Dave Yeskel

About Dave Yeskel

Accomplished manager, business development, operations, program management, and customer-focused leader in energy conservation and urban tech/smart cities. Management and consulting experience across private and public sectors, startups, and corporate environments. Known for building relationships across constituencies and successfully engage a variety of diverse stakeholders from C-level decision-makers to personnel who implement recommended tactics. I have senior-level business development experience with a proven track record of success in exceeding goals and revenue targets. Broad network of contacts and the ability to effectively prospect and engage executive level stakeholders and decision-makers. Adept at analyzing and solving problems, defining stakeholder needs, and envisioning the big picture while not losing sight of the details. I understand an organization\'s energy/sustainability challenges and opportunities. I am known for my drive, work ethic, tenacity, vision, and pragmatic approach to driving revenue, overcoming challenges, and exceeding goals. Strong creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate compelling narratives to get challenging projects done. Driven by a desire to deliver business results that also benefit people and the environment.Core competencies:• Management• Business Development• Energy Efficiency• Operations• Strategy / Execution • Problem Solving• Stakeholder Engagement• Business Process Improvement• Client and customer management• Salesforce / CRMAccomplishments• Led the first-of-its-kind commercial office energy efficiency program via behavioral change. Exceeded program goals by 68%. Executed internal and external action plans, vendor management, and targeted messaging campaigns. • Conducted public policy development and advocacy for New York City’s long-term sustainability strategy. Managed qualitative analysis, framing, and stakeholder engagement for a strategic realignment of city-building and energy codes. Developed policy framework and helped draft legislation that became codified into 20+ laws. • Achieved 113% of program goal and reduced program delivery costs 17% by executing comprehensive reorganization that turned around an under-performing program. • Managed the successful launch of a new midstream lighting program. Exceeded program goals by 95%. Email: d••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Arcadia Home

   Apr 2020 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Leveraging expertise in operations, business development, and customer relations management to streamline, codify, and improve the operating processes and sales of this leading purveyor of sustainable home accessories. Leading customer experience including order management, conflict resolution, and developing strategies to improve customer satisfaction, retention, and drive repeat business.Managing interactions with leading e-commerce platforms to optimize product visibility and increase sales.Developed a comprehensive operations manual detailing detailed guidelines of internal business processes including interactions with online shopping platforms, e.g, Amazon, Shopify, Wayfair, Etsy, Houzz.

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Service Delivery
• Strategy
• Policy
• Energy Conservation
• Public Policy
• Green Building
• Marketing
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Development
• Energy Efficiency
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Environmental Policy
• Crm
• Energy Policy
• Executive Management
• Strategic Vision
• Operations Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Energy Management
• Environmental Advocacy
• Energy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Program Management
• Sustainability
• Service Delivery Management
• Sales
• Sustainable Development
• Start-Ups
• General Management
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• New Business Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Strategy
• Networking
• Renewable Energy