Sorelle Chekam
Mendota Heights,MN
Summary
Results-focused Energy and Environmental professional with strength in sustainability practices,and utilities . Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging energy technologies and outreach; and knowledge to promote clean energy. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote energy-related issues along with health and safety, utilities distribution and GHG mitigation outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Analyst
Sustainable Resources Center
Minneapolis, MN
08.2017 - Current
- Perform energy audits and recommend energy and cost-saving measures to enhance operational sustainability and health and safety of clients per program policies, field guide and comply with energy guidelines, policies, and regulations
- Coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders and assist in managing team resources effectively to meet all project requirements.
- Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
- Conduct onsite energy audits by evaluating building systems and collect data on HVAC, electrical, water and solar site assessment .
Industry Research Field Technician
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Participated in environmental studies to determine and analyze effects of pollution on environment.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Labeled and transported household hazardous and non-hazardous waste, utilizing proper disposal techniques.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance in accordance to OSHA, NEPA and ISO 9000 family.
Researcher-Race to Zero Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Minneapolis, MN
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted U.S. Department of Energy in developing high-performance houses for existing and new homes
- Researched and implemented efficient HVAC systems , LEED ASHRAE guide and sustainability practices within a building .
- Conducted energy and financial analysis for energy modeling and assessing energy efficient systems
- Studied energy storage market, market trends, and growth opportunities, as well as helped build our energy storage business development strategy and service offering.
Green Corps Coordinator
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Minneapolis, MN
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Determined types of waste in a community generated and Identified waste prevention and reuse opportunities
- Promoted best management practices and provided resources to community resilience through waste prevention,recycling, composting/organics and food waste prevention.
- Promoted emissions reductions to community members through educational campaigns that alleviate air pollution
- Trained and educated new greencorps hires for AmeriCorps program
- Maintained security and data integrity of databases.
- Compiled and modeled business data using software.
Education
Post Graduate Program - Lean Six Sigma
UMass Amherst | Enrolled
Amherst, MACertificate - Energy Auditor
Building Performance Institute
12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - First Aid CPR AED
American Heart Association
Bloomington, MN10.2020
OSHA - 10-Hour General Industry Safety And Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX04.2020
Certificate - Building Analyst Professional
Building Performance Institute
2019
Bachelor of Science - Building Sciences Engineering
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis 05.2017
Skills
- Technical/Business writing/speaking
- Renewable and Energy Efficiency
- Retro-Commissioning
- Sustainability framework
- Data Analysis and management
- Energy modeling
- Project management
- IT Software(Microsoft, SharePoint, EnergyPlus, Python, SQL, Outlook, Equest etc)
- ESG
- GHG mitigation
- ASHRAE
- HVAC
Affiliations
Member of Minnesota GreenCorps
Member Leader of Climate Reality Project
Languages
English
French
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Energy Analyst
Sustainable Resources Center
08.2017 - Current
Researcher-Race to Zero Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
11.2015 - 05.2017
Industry Research Field Technician
University of Minnesota
09.2015 - 05.2017
Green Corps Coordinator
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
08.2013 - 08.2015
Post Graduate Program - Lean Six Sigma
UMass Amherst | Enrolled
Certificate - Energy Auditor
Building Performance Institute
Some College (No Degree) - First Aid CPR AED
American Heart Association
OSHA - 10-Hour General Industry Safety And Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
Certificate - Building Analyst Professional
Building Performance Institute
Bachelor of Science - Building Sciences Engineering
University of Minnesota
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