Zach Lawrence

About Zach Lawrence

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my profile. Most recently I have taken on a role as Program Manager of Advanced Home Solutions, SMUD\'s flagship residential building electrification and energy efficiency program, in support of SMUD\'s ambitious 2030 Zero Carbon Plan goal. We\'re working hard to engage customers and contractors to encourage installation of thousands of heat pumps for space and water heating, and to lead the transition to an all-electric future.If you came here looking for a standard summary, read below:A well-rounded professional with 15+ years of operations and project management experience, including 6+ years in the energy and utility industry and 5+ years at the executive level in the areas of e-commerce and hospitality technology. Successful program implementor in utility and energy space with experience launching consumer goods and b2b technology products. Solid business development and organizational skills backed by a collaborative and hands-on leadership style, with an ethical, sound decision-making philosophy. Major achievements in developing and implementing solution-focused platforms upon which organizations can grow and succeed.If you want something more, read-on:I have worn a few hats in my career – program manager, draftsman, teacher, administrator, manager, director, executive, founder. I have worked in a variety of industries – architecture, construction, academia and educational technology, social services, high-tech, e-commerce, RFID, hospitality, sports marketing, health and wellness, energy efficiency. I have managed quite a number of diverse projects – home design, course development, program management, supply chain and inventory management, software and product development, sponsorship sales, system deployment.My multi-disciplinary experience provides great insight when managing complex projects. Ultimately, I’ve found that the best approach is to be honest and to work hard. If I can\'t do something myself, I am not too proud to find the right person or team to help. Perhaps we’ll have the good fortune of working together on a project soon.Key Strengths: Program and Project Management, Organizational Development, Written Communication,Multi-channel Product Marketing, Product Management, Education Technology,Vendor & Contract Management, Policy Development, Product Deployment,Customer Success Management, E-commerce Technology, Technical Documentation,Operational Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Design

Experience

1. History Instructor - Adjunct Faculty

   Santa Rosa Junior College

   Sep 2005 — Present

   Responsibilities: In both face-to-face and online formats, teach both pre- and post-Civil War United States History survey courses; select, prepare, and present curriculum; correct, edit, comment on assignments; assess and evaluate student learning. Homepage at http://profiles.santarosa.edu/zachary-lawrenceFirst faculty member in History Department to develop a course for online delivery, first offered in 2010 - developed post-Civil War American History course for online delivery on SRJC’s CATE platform, moved to CANVAS in 2010; Managed above-average level of student retention in both traditional and online settings.

Education

• Sonoma State University

  M.A., History

  2004 — 2005

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  B.A., History

  1998 — 2003

• Ecosa Institute

  Certificate, Sustainable Design/ Architecture

  2000 — 2000

Skills

• Organization
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Grants
• Product Design
• Student Development
• Rfid Applications
• Project Management
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Inventory Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Trade Shows
• Editing
• Public Speaking
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Research
• Process Management
• Community Outreach
• Start-Ups
• Higher Education
• Concept Development
• Nonprofits
• Product Management
• Customer Support
• Volunteer Management
• Job Scheduling
• Program Evaluation
• Staff Development
• Fundraising
• Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Grant Writing
• Leadership