1. Mary Paul Smith Jespersen Resume
Houston, Texas Cell: +1 202.262.3337 email: marypaulsmith@comcast.net
BACKGROUND
Executive with thirty years of business development, marketing, business to business (B2B) relations, business to government (B2G)
relations, and public affairs leadership experience in private and public/government sectors. A demonstrated record of being a
strategic, creative, analytical, creative team player - motivated teams to achieve exceptional results. Solutions and goal oriented leader
and problem solver – overseeing collaboration of cross-functioning teams in fast paced environments. Detail oriented with close
attention to deadlines and quality
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
External Communications & Public Affairs Stakeholder Management Relationship Building Project Management & Problem
Solving Strategy Issues Management Skilled Researcher (business, foreign affairs, politics)
Business Development Community Engagement & Outreach
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marjes Consulting
Environment and Renewable Energy, March 2016 - present
Royal Danish Embassy / usa.um.dk
Senior Commercial Advisor-Energy & Environment Team, February 2008 – March 2016
American-Danish Business Council / www.usadk.org
Executive Secretary, June 2012-January 2016
Houston Community College, Houston, TX / www.hccs.edu
Adj. Instructor, US Government, July 2006 – August 2007
Lone Star College (then Montgomery College), Houston, TX / www.lonestar.edu
Adj Instructor, US Government, Spring 2007
NJT Workforce Management & HR/Payroll Solutions, Bogense, Denmark
Managing Director, 2004 -2005
Financial Director, 1996-2005
Provided Workforce Management and HR/Payroll solutions to the top Danish companies
Amherst-Merritt International – Keyboard covers & computer accessories, European Office Denmark
Customer Service, Shipping and Inventory Management, 1996-1999
Montrose Forlag (Publishing) – hunting, fishing and dog training videos and books
Translation of sporting videos from English to Danish, 1996
Smith & Jespersen Export Assistance, Odense Denmark
Co-founder & Partner, 1988-1996
Consulting on all export related issues – specializing in the US (Mary Paul) market for Europeans and the Scandinavian
(Niels Jespersen) market for Americans
US Department of State, Washington and Denmark
Junior Foreign Service Officer, 1981-1983
Embassy Copenhagen – Visa office (managed 5 employees), US Citizen Services (managed 3 employees)

2. KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
 Strong Written & Verbal Skills
o Drafted speeches and talking points for Danish Ministers and Ambassadors
o Drafted and edited press releases, media alerts, marketing collateral, blogs and social media content
o Researched topics, conducted interviews, as well as provided strategic counsel
o Presented at events, took part in television political debate, media interviews, etc.
 Proven Relationship Building Capabilities
o Built relationships with private sector and government entities, including international organizations like,
the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank, etc.
o Led the development and management of key relationships with international multi-lateral government
stakeholders and prominent NGOs focused on renewable energy projects
o Organized and led public affairs events
 Diverse Media Relations Experience
o Television and Radio Interviews and debates
o Briefed reporters on background
o Social Media strategy and implementation
 Demonstrable Project Management & Multi-tasking Skills
o Worked with consulting teams to provide information, strategy and other advice to clients
o Organized workshops and forums collaborating with many organizations
o Managed consulting team customizing and implementing HR & Workforce Management Solutions
 Financial
o Budget responsibilities for projects worth several hundred thousand dollars
o Purchasing
o Monitoring budget
EDUCATION
The London School of Economics and Political Science; London, UK
Work toward MPhil/PhD in West European Government 1987 -1989
Foreign Service Institute; Washington, DC
Danish language training and Masters level Scandinavian Studies course, 1981
The London School of Economics and Political Science; London, UK
Msc European Studies, 1979
Texas A&M at Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX (then Corpus Christi State)
BA summa cum laude, 1978
SOCIAL MEDIA & BLOG
Twitter: @MarJesPaul
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpsmithjespersen
Sample Blogs: http://acore.org/acore-blog/item/4241-creating-a-steady-path-for-a-low-carbon-transition-a-case-
study
http://acore.org/acore-blog/item/4227-samsoe-from-fossil-fuels-to-carbon-negative

3. Mary Paul Smith Jespersen Resume
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & Organizations
Languages: Danish (fluent)
Organizations:
Climate Reality Leadership Corps
Women of Wind Energy
Danish American Chamber of Commerce Southwest
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston