Andre Shoumatoff

Current

• Biofuels / Alt Energy Trans Consultant at Independent
• Web Site Developer, Firm Selection Consultant at Shoumatoff Media

Past

• Client Relations Manager at VacationRoost.com
• Executive Director (Volunteer) at Utah Biodiesel
• Guest Services Manager at ResortQuest

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Education

• University of Vermont
• Northfield Mount Hermon School

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Andre Shoumatoff’s Experience

• Biofuels / Alt Energy Trans Consultant

  Independent

  (Automotive industry)

  March 2002 — Present (7 years 9 months)

  I operate a facility in Heber City Utah where since 2002 I have been building environmentally friendly vehicles using primarily recycled/remanufactured parts and with diesel engines that traditionally have primarily run on high blends of biodiesel. In 2004 I built a modernized 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD station wagon that used the same tire size as a Hummer H2 that produced 1/4 of the greenhouse gas of a Toyota Prius. This vehicle also attracted considerable media coverage. I am currently building a second, upgraded version of this vehicle that I anticipate to have completed in 2010. In general I have a thorough understanding of internal combustion engine technologies and understand the different currently available fuels/options/technologies that can enhance them until new options are widely available.
  
  In spring 2009 as a consultant I developed a comprehensive business plan for a biodiesel manufacturing plant with a long term outlook of biodiesel from algae. In fall/winter 2009 I developed a comprehensive overview of green transportation options for municipal diesel fleets that evaluated ease of transition and cost/benefit of everything from electric to hybrid to CNG to synthetic diesel to biofuels.

• Web Site Developer, Firm Selection Consultant

  Shoumatoff Media

  (Internet industry)

  June 2001 — Present (8 years 6 months)

  Development of web sites. Consulting on bid solicitation, firm selection, implementation. Significant, repeated success with Internet marketing based on online social environments. Strong understanding of traffic generation.

• Client Relations Manager

  VacationRoost.com

  (Privately Held; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  August 2007 — February 2009 (1 year 7 months)

  Sales for Mountain Reservations division of VacationRoost.com: travel industry dot-com with $48m in annual sales and one of the nation's leading ski vacation providers. Personal performance included strong customer service and top 5% close rate of agents.

• Executive Director (Volunteer)

  Utah Biodiesel

  (Environmental Services industry)

  October 2004 — October 2007 (3 years 1 month)

  Biodiesel Advocacy Non Profit. Developed use of biodiesel from obscurity to 3 major distributors & over 25 retail locations, and use in dozens of fleets including Salt Lake City International Airport and every fleet vehicle in Park City including almost all municipal entities.
  
  Biodiesel is a low emissions & renewable form of diesel fuel from plant/organic matter (triglycerides) that produces drastic emissions reductions in nearly all categories including approx 78% reduction in greenhouse gas and drastic reductions in city smog. It also escapes most criticisms associated with corn-based ethanol.
  
  Biodiesel is an excellent method for diesel fleets or independent users looking to make an immediate noticeable first step. In 5-20% blends it is very easy to implement with few challenges and little additional cost.

• Guest Services Manager

  ResortQuest

  (Public Company; LUK; Hospitality industry)

  June 2003 — May 2005 (2 years )

  Deer Valley Utah: guest services manager. Summer Monthly Rental Program Manager: overseeing ResortQuest’s summer monthly rental program resulting in the first profitable summer seasons for the company. Developed web sites & other creative marketing contributions.

Andre Shoumatoff’s Education

• University of Vermont

  B.A. , Cultural Anthropology, Minors in English & Political Science , 1997 — 2001

  TA for over 1/2 dozen courses. President, University of Vermont Club Lacrosse. University of Vermont Varsity Lacrosse (2 years)

• Northfield Mount Hermon School

  1994 — 1997

Additional Information

Andre Shoumatoff’s Interests:

Mountain Biking. Telemark Skiing. Vintage Automobiles. Camping and Exploring. Wide range of interests and hobbies.

Andre Shoumatoff’s Groups:

Board of Directors Wasatch Back Environmental Alliance.

•    University of Vermont Alumni
•    Renewable Energy Network
•    Northfield Mount Hermon Alumni Group

Andre Shoumatoff’s Honors:

Certificate of Appreciation Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr for greenhouse gas reduction efforts while sustaining Utah's vibrant economy & quality of life.

Andre Shoumatoff’s Contact Settings

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