A successful track record managing environmental compliance activities and implementing sustainable business practices that reduce costs, minimize business risks and improve brand image. Worked on a broad array of environmental issues ranging from alternative energy to water conservation. Well versed on renewable power strategies and financing.

Senior Client Manager @ Assists wine, food, and beverage companies throughout CA and the Pacific NW address environmental regulatory challenges by working with a team of professional engineers and scientists to solve facilities’ water, wastewater, infrastructure, and permitting concerns. Improve industry-wide use of natural resources through tool development, outreach, and publications. Responsible for optimizing internal staff capabilities and establishing adequate flow of work. From September 2008 to Present (7 years 4 months) Director of Business Development @ MMA Renewable Ventures finances, installs, and operates renewable energy facilities. Responsible for deal sourcing, deal evaluation, structuring and execution. Conducted due diligence for evaluating potential new investments. Negotiated deal terms and structuring of new investments. From August 2007 to September 2008 (1 year 2 months) Manager, Facility Resources, Winery Operations @ Fetzer Vineyards, Bonterra Vineyards, Five Rivers, Sonoma-Cutrer Responsible for environmental performance at three California production sites and 2000 acres of vineyards. Drove corporate sustainability initiatives and environmental programs, including alternative energy programs (solar, biofuels, co-gen, green power), water and energy conservation, waste management, ghg emissions management, and climate action. Supported brand activity and messaging. From 2003 to 2007 (4 years) Manager, Facilities Resource & Business Planning @ From 2000 to 2003 (3 years) Senior Operations Analyst @ From 1997 to 2000 (3 years) Project Manager @ From 1989 to 1994 (5 years)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) @ Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business From 1995 to 1997 Masters of Environmental Management (MEM) @ Duke University From 1994 to 1997 BA, Natural Resource Management/Geography/Ecosystems Analysis @ University of California, Los Angeles From 1985 to 1989 Susanne Zechiel is skilled in: Renewable Energy, Environmental, Sustainability, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Business Planning, Water, Carbon, Management, Due Diligence, Waste Management