Jesse Lare Email & Phone Number

United States

As the Engineering Assistant Manager, I play a supportive role in managing engineering teams that span multiple departments, including Residential AV & Lighting, Commercial AV, and Commercial Lighting. Utilizing Agile Scrum methodologies, I am responsible for backlog planning, task assignment, and the development of one-week sprints for the engineering team members. I also conduct daily touchpoints to monitor progress and ensure that projects are completed efficiently, while also being mindful not to overload team members. In addition to this, I manage the company's engineering interns, providing them with practical work experience in a well-established systems integration environment.

Winter Park, Florida, United States

As the Engineering Team Lead, I was responsible for managing a small team of lighting engineers dedicated to commercial lighting control projects. My duties included reviewing engineering documentation and proposals for large scale projects. Additionally, I provided project engineering support for sales that transitioned into active projects.

Winter Park, Florida

As an Associate Engineer at a systems integration company, I worked closely with the Lighting Manager to develop my skills in commercial lighting controls design and project engineering. My responsibilities included contributing to the design and execution of commercial lighting projects for a range of facilities such as hotels, large commercial buildings, restaurants, and more. Clients and projects I’ve worked on have been for Fortune 500 companies.

Altamonte Springs, Fl

In my role as the Production & Assembly Division Manager, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of the department, including the management of technicians and inventory. My responsibilities extended to the financial performance of the division. I was involved in sourcing parts for custom cabling projects, which ranged from patch cables and audio cables to fiber optic cables and custom wiring harnesses. In addition, I coordinated the design, quoting, and production phases of specialized laser engraving equipment, among other electronic solutions.Project Coordinator/Manager:Specializing in Audio/Visual (A/V) projects due to my educational background and skill set, my role involved sourcing leads and identifying viable projects for bidding, ensuring their profitability and feasibility. I also managed fiber optic cabling projects, coordinating from initiation to completion. Professionally recognized as an A/V Technologist by AVIXA, I am currently on track to attain both CTS and CTS-D certifications. Additionally, I hold a CFOIS (CommScope Fiber Optic Infrastructure Specialist) designation.

Sanford,Fl

Leveraging my expertise in the LED lighting sector, I was responsible for generating a wide range of marketing materials, including business cards, data sheets, promotional flyers, and product launch announcements using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. I also contributed to e-blast campaigns and provided voice-over narration for instructional installation videos. Beyond marketing, I actively participated in both Sales and Engineering meetings to offer insights that helped steer the direction and expansion of the product line.

Oviedo, Fl

In various roles within the organization, my responsibilities extended across multiple facets of the business. Primarily serving as a Product Knowledge Specialist, I conducted training sessions for sales staff, new dealers, and distributors, covering company policies, product specifications, and fundamental principles of electricity and electronics. My scope also included specialized training in lighting systems, specifically LED applications for commercial, industrial, marine, and residential settings. Utilizing my background in electronics and Audio Engineering, I offered technical repairs and modifications to LED components. Additionally, I managed key accounts and provided consultative support to distributors, guiding them through technical inquiries, sales strategies, and product recommendations. My duties also encompassed preparing energy analysis, return on investment reports, and photometric assessments.

Certificate, Full Stack Web Development, Computer Software Engineering, A

Completed an intensive 24-week Full Stack Development Bootcamp specializing in the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)..

Certificate, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Studied media technology and theories of aesthetics and communication, and workflow processes involved in creative branding.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Music And Sound Technology

Recording Arts