To All My Friends and Colleagues in the Sarasota Vicinity: I'm attaching the resume of Daren Cheatham who is currently seeking employment in the field of Sustainable Energy. Daren is a top notch professional and should you know of any positions that might interest him, please feel free to reach out to him. His contact information is on the resume. Kind personal regards, Todd Kwait

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Mr. Daren A. Cheatham
11135 Lost Creek Terrace,Apt. 106, Bradenton, FL 34211
Tel: 347-409-1231/Email: daren.cheatham@gmail.com
PROFILE
A problem-solving professional with proven leadership skills, attention to detail and a passion for managing,
and bringing visibility to, environmental and sustainability initiatives, events and projects. A former United
Nations consultant with international experience marketing a global climate action initiative to high-level
public and private sector stakeholders. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, working independently or within
a team, and possesses exceptional project management, presentation and reporting skills. Seeking a
Sustainability Manager position at a company to help increase the profits ofthe company through
sustainable, high impact and high visibility initiatives, projects and events.
WORK EXPERIENCE
San Francisco Chamber ofCommerce Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
San Francisco, CA
Northeast Policy, Outreach and Engagement Director (Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy)
● Collaborated with state legislators, officials and clean energy experts in the Northeast to educate
chambers of commerce on local clean energy jobs, investment, and financing opportunities.
● Implemented an engagement strategy to mobilize chambers of commerce to support clean energy and
influence policy making through published written communications, media interviews, legislative
meetings, and sign-on letters.
● Followed legislative processes and provided technical expertise to ensure that business stakeholders
were effectively engaged.
● Designed, implemented, and managed staff for business clean energy programs.
● Researched, prepared and shared best practices and other strategic communications through
presentations, social media and email campaigns.
Accomplishments:
● Convened the largest gathering of local chamber leaders and member businesses (40) at the
Massachusetts Statehouse to advocate for more clean energy investment.
● Organized, administered, evaluated, and managed the staff for the Chamber Solar Challenge program
which promoted solar panels to over 9,000 companies in Massachusetts.
● Organized a Massachusetts legislative sign-on letter for 10 local chambers in support of increasing the
state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.
● Managed a boat tour of the Block Island (R.I.) Wind Farm with over 110 business leaders to build
support for offshore wind energy policies and projects.
● Spoke, on behalf of San Francisco businesses, in support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan at a
rally alongside the Mayor, London Breed,and Climate Change Activist, Tom Steyer.

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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
A U.S. network of local governments dedicated to the responsible use of natural resources and climate action
Oakland, CA
Program Officer
Accomplishments:
● Implemented, updated the metrics for, and engaged over 450 businesses in a sustainable business
program (Green Business Challenge) in collaboration with local officials in Cupertino, CA; West
Palm Beach,FL; Houston, TX; and Lexington, KY.
● Supported the development of technical reports, guides and other resources to accelerate solar power
deployment for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sunshot Solar Outreach Partnership.
● Managed a climate equity program (Unite2Green Hayward) with local officials in Hayward,CA, to
help a low-income community save money, make environmental improvements and become more
involved in their city’s planning.
United Nations (Sustainable Energy for All) Aug 2011 – Sept 2014
New York, NY
Consultant
Accomplishments:
● Strategically planned, engaged and mobilized $300 billion in commitments from the private sector,
public sector, and civil society in support of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
● Monitored and developed accountability for the $300 billion in commitments towards the objectives
of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
● Managed events of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative, including the 2014 Forum, and other
high-level events in the United States, Europe, South America and the Middle East.
● Prepared published reports, information materials, background notes, talking points, memoranda and
other correspondence for senior UN staff.
EDUCATION
NewYork University, New York,NY Sept 2009 – May 2011
● Master of Science in Global Affairs with a concentration in International Relations
Amherst College, Amherst,MA Sept 1998 – May 2002
● Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
● Studied abroad at the University of Sydney (New South Wales, Australia)