Argentina Stefanescu

About Argentina Stefanescu

I am open-minded, curious, weird, compassionate and an excellent problem solver. Over time, I have been successful at:• Process improvement & strategic planning• Analysis, risk-mitigation, project management• Flexibility & adaptability in fluid environments• Delivering projects on time, scope and budget• Navigating ambiguity and embracing change with ease• Cross-collaboration with internal and customer facing teams• Communication, facilitator, trend setter, leading without authority• Providing outstanding customer service• Customer retention• Problem-solving, ability to identify areas of weakness and initiate corrective actionWith over eight years of progressive experience at Puget Sound Energy, our team has successfully led large generator interconnection projects through FERC\'s regulatory framework. We specialize in managing compliance processes, drafting interconnection agreements, and ensuring seamless collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders. Our work reflects a strong commitment to delivering on regulatory standards while maintaining effective customer engagement. Feel free to email me at a••••••••@gmail.com to connect further.

Experience

1. Regulatory Compliance Consultant

   Puget Sound Energy

   May 2023 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Leads Interconnection Projects through the Large Generator Interconnection Process to execution and ongoing contract management• Processes FERC transmission and generator interconnection customer requests for service per PSE’s OATT and FERC regulations• Manages interconnection agreements from drafting to contract negotiation through execution and ongoing contract management• Responds to customer inquiries, provides support in handling elevated customer concerns and coordinates work with multiple internal departments• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with individuals from other organizations, counterparties, and other identified stakeholders• Coordinates work with outside affected entities• Develops training programs and conducts training and mentoring of the new members of the Transmission Policy and Contracts team• Researches and remains current on federal, state and other statutes, regulations and orders• Provides guidance and oversight in developing and implementing PSE’s FERC transmission and Open Access Transmission Tariff compliance program to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements• Coordinates with compliance personnel to meet compliance standards and timelines in other departments• Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the Company objectives. • Supports assessments of the effectiveness of compliance controls • Facilitate solutions to unique problems by leveraging employees’ skills and providing guidance with regards to regulatory requirements and PSE’s business initiatives• Directs activity for the testing, monitoring and support of high-level assessment by business unit concerning formal audits.

Education

• Polytechnic University of Bucharest

  Integrated Master and Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA, Project Management

  2007 — 2009

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Graduate Certificate, Project Management

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Outstanding Communication Skills
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word
• Student Financial Aid
• Team Leadership
• Counseling
• Building Positive Relationships
• Finance
• Ms Project
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Adaptability
• Troubleshooting
• Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Recruiting
• Ledership Development
• Coaching
• Scheduling
• Marketing
• Software Documentation
• Analysis
• Oracle
• Access
• Training
• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Process Scheduler
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Psychotherapy
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Forecasting