Adam Ellis
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Energy Market Analyst with over a decade of comprehensive experience navigating the complexities of the energy industry. I have a well-rounded understanding of the industry from multiple perspectives. This versatility sets me apart as a dynamic professional capable of addressing diverse challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving energy landscape.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CSD Energy Advisors: Vice President, Operations
CSD Energy Advisors
02.2022 - Current
- Developed shadow settlement & performance factors for over 300MW of load served by CSD Energy Advisors.
- Drove over $2MM in client revenue through strategic participation in reserves and economic prices response programs in MISO and PJM.
- Helped drive 200MW of new business through development of dynamic modeling designed to reflect forecasted cost and revenue through participation in peak-shaving, real-time cost avoidance, hedging, and participation in various ISO related programs.
- Generated more than $200K in additional gross margin through bi-lateral, over-the-counter, day-ahead and wholesale power transactions.
Senior Manager, Analytics
NRG Energy, Inc.
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implemented and developed inter-company client evaluation model to identify over 1000MW of potential cross-selling opportunities within NRG.
- Provided modeling and market expertise in support of several multi-million dollar merger and acquisitions.
- Provided real-time insights into collateral exposure and usage impacts from major market events, including winter storm URI and COVID.
Sourcing Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed and maintained comprehensive energy management platform tracking cost, usage, and key dates for over 1000 US locations
- Identified ~ 500k in annual savings through power factor correction at several locations withing Texas.
- Reduced cost by several million dollars through timely execution and aggregation of energy contracts.
- Evaluated budget impacts and feasibility for several wind and solar PPAs.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
Director of Analytics
Incite Energy
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported sales process by assessing client needs and crafting and presenting proposals.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to understand client's business situation and develop data-driven analytic solutions and insights to direct marketing strategies.
- Oversaw performance, enrollment, and optimization of our 30-Megawatt (MW) Energy Resource Portfolio (ERS).
- Contributed to design changes and functionality enhancements for client-facing, web-based-platform.
- Generated and maintained quarterly cost analysis and forward projections for clients larger than 5MW.
MANAGER, ANALYST TEAM
NRG Energy, Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Created and staffed support team for renewable energy sales team.
- Designed training program to improve skills for existing commodity sales support staff.
- Created and implemented process to identify prospects for 96MW So-Cal-Edison "Preferred Resource Program" won by NRG.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and productive environment for employees .
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
ENERGY MARKETING ANALYST III
NRG Energy, Inc.
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Aided in execution of high-profile, complex, retail power agreements, ranging in size from 10 to 180MW in size.
- Wrote responses and developed strategy for responses to proposals from large private and public entities.
- Identified and executed blend and extend opportunities for existing client clients, which included transactions with over $10MM in additional gross margin.
ENERGY MARKETING ANALYST II
NRG Energy, Inc.
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Monitored and ensured timely enrollment of meters for both add/deletes and new transactions.
- Aided clients with billing issues and market related questions.
- Assisted Sales Associates with execution of transactions, which included negotiation of both contractual terms and pricing.
ENERGY MARKETING ANALYST I
NRG Energy, Inc.
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Responsible for timely and accurate deal setup and execution.
- Monitored and maintained accurate site lists for new and renewal deal setups for over 50+ transactions per month.
- Managed responses and bids for Municipal Water Districts.
- Coordinated with internal groups to ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions.
C&I CUSTOMER SPECIALIST
NRG Energy, Inc.
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Verified accuracy of customer account information and updated when necessary.
- Directed customers to appropriate departments for additional support.
- Identified customer issues with products or services, investigated causes and initiated resolutions.
- Managed various account portfolios that included telecommunications, advertising, process and refinery, and GLO accounts.
- Provided first level support for billing and account issues.
Education
No Degree - Finance
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- PL Oracle
- SQL Server
- Python
- VBA
- Power Trading
- Data Analysis
- Market Research
- Process Improvement
- Forecasting
- Price Structuring
- Presentations
- CRM Software
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Training and Mentoring
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- Completed formal sales training through Miller Heiman and Sales Performance International.
- Extensive experience with SalesForce, including SalesForce Developer.
- Completed ERCOT Nodal training.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
CSD Energy Advisors: Vice President, Operations
CSD Energy Advisors
02.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Analytics
NRG Energy, Inc.
12.2018 - 01.2022
Sourcing Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
12.2017 - 12.2018
Director of Analytics
Incite Energy
10.2017 - 12.2017
MANAGER, ANALYST TEAM
NRG Energy, Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2016
ENERGY MARKETING ANALYST III
NRG Energy, Inc.
01.2013 - 03.2014
ENERGY MARKETING ANALYST II
NRG Energy, Inc.
03.2011 - 12.2012
ENERGY MARKETING ANALYST I
NRG Energy, Inc.
11.2010 - 02.2011
C&I CUSTOMER SPECIALIST
NRG Energy, Inc.
04.2007 - 10.2010
No Degree - Finance
Houston Community College