1. Connor G. Fiske
15 Short Road, Barrington, RI 02806 • (401) 996-0501 • connor-fiske@my.uri.edu
PROFILE
Driven individual with competencies in energy efficiency policy, cost-benefit analysis and Excel data analysis.
EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Expected Graduation December 2015
Select Courses and Deliverables:
• Economics of Climate Change- Assessed the economic and policy issues associated with climate
change, including the causes of climate change, the economic and social effects, and alternative policy
options to reduce carbon emissions
• Sustainable Energy- Studied energy markets, policy and the transition to renewables as well as how
energy is produced and consumed
• Cost-Benefit Analysis- Studied how to conduct a CBA and conducted my own on the cost-benefit of
insulating a house with fiberglass vs. with Icynene spray foam insulation, presenting my results at the
end of the semester
Barrington High School, Barrington, RI June 2011
Select Course and Deliverable:
• Senior Project- Researched alternative means of pest control in the agricultural sector and presented my
findings in front of a panel of judges
EXPERIENCE
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Energy Fellow
January 2015- Present
• Worked on a 3 million dollar grant designed to improve energy efficiency in RI
• Organized and analyzed RI municipal, school and state energy consumption data using Excel and the
EPA tool, Portfolio Manager
• Led community outreach initiatives to address energy efficiency in RI; prepared status updates, led small
group meetings and worked on a team to accomplish goals
• Presented results to municipal and school department heads
• Developed exceptional Excel and data analysis skills
Anchor Insulation, Pawtucket, RI
Insulator and Warehouse Assistant
2007-2014, Seasonally
• Applied residential and industrial insulation
• Worked weekends during school
• Maintained a clean and organized warehouse of insulation, materials and tools
• Operated basic power tools and cutting utensils
Charter Boat First Mate, Barrington, RI
Recreational Fisherman
2010 & 2011, Seasonally
• Worked for tips by entertaining guests
• Experienced the complex relationship between humans and the Narragansett Bay
• Worked weekends arriving at the dock for 4:30 AM
• Developed good work ethic at a young age