Charlie Johnson

Background

About Charlie Johnson

Experience in automotive energy efficiency research and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle product development. • Proficient in online forms processing, reporting and analysis, website design and database management. • Self-motivated with strong leadership and project management skills, and an emphasis on teaming, partnerships and collaborative problem solving. Experience Overview • Areas of Expertise: Alternative fuel technologies, energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs, renewable energy, outreach and education. • Project Management, Product Design and Development: Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid battery upgrade for 2004 – 2013 model years, California Air Resources Board Aftermarket Certification, residential and commercial solar power, battery backup power, and vehicle-to-home emergency power. Skilled in qualifying end-user needs, communicating expectations, developing timelines, coordinating team response, and ensuring compliance with project scope and goals. • Reporting and Analysis, Database Management, Software Engineering: California Solar Initiative (Solar Water Heating database, SaveEnergy123.com), UCSD ($1B “Imagine What’s Next” giving campaign), e-commerce websites. Skilled in developing back-end database, reporting, and web-based user interfaces. Proficient in dynamic data visualization for the web and EXCEL, and in communicating effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Grant Proposal Writing: UCSD/ESW/Sun Edison (Awarded - “Electric Vehicle and Personal Electronics Mobile, Off-Grid Solar Charging Station for UCSD Campus”), D.O.E.(“Flywheel Airport Power and Transportation Loop”), Army SBIR (“Wireless Battery Charging for Soldiers in Combat”). • Marketing, Messaging and Surveys: “Green HOV Sticker” Flyer, “Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Survey”, “Energy Ecosystem” (EV/PV + Battery Backup), “Super Prius 100+MPG” advertisement, “Blackout Party” advertisement, SDRES’ Sustainability Tour (Tri-Fold Brochure, 1-PageAd).