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Marc Johnson

Marc Johnson

Sustainability Professional

Summary

Driven sustainability professional demonstrating keen ability to bridge the gap between commercial and technical domains via needs assessment, negotiations and solutions development to drive clean energy organizations. Leverages strong business, technical and financial acumen with strategic planning and tactical execution to promote growth and establish positive social and environmental impact. Regarded as an innovative thought leader and business disruptor with an aptitude for creating high-value and dynamic initiatives through research, project vetting, leadership and performance management.

Overview

3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

BunkerTrace
Location Independent
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Recruited as a leader of BLOC to lead pioneering joint-venture that provided a blockchain-based software solution for the maritime sector.
  • Conceptualized, developed and executed long-term strategies, technical solutions, business models and scaling processes for fueling infrastructure.
  • Oversaw all operations of 11 person team and drove continuous organizational growth and recognition.

Chief Sustainability Officer, Director

BLOC
NYC, NY & Copenhagen, Denmark
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Spearheaded multiple projects and served as Subject Matter Expert for sustainability initiatives within maritime, energy and transportation sectors.
  • Led product development and implemented strategies that successfully integrated solutions, SaaS business models, and improved processes.
  • Oversaw technical aspects of application development and deployment.

Sustainable Development Mechanism Intern

UNFCCC
Bonn, DE (Germany)
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Conducted research and analysis on potential entry points, pilot schemes, and integration of emerging digital technologies to enhance global climate action.
  • Assisted in facilitating implementation of MRV mechanisms for the Paris Climate Agreement.

Independent Contractor

ConsenSys
Brooklyn, NY
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Supported development of internal research initiative, TokenWorks.
  • Conducted research and analysis on economic validity of decentralized business models.
  • Assisted in building guidelines and standards for tokenized business models.

Product Manager & Employer Success Lead

Remote Year Inc.
Location Independent
07.2016 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated with Director of Policy, Admissions and Partnership divisions to streamline growth roadmap and develop internal knowledge base of Legal, Tax and Immigration matters.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer data.

Research Consultant, Contractor

Independent Consultant
Location Independent
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Independent advisor for energy and investment management firms.
  • Conducted research on technological solutions to problems facing the energy-water-food nexus.
  • Advised clients on investment implications of various market trends and policy measures.

Credit Research Analyst, Asset Allocation

Performa Ltd.
Charleston, SC
02.2014 - 05.2015
  • Conducted research on portfolio holdings by assessing ability to meet short and long-term financial commitments.
  • Quantified operational and financial impacts of portfolios in diverse market environments.
  • Managed +$150M Liquid Assets Fund and Macro Fund analyst.

Business Associate

Sequence Financial Specialists, LLC
Charleston, SC
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Key contributor to the operational and financial restructuring of a utility-scale anaerobic digestion biogas facility in SE region of USA.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainability Management

Columbia University In The City Of New York, New York, NY
09.2017 - 05.2019

BBA - Management, Marketing & Economics

University Of South Carolina - Columbia, Columbia, SC
09.2009 - 12.2012

Skills

Git/Github

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Accomplishments

  • WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business): “Blockchain, Web3 & the SDGs”
  • International Renewable Energy Agency: “Blockchain Innovative Landscape Brief”
  • GIZ: “Promise and Practice of Distributed Governance”
  • Lloyd’s List Award: “Excellence in Supply Chain Innovation”.

Work Availability

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Certification

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 3 Standard

Timeline

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 3 Standard

10-2020

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Mitigation Goal Standard

09-2020

Corda Certified Developer

04-2020
Chief Executive Officer (Interim) - BunkerTrace
09.2019 - 02.2020
Chief Sustainability Officer, Director - BLOC
01.2019 - 02.2020
Sustainable Development Mechanism Intern - UNFCCC
06.2018 - 09.2018
Independent Contractor - ConsenSys
11.2017 - 03.2018
Columbia University In The City Of New York - Master of Science, Sustainability Management
09.2017 - 05.2019
Product Manager & Employer Success Lead - Remote Year Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2017
Research Consultant, Contractor - Independent Consultant
06.2015 - 07.2016
Credit Research Analyst, Asset Allocation - Performa Ltd.
02.2014 - 05.2015
Business Associate - Sequence Financial Specialists, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
University Of South Carolina - Columbia - BBA, Management, Marketing & Economics
09.2009 - 12.2012
Marc JohnsonSustainability Professional