Kaleigh Crissman
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Senior Development Manager with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects from inception to completions for Fortune 500 corporations within renewable energy and sustainability. Demonstrating hands-on leadership experience in Project Development, Asset Management, Business Development, and Project Management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Development Manager
AES Corporation
01.2022 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing utility scale solar/storage projects interconnecting into the CAISO market.
- Successfully led all development efforts for two standalone storage projects totaling 250MW, operations begin in Q2-2025.
- Lead developer for 900MW solar/storage project in Maricopa County.
- Lead developer for permitting, interconnection, engineering and origination of 8 early/mid stage CA projects totaling ~3.5 GW's. Includes siting/permitting on BLM and private land and interconnection into CAISO and APS interconnected systems.
- Mentor and lead developers and SME's on multiple solar/ storage projects in California and Arizona.
- Lead development M&A efforts for all California projects.
Project Manager
NextEra Energy Resources
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Led development efforts for three projects in NY, NH, CT totaling 274MW's, commenced operation in Q4-2022.
- Analyzed and evaluated project economics, and guided critical senior level (CEO &VPs) decision-making for long-term capital investments of $100MM+, resulting in being shortlisted for projects with over $200MM+ CAPEX.
- Assessed market conditions including regulatory policies, delivery constraints, and buyer preferences adjusting portfolio positions accordingly.
- Supported the sale efforts of contracted projects through data room setup, budding, due diligence, and negotiation phases.
Channel Sales Rep
NextEra Energy Resources
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported Channel Partners in selling company products, focusing on qualifying, quoting, and closing business with an average of 100 sales per month.
- Researched accounts, additional locations and identified additional opportunities for sites too far from network to help win current opportunities bringing on 20 new sales partners.
- Supported all partners, including on-boarding of new partners, reporting, and training.
- Built strong relationships with partners and sub-agents to maintain and expand FPLES database of prospects and customers within my assigned territory.
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Nextera Energy, Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Executed the materials management process for assigned areas, interacted with assigned operating business units, legal experts, and ISC personnel; interacted externally with the supplier community and industry analysts.
- Analyzed responses to routine material bid requests including the ability to distill commercial differences and bring forward succinct recommendations for assistance in selecting the appropriate supplier contract award.
- Provided support to the Evaluated Receipt Settlement team by on-boarding new suppliers to the program.
- Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
Education
MBA - Finance
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications And Business
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2014
Skills
- Project Development
- Strategic Business Planning
- Construction Management
- Contract Negotiation
- M&A Due Diligence
- Project Finance Management
- Mentoring and developing staff
- Risk Management
Certification
- ASQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management Certification - Parsons
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Development Manager
AES Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Project Manager
NextEra Energy Resources
10.2019 - 12.2021
Channel Sales Rep
NextEra Energy Resources
10.2017 - 10.2019
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Nextera Energy, Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2017
MBA - Finance
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications And Business
University of Alabama
- ASQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management Certification - Parsons
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