment, net present value, etc. • Assists in providing access to energy efficiency financial incentives offered by utilities to their end-use customers, and helps customers overcome implementation barriers• Experience providing energy assessments and consulting to a wide variety of facilities including large and small commercial, multifamily, non-profit and government buildings• Experience installing energy efficient measures • Daily interaction and relationship building with end-use customers Show less

  • Energy Advisor II

    Apr 2012 - Aug 2021

  • Energy Advisor

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Jaytech Water Solutions

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Chemical Sales Engineer

  - Perform in-depth water analysis on samples from Commercial and Industrial heating and cooling systems.- Generate reports and write proposals.- Train boiler operators on proper safety and chemical handling.- Educate customers on aspects of water treatment including scale, corrosion, microbial growth, and debris filtering.- Write bid documents in reply to customer RFP's.- Advise customers in regards to financial implications of water treatment including payback, ROI, net present value, etc. Show less

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  City of Minneapolis

  Aug 2021 - now

  Energy Manager