Abi Holt

About Abi Holt

About Me Hello and welcome to my profile! I\'m a multi-faceted professional with a background in public utilities and environmental conservation. Currently serving as a Business, Conservation, and Communication Manager, I oversee complex enterprise budgets and lead groundbreaking initiatives in water conservation. My approach to management is underpinned by a strong foundation in Public Administration and Communication, bolstered by advanced certifications in sustainability accounting and incident management. What I Do Financial Planning & Budget Management: Oversee a $40 million enterprise budget, ensuring optimized resource allocation across multiple departments.Public Utilities Expertise: Spearhead conservation initiatives that led to a 17% reduction in city-wide water usage over two years.Client Relations & Customer Service: Manage multi-channel communications for a diverse audience of residents and utility accounts.Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a cross-functional team of fiscal and water resource analysts, customer service leaders, and outreach coordinators, focusing on talent development and operational excellence.Policy Analysis & Recommendation: Engage in public policy discourse and present policy recommendations to city councils and advisory boards. Sustainability & Conservation I’m especially passionate about sustainability and conservation. I\'ve overseen projects that have saved over 1 billion gallons of water, setting a new standard for sustainable practices in public utilities. Let\'s Connect! I’m always open to connecting with professionals who are passionate about public service, environmental conservation, and sustainable financial planning. Feel free to send me a connection request or message!

Experience

1. Manager - Utility Planning & Technical Proposals

   Raftelis

   Dec 2023 — Present

Education

• University of Utah

  Master of Science (MS), Communication

  2011 — 2014

• Dartmouth College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature

  1995 — 1999

• University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability

  Graduate Certificate, Sustainability and Development

• University of Utah

  Master of Public Administration (MPA)

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Marketing
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Sports
• Editing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Athletic Performance
• Event Planning
• Blogging
• Research
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Css
• Wordpress
• Fundraising
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Higher Education
• Sports Management
• Event Management
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Coaching
• Athletics
• Facebook
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator