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San Francisco, California, US

OnSwitch is a commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar energy project developer and engineering- procurement-construction provider growing fast by leveraging proprietary software for national multi-building customers. The Company was founded by a highly experienced team who developed and patented a software and data platform that offers superior customer.

Salinas, California, US

• A vertically integrated engineering, construction, and procurement firm that designs, develops, and operates large-scale microgrids for commercial and industrial customers. Led finance and operations efforts overseeing.
• $5 million in Series A funding and $1 million in a line of credit raised by creating a detailed process to appraise investors and banks.
• 750% increase in the top line realized in five years by focusing on and helping agricultural customers understand the energy savings possible with the company’s microgrids.
• 40% savings in customers’ costs generated by maximizing operations of the electric microgrid, which resulted in greater stakeholder satisfaction and a better reputation for the company.
• 21% reduction in CAPEX-project costs achieved by conducting thorough negotiations of preferred vendor contracts.
• Delivered $40+ million in projects on time and within budget by managing all aspects of each project.

Los Altos, CA, US

• A mid-size commercial and residential solar energy equipment installation company. Managed finance, accounting, and business functions with a team of five finance and operations associates.
• 31% jump in inspection pass rates and a 23% decrease in installation times attained by implementing new operations processes and procedures.
• Doubled revenue and opened three new locations by implementing a rigorous sales process.
• 20% rise in gross margins earned by gaining supplier agreements to lower equipment pricing.

Oakland, CA, US

• Provided software and residential solar equipment to franchisees responsible for sales and installation in 14 states.Led finance and accounting operations directing a contingent of eight.
• $12 million in venture capital secured by presenting detailed business plans describing the opportunities afforded by proposed investments to multiple venture capital firms.
• Augmented financial and operational efficiencies by directing the transition of the accounting system to NetSuite from QuickBooks.
• Scaled the company workforce from 20 to 110 employees by devising and deploying a comprehensive recruiting plan and aiding in the completion of a strategic acquisition.
• 375% surge in the number of franchisees and a 250% vault in sales earned in three years by identifying fertile solar markets and recruiting area franchisees with the greatest potential for success.

• One of the world’s largest and most advanced video search engines offering more than 35 million hours of material supplied by 750+ media partnerships.Led creation of a $75 million OPEX budget and oversaw corporate.
• 59% spike in top line to $114 million obtained by bolstering the acquisition of two complementary companies that provided $66 million in incremental revenue.
• Created and activated dashboard-available KPI reports that highlighted trends and opportunities promoting more timely and judicious decision-making affecting revenue and margins.
• 16% surpassing of the annual operating plan enabled by supplying management with detailed analysis and reports that illuminated opportunities for profitable plan adjustments.

US

Responsible for providing incisive, value-added financial support and analyses to Senior Management, and led the forecasting and analytical processes surrounding business operations and new strategic growth initiatives.

Responsible for deal analysis and underwriting, new property acquisitions, project development, and sales and marketing; played a key role in the redevelopment of a historic property from a blighted vacant building into upscale urban condominiums, interacted with various debt and equity partners helping secure over $50 million in financing.

US

Served as a turnaround management consultant for various public and private distressed technology companies, working as financial analyst who assisted senior management in financial reporting, business segment analysis, situational analysis, bankruptcy process, corporate dissolutions and domestic and foreign subsidiary consolidation.

Key employee of an Internet start-up that raised $30 million in venture funding, was responsible for initiating contact and closing deals with prospective partners, from initial pitch through contract negotiations.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Represented landlords in the leasing of their commercial office space; responsible for marketing and leasing 1.5 million square feet in Los Angeles, projects included 444 Flower, 1000 Wilshire and Wateridge, and represented tenants in locating and leasing retail and office space.