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Dan Curwin

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Dynamic business development and policy professional specializing in energy and sustainability, with a proven track record across private, public, academic, and non-profit sectors. Expertise includes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management, leading to successful initiatives that promote sustainable practices. Focused on driving growth and fostering partnerships that enhance organizational impact.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher and Project Manager

Concordia University, Next-Generation Cities Institute
05.2024 - Current
  • Project Manager and Researcher for 'Define, De-Risk, and Monitor Municipal Zero-Emission Pathways and Strategies Using Digital Twins Project'
  • Researcher and work-package lead for 'International Community Energy Living Lab Project'

Vice President of Market Development

Stash Energy Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead business development, government relations, and utility outreach

Strategist and Account Lead,

Portfolio Solutions Group
11.2021 - Current
  • Provincial Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries: Climate Change Action Strategy
  • Provincial Department of Environment and Local Government: Anaerobic Digester Strategy
  • Provincial Venture Capital Fund: Cleantech Investment Strategy
  • Provincial Economic Development Agency: Cleantech Foreign Direct Investment Strategy
  • Agriculture Industry Associtation: Climate Change and Carbon Credit Strategy
  • Funding acquisition, membership growth, and conference planning for Smart Grid Innovation Network (SGIN) Canada
  • Go-to-market strategic planning for startups and SMEs
  • Intellectual property (IP) strategic planning for startups and SMEs

Policy Analyst

New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government
09.2015 - 07.2018

· Responsible for processing right-to-information (RTI) requests and briefing the Minister on RTI files

· Led policy work for several municipal amalgamations, prepared briefings for the Minister

· Evaluated RFPs for the Environmental Trust Fund program

· Department-lead for government-wide Open Data Initiative

Environmental Officer

New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Conducted freshwater quality fieldwork
  • Evaluated RFPs for the Environmental Trust Fund program

English Teacher

Hanvit Language School
, South Korea
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Middle school English teacher in Daegu, South Korea

Program Manager

Boys and Girls Club of Moncton
05.2011 - 11.2012
  • Planned and implemented programming for at-risk youth and immigrant youths
  • Responded to RFPs for program funding
  • Represented the organization in various municipal, regional, and provincial programs, and initiatives.
  • Worked with public housing and government organizations to develop wrap-around programs and services for members

Education

Individualized PhD - Engineering

Concordia University, Next-Generation Cities Institute
Montreal, QC
01.2028

Master of Arts - Environmental Practice

Royal Roads University, School of Environment & Sustainability
Victoria, BC
01.2021

Specialization Certificate - Public Sector Management

University of Victoria, Faculty of Human and Social Development, School of Public Administration
Victoria, BC
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in Economics

Saint Mary’s University, Faculty of Arts
Halifax, NS
01.2011

Skills

  • Business Development & Sales
  • Energy and Environmental Economics
  • Cleantech Business Models
  • ESG Reporting & Carbon Accounting
  • Market Analysis & Go-to-Market Strategy
  • IP Strategy
  • Policy Analysis & Regulatory Affairs
  • Project Management
  • Project Development & Financing
  • Proposal Writing
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Communications

Timeline

Researcher and Project Manager

Concordia University, Next-Generation Cities Institute
05.2024 - Current

Vice President of Market Development

Stash Energy Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Strategist and Account Lead,

Portfolio Solutions Group
11.2021 - Current

Policy Analyst

New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government
09.2015 - 07.2018

Environmental Officer

New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government
09.2015 - 06.2018

English Teacher

Hanvit Language School
12.2012 - 12.2013

Program Manager

Boys and Girls Club of Moncton
05.2011 - 11.2012

Individualized PhD - Engineering

Concordia University, Next-Generation Cities Institute

Master of Arts - Environmental Practice

Royal Roads University, School of Environment & Sustainability

Specialization Certificate - Public Sector Management

University of Victoria, Faculty of Human and Social Development, School of Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in Economics

Saint Mary’s University, Faculty of Arts
Dan Curwin