Brett Howell
Turner,OR
Summary
Experienced project manager with a proven track record of managing public and private infrastructure projects. Highly skilled in managing utility and transportation electrification infrastructure projects. Expertise in designing and implementing programs and managing capital expenditure projects from securing funding to project completion. Experienced in managing diverse teams to achieve project goals. Skilled in securing grant funding and in managing communications and outreach to diverse stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Electrification Coordinator
Oregon Department Of Transportation
12.2022 - Current
- Administer $52 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program
- Administer $10 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program.
- Administer funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded Carbon Reduction Program.
- Design innovative delivery pathways for electric vehicle infrastructure programs
- Manage community engagement and stakeholder outreach to inform program design
- Interagency collaboration to achieve statewide greenhouse gas reduction goals
Channel Marketing Manager
NW Natural
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Served as NW Natural's liaison between external partners in all matters related to marketing, event planning, and event sponsorship
- Represented NW Natural in print and on camera interviews with local media
- Built and maintained strong relationships with new and existing industry partners, including the Homebuilders Association, local and national home builders, HVAC contractors, product manufacturers, and residential and commercial developers
- Perform complex capital expenditure analysis for bringing natural gas to new construction subdivisions
- Gather information on industry trends, analyze potential impacts of those trends, and communicate challenges and opportunities to leadership
Energy Advisor
NW Natural Gas
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed complex gas installation projects for residential customers in Oregon and Washington
- Assisted residential customers with equipment comparisons and comparative energy rates
- Assisted in preparation of casework for responding to complaints made to the Oregon Public Utility Commission
- Exercised strong communication, independent judgement, and problem solving skills to ensure timely completion of projects
Territory Sales Representative
Ecolab
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Built and maintained Ecolab's existing relationships with nearly 1,000 individual owners and operators of quick service restaurant franchises across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho, including major accounts such as McDonald's, Burger King, and Chipotle
- Assisted business partners in brand protection through development of marketing materials designed to respond to negative press coverage
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Communications
- Administrative Oversight
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Italian Language
Timeline
Transportation Electrification Coordinator
Oregon Department Of Transportation
12.2022 - Current
Channel Marketing Manager
NW Natural
02.2020 - 11.2022
Energy Advisor
NW Natural Gas
02.2017 - 02.2020
Territory Sales Representative
Ecolab
03.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Western Oregon University
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