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Gardnerville, NV, US

San Francisco Bay Area

• Directed comprehensive management of solar projects, ensuring flawless execution, timely installations, and surpassing client expectations, accumulating over 2,000 hours in project management.
• Cultivated a robust client base through strategic marketing, referrals, and positive word-of-mouth, driving consistent business growth
• Established a strategic partnership with SunPower as a non-installing dealer, managing clientele across the Northern Bay Area and providing access to cutting-edge solar solutions
• Consulted closely with homeowners to identify tailored energy solutions, fostering enduring relationships and positioning the company as a preferred provider of personalized solar services

Napa, California

• Led the comprehensive management of solar and electrical projects at Healthy Buildings, ensuring smooth progression from initiation to closure, with over 1,000 hours of project management experience
• Negotiated a $96,000 reduction in overhead costs by securing discounted rates from suppliers for materials essential to future solar installations. This initiative reduced monthly equipment shipment costs from $27,000.
• Partnered with a key solar vendor to develop innovative installation techniques for corrugated commercial buildings, enhancing the company's ability to implement solar solutions in diverse environments
• Utilized expertise in marketing, project management, and sales to establish and grow the Healthy Buildings Energy Group, a new division dedicated to advancing renewable energy initiatives

San Francisco, California, United States

• Participated in the electrical installation and systems setup for a newly constructed 5-unit multi-residential property
• Managed and organized electrical supplies on-site, contributing to efficient workflow and project completion

Asia, Middle East, South America

• 18 months of travel throughout 12 countries: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Cyprus, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia, from April 2016 to October 2017

San Francisco Bay Area, California

• Designed and sold over $700,000 worth of residential solar energy systems per quarter to customers across the San Francisco Bay Area, leading various marketing and process improvement projects that boosted revenues and.
• Led a major project to enhance the company’s system monitoring software, collaborating with the vendor’s tech support teams to activate all accounts and creating a pioneering advance notification system for production.
• Developed a range of marketing materials, including testimonial-based print materials, product installation videos, instructional videos for achieving monthly kWh usage targets, and a step-by-step loan application.
• Exceeded aggressive sales targets by up to 139% per quarter by providing customers with detailed knowledge of products, warranties, government incentive programs, and competitor proposal analyses
• Achieved a closing rate of up to 50% per quarter with an average net promoter score of 9/10 by offering tailored solutions based on each client’s financing, design layout, and production output needs

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Conducted comprehensive market analysis and research for commercial solar energy projects across the U.S., including examining local, regional, and state-level incentives, rates, and renewable energy programs. This.
• Researched over 130 potential solar project sites for seven prospective clients, compiling custom energy management packages for each site’s production output, funding opportunities, and ROI, ultimately qualifying 27.
• Developed an innovative marketing presentation using 3D animation to demonstrate the benefits of solar energy systems

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Redesigned a proposal tool for an independent solar energy company, featuring a more customer-friendly layout that highlighted the benefits of solar energy and included a customized ROI section. This upgrade helped.
• Cut overhead costs by 40% by switching from an expensive traditional phone system with high international calling rates to a cost-effective Wi-Fi-based software platform

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Redesigned an independently owned solar energy company’s proposal tool to include a more customer-friendly layout showcasing the benefits of solar energy and incorporating a customized ROI segment, driving.
• Reduced overhead costs by 40% by transitioning from a traditional phone system with costly international calling rates to a Wi-Fi software platform
• Leveraged customer service, marketing, and administrative skills to fill a broad range of business needs common in temporary work environments.
• Resolved 80% of client financial disputes by addressing individual needs in an effective and attentive manner.
• Participated as member of green team activities designed as in-service training for Liberty Mutual employees.
• Met 100% personal and team weekly assignment goals within the marketing department.

San Francisco Bay Area, California

• Sales associate to three top-level senior agents whose combined expertise covered the Financial District, SOMA, and North Beach district of San Francisco.
• Independently implemented innovative marketing strategies to meet 110% targeted goals for commercial tenants.
• Established and developed client base of over 1,000 qualified customers in less than 3 months for retail, office, and industrial space through cold calls, advertisements, and associative networks.
• Certified in ACT Customer Service Management and COSTAR software; adapted each program layout design to fit within 97.5% commercial real estate specifications.

San Rafael, Bay Area

• Valued team leader in reaching daily and overall "new account" memberships at Banana Republic.
• Managed all aspects of the Men/Women's department in both sales and support.
• Increased revenue in specified jewelry market 300% over one quarter by applying innovative organizational strategies.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Sustainable Business, Concentration In Solar Energy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Urban & Regional Development, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon