Candy Jones Email & Phone Number

Specialize in bringing solar installs from point of sale to completion. Work with building departments, utilities and HOA's to receive approvals on applications on behalf of our clients.

Transitioned company from outsourcing solar installations and brought them in house. Responsible for sourcing, hiring and managing new installation teams, including developing new policies and procedures. Stepped in to facilitate the changeover between former COO, company merger and new CEO. Currently manage 18 Installers and 2 Journeyman Electricians. Oversee the day to day operations of residential projects from point of sale to activation. Handle all licensing, permitting, design, scheduling and interconnection of dozens of new solar installations at any given time. Educate, council, encourage and train new employees both on the executive and installation level. Oversee increasingly busy D&R team including scheduling and insurance negotiations.

Manage residential solar installations from point of sale to post install. Obtain building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies. Facilitate utility interconnection and rebates for residential and commercial installations. Coordinate internal and external installation teams. including schedules. Work with multiple lending agencies to apply, maintain and complete loans for construction. Maintain multiple databases for efficient communication between installers, clients, management and investors including; Quickbase, Quickbooks, Pipedrive, Egnyte, GoogleDrive and Salesforce.

At City Electric I provided a variety of services to the President and CEO over my five your tenure with the company. Managed day to day operations of the Electrical division which included but was not limited to: scheduling, client follow up, material procurement, dispatching of personnel, creating proposals and invoicing. Duties also included taking calls, setting appointments, creating and managing databases. Including SalesForce, Box, Jobber, Quickbooks and multiple Xcel created databases based on need. As the Project Manager I would manage the day to day operations of the internal solar installation team. Worked with multiple sales partners and managed clients based on expectations set forth by the associated sales team/company. Obtained licenses and permits with multiple jurisdictional authorities throughout Colorado including State. Tracked AHJ design and permitting requirements and coordinated with designers and engineers to acquire plan sets and engineering documents for permitting. Coordinated installation schedules by working with clients and installation team to assure an efficient installation and client satisfaction.

Manage the day to day operations of 7 divisions, including; Roofing, Solar, Windows, Insulation, Heating and AC as well as Energy Audits. Work with public utilities to insur compliance with local and federal programs. Manage schedule for all divisions, General Managers and Partners as well as internal and subcontractor schedules. Including interdepartmental coordination of services. Utilize accounting and proprietary software for general AP/AR as well as operations.

Provide Multifaceted Support to President of Company, Operations Manager, Regional Director & Sales Team Support Multiple Offices in 4 StatesAct as sole point of contact for HeadquartersCoordinate Vendors/Suppliers, Sub Contractors & Project Managers accordinglyUtilize QuickBooks for Payments, Invoicing, Material Tracking, Check Writing, Etc.Create Spreadsheets and Databases to track everything from Production, Leads & Calls to Project Management Tracking, Profit & Loss, Materials , etcMarketing & Advertising Input & Assistance on a regular basisCreated & Implemented all organization procedures, policies and mandates.Created all letters, mailings, marketing materialsCollection of Past due & Current Accounts, Conduct Daily Collections on all overdue Accounts. Set up & Implement Software Programs for Tracking & Monitoring Customers, Customer & Insurance Information, Claim Information, Sales Rep & Related Information, and Service Agreements & Change Orders. Monitor Sales Reps to make sure they Adhere to Office ProceduresRecord & Make Bank DepositsPull Permits, Comply with City, State & Federal Codes.Act as Liaison between Mortgage Companies, Insurance Companies & Clients Process new hires, new hire paperwork, Check Reference’s, Run Background & Drug ScreeningRun Weekly Sales/Status Meeting, Create and distribute Sales, Client & Completion PacketsCourt Filings as Needed Utilize QuickBooks for the Daily entry of all checks, bills, invoices, credit memos & statementsScheduling & Travel Preparation, including itineraries for President & Operations Manager

Provide Multifaceted Support to CEO, CFO, VP, Shop Manager & EstimatorUtilize QuickBooks to create Sales Orders, Purchase Orders & InvoicesCreate Bill of Lading for each Sales Order Create and Maintain intricate Excel Spreadsheets to track everything from Attendance to Sales OrdersAssist with Workman’s Comp, Wage Garnishments and Unemployment RequestsMeet and Greet Clients and Visitors Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office. Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing. Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system. Sign for and distribute UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne packages.Coordinate with Vendors to acquire services, negotiate prices and maintain inventory. Research, price, and purchase office furniture and supplies. Coordinate and Maintain records for staff Office Space, Phones, Parking, Company Credit Cards & Office Keys.Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences. Maintain and distribute staff weekly schedules.Collect and maintain PC inventory.Support staff in assigned project based work.

