Jim Schmidt

Partner at CSD Energy Advisors

Meet Jim Schmidt, a passionate and versatile individual with a knack for problem-solving. Jim has had diverse experiences in different fields, including sales, research consulting, landscaping, coffee roasting, and bartending.

Jim Schmidt is a York University graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Honours, majoring in Theatre. He also obtained a Certificate in General Studies from Thompson Rivers University. Jim is an expert in sales and has a remarkable work ethic that emphasizes integrity over cheap closing tactics. He believes that sales are essentially problem-solving and finding ways to help individuals or organizations meet their needs.

Jim has served as a Research Consultant at Grant Advance Solutions Inc and worked as a Landscaper at Vision Landscaping. In addition, he has held several other job titles such as Materiel Management - Porter & Driver at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority, Independent Sales Representative at Combined Insurance, Outside Sales Representative at The Acquisition Group, Producer/Host at You Laugh We Donate, Coffee Roaster at 2% Jazz Coffee, Waiter at 10 Acres Bistro, and Bartender at Recipe Unlimited Corporation.

An avid believer in the Pareto principle, Jim's goal is to solve problems with the best results possible. He has a keen ability to isolate the essential ingredients of effectiveness and discard what doesn't work. Jim is a generalist by nature and can fit into most roles with ease.

Jim is always open to chatting with people and exploring new opportunities. He's a team player and is excited about helping any good organization in any way he can.

Experience

Partner at CSD Energy Advisors (January 2018 - Present)

Vice President at NRG Energy (November 2016 - January 2018), Vice President at NRG Energy (January 2014 - November 2016), Principal, NRG Solutions at NRG Energy (July 2011 - January 2014), Energy Marketing Manager - Indirect Sales at Reliant Energy (July 2005 - January 2009), Energy Marketing Associate at Reliant Energy (July 2004 - June 2005), Front Office Representative at Reliant Energy (June 2003 - June 2004), Billing Representative - Commercial and Industrial Accounts at Reliant Energy (January 2002 - May 2003), Sales Representative at Omni Data Systems (May 2001 - November 2001)