Debra Sussman

24 Lyons Street - New Britain, CT 06052

(860) 223-1999 - dsa69688@westpost.net
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
Excellent data management and self-guided research skills. Expert as a pipeline
scheduler and distribution forecaster while mitigating high penalty costs. Super
ior customer relations both inside and outside company provided me the necessary
information to complete and excel in all functions.
Experience:
Select Energy, A Subsidiary of Northeast Utilities, Berlin, CT - Senior Gas Sche
duler, 2003-2006
* Scheduled natural gas on multiple interstate pipelines servicing the New Engla
nd infrastructure.
* Mitigate interstate pipeline penalties and savings up to $500,000 for each inc
ident.
* Knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and State Public Utility Com
missions' rates, tariff regulations, and operational conditions on all Northeast
interstate pipelines and local distribution systems (LDC).
* Execute and manage transportation and storage portfolio valued in excess of $1
.5M.
* Asset optimization of portfolio through scheduling and capacity release.
* Expert scheduler, capacity analyst and database manager.
Select Energy, Berlin, CT - Natural Gas Supply Analyst, 1999-2003
* Forecast and schedule natural gas in New England market via nominations to LDC
s within specified deadlines and requirements.
* Complete knowledge of Tariffs and Operating Conditions for more than fifteen n
atural gas local distributions companies.
* Developed the retail gas trading desk.
* Nominate and forecast on a daily and monthly basis to mitigate daily balancing
penalties. Analyze, monitor and imbalance trade on individual LDC pools to mini
mize monthly cash-outs with savings in excess of $50,000 monthly.
* Verification, confirmation, and reconciliation of supplier/LDC/Pipeline monthl
y invoices.
Northeast Utilities, Berlin, CT - Engineering Technician, 1989-1999
* Responsible for issuing monthly, annual and semi-annual reports for short- and
long-term forecasts requiring data collection, analyses, and development.
* Engineering analyses related to negotiation and administration of long-term el
ectric purchase agreements and pricing mechanisms. Extensive use of SAS programm
ing.
* Interdepartmental collaboration and coordination to provide budget and forecas
ting data, rate case dockets, and fuel clause information regarding ISO New Engl
and, The Department of Public Utility Control (DPCU) for regulatory reviews.
Northeast Utilities, Berlin, CT - Document Processor, 1984-1989
* Data processing (IBM/WANG/VAX/Word Perfect) support for engineering department
responsible for power supply, planning and research requiring advanced training
in all applications. Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to wor
k under extreme time constraints, and resourcefulness to meet company deadlines.
Major Accomplishments
* Resourceful and experienced scheduler on all New England interstate Gas Pipeli
nes.
* Transportation and storage asset optimization.
* Developed and administered system and process management improvements.
* Group leader for company-wide database for thirty non-utility generators under
long-term contract.
Expertise
* Excellent data management and data manipulation skills, specializing in Excel
V-Lookup and Pivot Tables.
* Extensive technical experience with various software products.
* Resourceful and diligent with proven record of success.
Education: Endicott Junior College, Tunxis Community College
Computer Skills: Windows, Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup), Access, LDC and Inters
tate Pipeline Electronic Bulletin Boards, Gas Management Systems, SAS Programmin
g.
Other: Supermarket functions including accounts payable, payroll, courtesy booth
, and cashiering. Document Processor on IBM, Digital and Word Perfect.
References: Available Upon Request