Monica Suarez
Houston
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented professional with seven years of progressive experience in the solar energy sector. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining operations, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in navigating ERCOT, PJM, and MISO markets, with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and grid operations. Known for building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, and for driving collaboration in high-impact environments. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and people-focused, with a commitment to advancing mission-driven initiatives through strategic insight and operational excellence. Actively seeking to contribute this expertise to a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Pine Gate Renewables
Asheville
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Co-developed portfolio of 218 projects ranging from 2 to 20 megawatts.
- Led development of six projects from mid-stage to full operation.
- Developed early-stage ERCOT projects totaling 600 megawatts
- Successfully obtained jurisdictionally required permits.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, including landowners and township officials, allowing for successful negotiations and agreements.
- Analyzed risks and developed mitigation strategies for project execution.
- Oversaw land aggregation, mineral rights, and title curative processes.
Associate Project Manager
Pine Gate Renewables
Asheville
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed site control for 218 projects.
- Supported prompt communication and strategizing with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in project workflows.
Office Manager
Pine Gate Renewables
Asheville
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Co-created and enforced office, vehicle, and travel policies for two Asheville offices.
- Trained new employees on office procedures and company practices.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Liaison with vendors and subcontractors for seamless office operations.
- Information Technology troubleshooting for office employees.
- Collaborated on marketing initiatives, including press releases, and ribbon cuttings.
- Spearheaded the planning of special events, varying from small groups to all-company meetings.
- Served as a legal liaison for the C-suite, managing the execution and care of all agreements requiring their attention.
- Scheduled all C-suite level travel and logistics quickly and as accommodating as possible.
Education
B.S.B.A - Marketing, Natural Resource Management Minor
Western Carolina University
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish, English
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Contract review
- Resource allocation
- Member of the local WRISE chapter
- Engagement chair on WIN board
Affiliations
- Anything outdoors
- Trail running
- Biking
- Cooking
- AI
- Intersection of digitization, electrification, and decarbonization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Project Manager
Pine Gate Renewables
09.2022 - 02.2025
Associate Project Manager
Pine Gate Renewables
02.2020 - 09.2022
Office Manager
Pine Gate Renewables
12.2017 - 02.2020
B.S.B.A - Marketing, Natural Resource Management Minor
Western Carolina University
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