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- Manage the project management team company wide in both Colorado and California- Direct report for 6 Project Managers in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Central California- Implement best practices for each market specifically to promote customer service and project execution- Problem solve for macro issues that we as a company are facing to better serve our customers and maintain revenue goals- Manage my own caseload of 40-50 projects to remain up to date on the current processes implemented by the building departments and utilitiesWork closely with the 4 Regional Directors to ensure that we hit revenue goals and maintain profitability on all projects- Work with the sales director to ensure that we are setting proper expectations with customers- Handle all escalations that cannot be mediated by our team leads- Promote the development our the Project Management department through technical training, in-depth understanding of a project lifecycle, and the roles and responsibilities of all other departments to equip them with the skills to handle all obstacles that may face a project.

- Lead a team of 4 project managers in the Denver market- Worked with my team individually on a daily basis to promote their success and growth in the industry - Managed escalations from my team- Operated as a resource for my team regarding problem solving and project details- Simultaneously managed my own project caseload of 70-100 residential and commercial solar projects- Acted as the point of contact for my own project caseload to ensure a positive customer experience-Track costs associated to projects to ensure the Photon Brothers stays profitable on all installations- Worked cross functionally with all other departments on a daily basis to ensure project execution and success-

Centennial, Colorado, Us

• Overseeing 30 residential solar projects simultaneously • Submitting for permits for all projects with the various AHJs along the front range• Submitting for net meter approvals with the utilities• Scheduling the day-to-day activities of our install crew• Cash flow & budgeting for a 1MW multifamily apartment complex• Working cross functionally to ensure that all projects are completed within our set timelines• Work heavily with subcontractors to complete work outside of solar installations and to ensure that projects are completed within budget• Work with multiple engineering firms to solve problems that are faced when installing commercial scale solar• Communicating project progress with stakeholders weekly• Processing large quantity of data into understandable formats for decision making

• Managed a total of 250 projects since February of 2019 worth a total $7.5 million and 1.75mW of solar• Managing between 65-70 residential solar projects simultaneously.• See each project through from contract signing through project completion including site visits, permitting, net metering and scheduling installs and inspections. • Managed an install crew of 6 employees, including 3 mechanical installer, 2 electricians and 1 inspection technicians.• Planned the activities and routes for my crew two weeks in advanced to maximize efficiency.• Comprehensive knowledge of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) throughout the front range and their permitting and inspection processes.• Comprehensive knowledge of each utility in the front range and how each system should comply with their regulations.• Review contracts with customers to make sure everything is in accordance with what is expected to be fulfilled• Averaging 90 days from contract entry to project completion.• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to organize, track, and implement many facets of every project.• Work with subcontractors to complete work outside of the scope of the solar installation like trenching, service disconnects, panel upgrades and roof repairs.• Work cross functionally with every department on a day-today basis to make sure projects are being completed correctly and in timely fashion.• Work with homeowner’s associations to ensure that our installs comply with their guidelines.

• Consulted with homeowners, explaining the benefits of residential solar and how it would directly impact them through analysis.• Generated $475,000 in revenue for the company over the duration of my employment as a consultant• Top sales rep in the market for several months, selling over 100kWs• Generated my own leads and developed my own pipeline through several channels.• Gained in-depth knowledge of the solar industry and the different components that are involved.

Chantilly, Va, Us

Coordinated with senior management to begin the process of re-branding the company's marketing collateral. Created marketing material to be used at various events. Took a leadership position in spear-heading the effort to restructure BCF's inventory management system and begin data collection on the company's expenses.

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

• Communicate with the organization’s partners to improve the services that we currently provide to them• Profile each partner company as well as each startup to identify possible trends in the clean technology market• Communicate with the Clean Tech Navigate Northeast incubator program participants to find ways to better improve the services we provide to them

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

• Assisting in improving business operations through data tracking over time• Editing and improving survey information sent out to companies in our incubator• Communicate with the Clean Tech Navigate Northeast incubator program participants to find ways to better improve the services we provide to them

Medway, Massachusetts, Us

Worked closely with the commercial sales and marketing to identify potential customers. Assisted in the development of a system to expedite the process of locating and evaluating potential sites to install solar arrays. Used Google Earth Pro and the Massachusetts State GIS program "Oliver" to size up and sites as well as locate new locations and owner information.

Assisting with day-to-day operations and business development. Helping to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Ecogen Services by improving their day-to-day operations through improved organization. Work with the president of the organization to finalize solar installation contracts and interact with potential clients about solar installations.

Oversee the operations of a large concessions stand of approximately 10-12 employees and their training of food service and preparation, working the register, and keeping managing inventory. Each event the stand would handle the collection of approximately $10,000 per event in which I would handle the bank deposits and the calculations of all sales.

Alexandria, Va, Us

For 10 weeks in the science labs provided by Brant University, I worked with Dr. Crowley-Parmentier to analyze sediments along the Providence River for trace metals and determine their concentrations and whether or not they are harmful to the Providence River and Narragansett Bay ecosystem. To accomplish this and acquire the information I needed, I learned different methods of metal digestion techniques as well as sample analysis utilizing an ICP-MS.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Educated Mayan villages on more sustainable farming practices as well as how to be financially responsible • Assessed the financial situation of farming families to be assessed by the organization looking for future families to assist.• Advocated agroforestry• Provided farming families with the resources they needed to uplift themselves out of poverty• Became very knowledgeable of sustainable techniques and practices

Master Of Environmental Science & Policy

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Environmental Science, Environmental Science