Provide Comprehensive Support to Managers & RecruitersSource open positions and provide leads to Sr. Recruiter by utilizing Job Boards, Postings and Various Recruiting ResourcesRun Payroll and follow up on all payroll related issuesResponsible for all New Hire Paperwork, Offer Letters, Orientation and Follow-UpManage Office, Replenish Supplies, Answer Phones, Set ScheduleAct as liaison between Corporate Office, Clients, Customers and Staff.Data Entry of all information into the Office Automation systemPrescreen all potential contractors for matching skill sets and qualificationsPost Job Description and follow up on all initial contractor leadsProvide leads to the Business Development TeamContinually striving to increase knowledge and capabilities by seeking out new opportunities

Us

Provided full candidate support including phone and in person screening of applicants, interview scheduling, verify information submitted in application, evaluation testing, initiate and complete background checks, degree and general education verification.Provided full administrative support; maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, new hire processing, creating and posting job descriptions. Created Administrative Assistant Training Manual and Front Office User Guide.Increased overall professionalism in office by implementing new procedures and helping to enforce current company policy.Developed recruiting strategies to ensure a pool of qualified candidates in order to meet the hiring company’s needs. Handled all EDD related issues including unemployment claims, benefit audits, and new hire reporting. Researched and generated sales leads effectively helping to increase company revenue. Data Mined and reviewed on average between 300-500 resumes weekly. Conducted orientation for new hires highlighting rules and guidelines. Administered coaching and counselingCarried out full Staffing Manager duties on a daily basisUtilized Word and Excel to create multiple documentsCreated and maintained efficient, multi faceted filing system. Assisted with Tech Support.Assisted Payroll & Light A/R

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Administrative AssistantFirst point of contact for all candidates, clients and vendors. Consistently provided professional and courteous customer service. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff including implementing procedures, and effectively managing all essential tasks. Recruiting, screening of candidates, scheduling and conducting employment testing, completion of background checks and drug screening, and verification of new hire paperwork. Processed between 50 and 75 candidate applications accurately each week while maintaining current database. Created Daily and Weekly Staffing, Sales, Recruiting and Expense reports. Ensured I-9 compliance with Federal requirements.Responsible for all file management and all operational functions of the office Use company database to generate reports and maintain files. Worked with payroll and other departments to insure the employee matters were handled and or corrected. Created training manual for new and acting administrative assistants. Create Flyers, Job Descriptions, Drafted Letters, Memos and Reports. Provide multi-faceted assistance to all divisions of RCS. Eliminated Backlog of Outstanding Documents in two Branch officesRecruiterInitiate and maintain contact with multiple colleges, city and state run agencies, community organizations and other programs in order to recruit for current and pending positions. Find and recruit qualified candidates for open temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions through various means such as; referrals, job postings, internet searches and Open HousesReviewed resumes and recruited candidates based upon a strict profile of characteristics created to meet our client’s needs. Screened and scheduled applicants for interviews based upon current need and relevance of candidate job history. Maintained or exceeded recruiting quotas.

Roseville, Ca, Us

Managed busy admissions office and heavy incoming calls, 16 phone lines.Created and implemented tracking systems to manage daily leads and transcript requests.Created Database for tracking high school recruitment leads and their outcome.Data entry of student applications into PeopleSoft and matriculation once they were approved.Communicated effectively with other education facilities in an effort to verify information.Effectively interacted with Staff and Students providing customer service and Trouble Shooting issues.Assisted in the Business and Financial Aid Office’s as needed. Helped create and distribute new student recruitment marketing materials.Assisted with new student orientations, mentoring and honor society programs.