Top Talent like Brigette are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Brigette Gillespie

Operations Manager
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
ESG Account Manager | LEED Green Associate | Data Enthusiast
Currently, I serve as an ESG Account Manager, where I manage client relationships, oversee project management, and collaborate on product development. My previous roles include Senior Manager of Utilities, where I managed utility billing for over 260 properties, and Senior Sustainability Manager, where I led ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives. I have also held executive assistant positions, supporting high-level executives and facilitating communication across teams. My experience spans project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, with a focus on sustainability and utility management. I am committed to driving innovation and efficiency in all my professional endeavors.

Work History

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ESG Account Manager

ConserviceManage relationships with client executives and senior stakeholders while growing the account footprint for the organization’s largest client. Oversee project management and cross-functional team coordination. Partner closely with the Sales team on strategy for renewals, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities. Monitor market trends, legislative changes, and client feedback, advocating for product innovations for both SaaS technology updates and consulting offerings. Collaborate with Product teams on roadmap planning and feature prioritization and actively contribute to both the GRESB and BPS internal product development teams, acting as the client advocate to align client needs with innovative solutions. Develop training materials, webinars, and email templates for internal teams and clients to drive platform engagement and identify product upsell opportunities. Facilitate monthly onboarding process to ensure timely delivery. Partner with internal teams to identify process improvements and develop client-specific SOPs, ensuring updates align with the existing framework while adapting as needed for optimal outcomes. Conduct research, problem-solving, and stakeholder analysis.
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Senior Manager of Utilities - Energy & Water

CortlandSep 2022 - Mar 2023 • 7 mosManage resident utility billing for a portfolio of 260+ multifamily properties single-handedly for the first year and a half – including overseeing billing processes, budgeting, and ensuring accurate billing and reporting. Currently oversees a team of 3. Create high-quality dashboards and reports for multi-stakeholder consumption.
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Senior Sustainability Manager/Sustainability Manager

CortlandJul 2020 - Sep 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mosSimultaneously managed the Utility department while establishing the Sustainability team - including recruiting and training members, setting goals and objectives, defining responsibilities, and implementing programs to improve the company’s ESG impact. Successfully led and managed the large-scale utility billing and ESG reporting platform transition from start to finish, including conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating terms, and gaining internal buy-in. Utilized strong project management skills, including risk assessment, project planning, and resource allocation, to ensure the project was completed on time during GRESB reporting season, while minimizing the impact on the community teams. Managed tracking of performance metrics for ESG reporting. Oversaw the inaugural and subsequent annual reporting for Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Worked with fund management team on investor due diligence, reporting, and presentations related to ESG practices, and advised the ESG Committee. Directed three sustainability analysts and 3rd party consultants for accurate data reporting. Developed training – both online and in-person – for utilities and sustainability. Co-created and presented ESG overview to 700+ internal and external stakeholders at 2021 Cortland Prime, and scripted and presented a utility overview to 500+ internal stakeholders at 2022 Cortland Prime.
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Executive Assistant

CortlandJan 2018 - Jul 2020 • 2 yrs 7 mosProvided support to the EVP of Operations and Facilities. Served as the primary point of contact for the resident communication software, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to the community teams. Utilized extensive knowledge of the software product to provide hands-on training and support to users, improving efficiency and user satisfaction.
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Executive Assistant

WorldpayOct 2015 - Jan 2018 • 2 yrs 4 mosProvided a bridge for smooth communication between the Executive Leadership Team, employees, and clients, while directly supporting the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Transformation Officer, and SVP Human Resources. Created presentations designed for internal and external stakeholders, including board members, clients, and staff. Worked closely with Human Resources and Technology to onboard new employees and contractors, including training and mentoring new Executive Assistants. Assisted departments with development of best practice guidelines for processes resulting in cost savings. Responsible for updating and maintaining various departmental SharePoint sites. Planned and executed onsite and offsite meetings and large group events (domestic and international), while staying within budget.

