Favorite Parts of Being a Director of Development at GridStor
Matthew, Director of Development at GridStor, thrives on the dynamic nature of the role, enjoying "the hub of the wheel" aspect of collaborating with diverse experts—"from lawyers to engineers to ecologists"—to advance projects. This variety, coupled with the need to frequently leave the desk, makes the position engaging and fulfilling, a stark contrast to previous, less active roles.
Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Dynamic Work Environment
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Matthew Gilliland
Director of Development
GridStor
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA Anderson MBA
Environmental & Related Sciences
Energy & Utilities
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. The dynamic nature of the role and the variety of tasks involved.
2. The opportunity to work with a wide range of people with diverse expertise.
3. The balance between office work and fieldwork
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
I really enjoy how dynamic development is, and how each day is truly different. I work with a wide range of people with different expertise, from lawyers to engineers, project finance folks, ecologists, biologists, public affairs, politicians, lobbyists, communications, and marketing people.
You are the hub of the wheel, and your job is to engage different people at different stages and use their expertise to develop a project. For that reason, the job is incredibly dynamic.
I have both steel-toed boots and dress shoes; you need both for this role, and I really like that. I also love that I'm not at a desk all day, every day. For me, that was a big challenge in my past job. I really love that I need to get away from the desk at least once or twice a week to do this job effectively.