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River Tisman

Brooklyn, NY • rivertisman@gmail.com • rivertisman.com

Analytical & Modeling Experience

Freight Electrification Cost & Emissions Modeling Study
January 2026
Freight Decarbonization Scenario Analysis
  • Built a Python-based emissions model estimating CO₂ impact of electrifying regional freight routes using route distance, fuel consumption, and emissions factor data.
  • Modeled total cost of ownership (TCO) comparing diesel and electric fleets under varying fuel price, maintenance, utilization, and policy incentive scenarios to assess financial viability of phased electrification.
Regional Growth Strategy Modeling
February 2025
Independent Applied Economic Study
  • Evaluated regional business engagement and participation datasets to identify sector-level economic development opportunities using structured quantitative assessment.
  • Developed data-driven outreach and prioritization recommendations informed by industry segmentation and economic participation metrics.
Public Investment Modeling
February 2025
Independent Economic Modeling Study
  • Constructed cost–benefit and funding allocation model using regional workforce and public expenditure data to assess infrastructure investment scenarios.
  • Performed discounted cash flow and sensitivity analysis to evaluate fiscal impact and scenario risk across multiple policy cases.

Work Experience

Barbuto Brooklyn at the 1 Hotel – Brooklyn, NY
July 2024 – Present
Sustainable Champion of Food & Beverage Division, Bartender
  • Designed and implemented waste-reduction and material efficiency initiatives within beverage operations to reduce single-use inputs and improve cost performance.
  • Created batching and inventory optimization systems to improve resource utilization and align operations with internal sustainability performance metrics.
Elegant Affairs Catering – New York, NY
April 2023 – Present
Event Captain
  • Directed operational logistics for 1,000+ guest events, optimizing labor allocation and execution sequencing under high-constraint conditions.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to maintain workflow efficiency across supply, service, and vendor systems.

Education

Stony Brook University
December 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Economics | GPA: 3.7
Stony Brook Economics Club
September 2023 – December 2025
Vice President
  • Led structured discussions on energy markets, sustainability economics, and macroeconomic policy frameworks.
  • Coordinated guest speaker events featuring professionals in finance, policy, and environmental sectors.

Skills

Programming & Analysis:
Python (pandas, numpy, matplotlib, scenario modeling), R, Excel (financial modeling, NPV, scenario analysis), SQL, Power BI
Data & Tools:
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Notion
Languages:
English (Native), Spanish (B2)