Education

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University of Missouri-Kansas City

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
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University of Washington

Baltic Summer Studies, Intensive Lithuanian

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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ESG Account Manager | LEED Green Associate | Data Enthusiast
Currently, I serve as an ESG Account Manager, where I manage client relationships, oversee project management, and collaborate on product development. My previous roles include Senior Manager of Utilities, where I managed utility billing for over 260 properties, and Senior Sustainability Manager, where I led ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives. I have also held executive assistant positions, supporting high-level executives and facilitating communication across teams. My experience spans project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, with a focus on sustainability and utility management. I am committed to driving innovation and efficiency in all my professional endeavors.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Brigette are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Brigette Gillespie

Operations Manager
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

ESG Account Manager

ConserviceManage relationships with client executives and senior stakeholders while growing the account footprint for the organization’s largest client. Oversee project management and cross-functional team coordination. Partner closely with the Sales team on strategy for renewals, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities. Monitor market trends, legislative changes, and client feedback, advocating for product innovations for both SaaS technology updates and consulting offerings. Collaborate with Product teams on roadmap planning and feature prioritization and actively contribute to both the GRESB and BPS internal product development teams, acting as the client advocate to align client needs with innovative solutions. Develop training materials, webinars, and email templates for internal teams and clients to drive platform engagement and identify product upsell opportunities. Facilitate monthly onboarding process to ensure timely delivery. Partner with internal teams to identify process improvements and develop client-specific SOPs, ensuring updates align with the existing framework while adapting as needed for optimal outcomes. Conduct research, problem-solving, and stakeholder analysis.
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Senior Manager of Utilities - Energy & Water

CortlandSep 2022 - Mar 2023 • 7 mosManage resident utility billing for a portfolio of 260+ multifamily properties single-handedly for the first year and a half – including overseeing billing processes, budgeting, and ensuring accurate billing and reporting. Currently oversees a team of 3. Create high-quality dashboards and reports for multi-stakeholder consumption.
C

Senior Sustainability Manager/Sustainability Manager

CortlandJul 2020 - Sep 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mosSimultaneously managed the Utility department while establishing the Sustainability team - including recruiting and training members, setting goals and objectives, defining responsibilities, and implementing programs to improve the company’s ESG impact. Successfully led and managed the large-scale utility billing and ESG reporting platform transition from start to finish, including conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating terms, and gaining internal buy-in. Utilized strong project management skills, including risk assessment, project planning, and resource allocation, to ensure the project was completed on time during GRESB reporting season, while minimizing the impact on the community teams. Managed tracking of performance metrics for ESG reporting. Oversaw the inaugural and subsequent annual reporting for Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Worked with fund management team on investor due diligence, reporting, and presentations related to ESG practices, and advised the ESG Committee. Directed three sustainability analysts and 3rd party consultants for accurate data reporting. Developed training – both online and in-person – for utilities and sustainability. Co-created and presented ESG overview to 700+ internal and external stakeholders at 2021 Cortland Prime, and scripted and presented a utility overview to 500+ internal stakeholders at 2022 Cortland Prime.
C

Executive Assistant

CortlandJan 2018 - Jul 2020 • 2 yrs 7 mosProvided support to the EVP of Operations and Facilities. Served as the primary point of contact for the resident communication software, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to the community teams. Utilized extensive knowledge of the software product to provide hands-on training and support to users, improving efficiency and user satisfaction.
W

Executive Assistant

WorldpayOct 2015 - Jan 2018 • 2 yrs 4 mosProvided a bridge for smooth communication between the Executive Leadership Team, employees, and clients, while directly supporting the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Transformation Officer, and SVP Human Resources. Created presentations designed for internal and external stakeholders, including board members, clients, and staff. Worked closely with Human Resources and Technology to onboard new employees and contractors, including training and mentoring new Executive Assistants. Assisted departments with development of best practice guidelines for processes resulting in cost savings. Responsible for updating and maintaining various departmental SharePoint sites. Planned and executed onsite and offsite meetings and large group events (domestic and international), while staying within budget.

Education

U

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
U

University of Washington

Baltic Summer Studies, Intensive Lithuanian

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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