Tyler Rice has experience working in energy efficiency and renewable energy. He received dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Brown University in Environmental Studies and Economics. He currently works as an Analyst/Developer for JDM Associates in St. Thomas, where he reviews energy efficiency assessments. Rice has also worked for companies such as 3 Degrees Inc. and Stephen Turner Inc., where he analyzed renewable energy credits and sustainable energy strategies. He has leadership experience developing residential solar projects and installing a wind turbine. Additionally, Rice was captain of Brown University's varsity sailing team.
1. TYLER RICE
Address: 8-21 Estate Nazareth, St. Thomas, VI, 00802 Phone: (340) 642-7592 E-mail: trice@jdmgmt.com
EDUCATION
Brown University Providence, RI Class of 2014
Double Major: Environmental Studies (B.A.) and Economics (B.A.); GPA: 3.6
Senior Capstone Project: Residential Solar Power in Rhode Island: Homeowners, Developers, and Legislation.
Final Term Paper- Class on Energy Policy (2013): A Current Look at Energy Efficiency and Benchmarking Policy
Antilles High School: (GPA: 3.9) St. Thomas, VI Class of 2010
Awards: Scholar Athlete of the Year (2010), Headmaster’s Award (2010), Varsity Sailing Team MVP (2010), Varsity
Volleyball Team MVP (2009)
WORK EXPERIENCE
JDM Associates| Analyst/Developer St. Thomas, VI, November 2012- Present
Work on select projects with the CEO regarding energy efficiency, real estate, and market transformation in the
Caribbean.
Review energy efficiency assessments for commercial feasibility and consistency before the final product is sent to
property managers of client real estate in the United States and the Caribbean.
Bridging the communications gap between our engineers, writers, and clientele.
3 Degrees Inc.| Contracted Analyst San Francisco, CA, summer 2013
Developed a comprehensive business pitch for selling Renewable Energy Credits to socially responsible
companies.
Studied the REC purchasing agreements from energy producers to better understand project financing
Stephen Turner Inc.| Analyst Providence, RI, March 2013 – June 2013
Analyze real-time savings of the sustainable energy strategies we implemented at nearby Universities.
Responsible for monitoring and motivating participation in office-wide LEED projects.
Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club| Head Sailing Coach Toronto, Ontario, summer 2012
Trained four advanced racers extensively in the classroom, on the water, and at the gym.
Top two trainees received Gold and Silver Medals at the 2013 Ontario Summer Games.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Residential Solar Development| Team Leader August 2013- May 2014
Lead the Brown University solar team in informing local homeowners of their roof’s solar potential, and connecting
them with solar developers.
Brown Meditation Community| Leader January 2014-May 2014
Facilitate Vipassana Meditation and Qigong
Wind Turbine Installation| Project Manager January 2013- May 2013
Lead 12 colleagues in the creation and operation of a savonius wind turbine.
Brown University| Teacher’s Assistant September 2011- December 2011
Semester long class: Management of Industrial and Non-Profit Organizations
ATHLETICS
Brown University Varsity Sailing Team| Team Race Captain August 2010- June 2014
3rd year starter on the Varsity team
3rd place at the 2013 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Nationals
Commitment of 35 hours per week
Held the positions of Freshman Captain and Rear commodore, leading recruit networking and functions.
Brown University Intramural Sports League| Captain & Participant August 2010- May 2014
High Division: Hockey (2011 League Champions), Soccer, Volleyball
Mid Division: Squash, Flag-football
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Skills: Communications, Fundraising, Networking, Project Development, Research Analysis
Computer: Stata, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Basic Programming
Language: Spanish Language Proficiency, West Indian dialect
Interests: Water sports, Meditation, Soccer, Cooking, Teaching, Traveling