Geoff Jennings

Current

Business Development at Romny Scientific
Clean Energy & Small Business Consultant at Consultant
Writer (Self-employed)

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Past

Founder at High Merit Thermoelectrics
Graduate researcher at Business Development Lab - Graduate School of Management
Regional Sales Representative at Lotus Designs - Patagonia

Lead Instructor/Guide at Southwind Kayak Center
Manager at SEDA Products, Inc
Program Director at Southwind Kayak Center
Geophysical Technician/Programmer at Western Geophysical

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Education

University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
Texas A&M University
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University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management

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Industry

Management Consulting

Geoff Jennings’s Summary

I have wide varying experience, including management and sales. As a graduate student at UC Davis, getting my Master's of Business Administration , I became involved as a founder of clean energy start-up, based upon technology developed at UC Davis.

Geoff Jennings’s Specialties:

Strategy, Internet consulting, Writing, Business Development

Geoff Jennings’s Experience

Business Development

Romny Scientific

(Renewables & Environment industry)

April 2009 — Present (8 months)

Romny Scientific is a Bay Area based thermoelectric company, with exciting new processes and designs that make thermoelectric devices more efficient and simultaneously less expensive. I've joined them to help work on finding investors, but more importantly, help find the markets and customers.
Clean Energy & Small Business Consultant

Consultant

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2004 — Present (5 years 1 month)

-Currently working on bringing a new Thermoelectric company to market-

After working on a clean energy start-up for the past three years, I can help you with many aspects of marketing, product development, research, grant writing or more. Start-ups or established companies looking to move into the "Green" sector both face unique opportunities and challenges. Looking for consulting opportunities.

Provide expert advice on Internet sales, website design, plan and implement marketing strategies, design and produce high quality print ads for publication.

* Planning and marketing events that bring significantly increased traffic to locations, as well as press attention to clients.
* Increased efficiencies and allowed for accurate sales forecasting by installing and setting up a specialty store point of sale and inventory system.
* Develop and implement business plan for adding online sales to a traditional brick and mortar shop.
* Build, manage and provide content for an information based specialty website. Increasing traffic daily.
Writer

Self-employed

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

January 2004 — Present (5 years 11 months)

- Column writer and photographer for Adventure Sports Journal – regular column discusses kayaking, skills, equipment and places to go.
- Featured writer and photographer for American Whitewater magazine.
Founder

High Merit Thermoelectrics

(Renewables & Environment industry)

June 2006 — November 2008 (2 years 6 months)

High Merit Thermoelectrics (HMTE) is a thermoelectric (TE) device manufacturing company who offer devices that include an innovative, patent-pending material, called YMS, that out-performs competing materials, nearly quadrupling device efficiency. Our devices are long-lasting, compact, environmentally benign power sources that directly convert heat into electrical energy and can be utilized world-wide. Anywhere heat is produced, whether intentional or as a waste product of another process, our devices can be used to produce electricity.

We are currently seeking funding to support our final production level prototype, based on the extensive material testing that has been done.

I am one of the founders of this company, and as it is very small, wear many hats. I'm writing grant proposals and seeking funding for a final prototype round. Start date is inaccurate, but as this is my primary focus, I wanted it to appear at the top of the list.
Graduate researcher

Business Development Lab - Graduate School of Management

(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Civil Engineering industry)

March 2006 — April 2007 (1 year 2 months)

In- depth research and business case analysis, primarily serving CalTrans.
* Detailed Feasibility studies and financial analysis.
* Design and build complex financial modeling tools for CalTrans use.
* Evaluate and make recommendations on product marketing strategies.
Regional Sales Representative

Lotus Designs - Patagonia

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Wholesale industry)

December 2003 — November 2004 (1 year )

Wholesale customer service, pro-active sales calls, attended and participated in trade shows and consumer events.

* Assisted in the new product development and launching of successful new product line.
* Marketed company within 26 state territory, primarily through sponsorship and product donation to grass roots events, as well as developing targeted events with customers to increase sales and exposure.
* Planned strategies for both consumer and trade industry events
Lead Instructor/Guide

Southwind Kayak Center

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

May 2003 — January 2004 (9 months)

Lead groups on tours in varied environments, from calm bays to open ocean, over a wide range of Southern California, managed guides of various experience levels in sometimes demanding conditions, to ensure safety, education and fun
Manager

SEDA Products, Inc

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Sporting Goods industry)

November 2002 — May 2003 (7 months)

Managed retail outlet, including floor sales, pricing, and inventory. Initiated and worked on advertising campaigns, including direct mail and magazine ads. Processed orders, warranty claims, and provided informational customer service for both retail and wholesale markets.

* Designed and coded an informative and eye-catching company website, increased direct sales.
* Coordinated inventory and ordering for production parts, lowering costs by better grouping orders to maximize discounts
Program Director

Southwind Kayak Center

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Retail industry)

March 2001 — November 2002 (1 year 9 months)

Recruited, trained and managed staff of 20-30 full and part time employees for three locations. Included organizing and planning an extensive roster of classes and trips.

* Determined ideal resource allocation across several locations, including both staff and equipment, to meet growing demand while minimizing cost.
* Organized and managed annual demo and sales event, with attendance exceeding 1,500
* Built and maintained databases for inventory/fleet tracking for five locations, maximizing usage and minimizing effort.
* Worked with several city and county recreation departments and various corporate groups to offer classes and outings to their clientèle, dramatically increasing user hours each season.
* Helped educate customers both on the water and in the store about boat design, features, and benefits to allow for educated boat purchase choices, increasing in store sales.
* Taught kayaking and led trips
Geophysical Technician/Programmer

Western Geophysical

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Oil & Energy industry)

June 1997 — November 2000 (3 years 6 months)

Geophysical Technician/Programmer - Bakersfield, California

Analyzed and reported on geophysical data flows using proprietary software. Built and maintained intranet web pages to share information on processing techniques and standards. Provided general PC support for office.

Geophysical Trainee/Programmer

Helped plan and manage crew operations. Trained staff in all aspects of seismic field crew operations, including survey, safety, and data recording.

Geoff Jennings’s Education

University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management

MBA , 2005 — 2007

GSM Faculty Scholarship
GSM Innovator Fellowship

Activities and Societies:

Net Impact - President
Associated Students of Management - Board Member
Community Consulting Group
Big Bang! - VP of Communications
Texas A&M University

BA , Anthropology and Biology , 1994 — 1997

Activities and Societies:

Outdoor Recreation Club
Plano

1992 — 1994
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management