Swahili language consultant and instructor. Contracts with defense agencies to teach all levels of immersive Swahili language. Short and long term contracts include remote teaching, immersion courses, curriculum development, language tool testing, translation and subtitling.

Area Manager consulting in solar sales and energy efficiency, managing Marin and covering the Bay Area doing in-home energy consultations, designing solar systems, and making home improvement recommendations for energy efficiency. Follow up on leads generated and close deals for solar, radiant barrier and roof installations, complete in-home consultation and closing from measurements to financing. Skilled at closing, building relationships, lead generation, sales management.

Instruct military professionals in Swahili language and culture in a full immersion environment. Develop curriculum and prepare students in online and classroom environments for DLPT and OPI test. Work for a variety of defense contractors through for special forces contracts in San Diego and then in Washington DC. Led immersion trips to East Africa. Short and long term contracts for Swahili expertise, curriculum development, translation, subtitles, etc.

Represents solar company at tradeshows, explaining the benefits of solar to potential customersSets up appointments for consultations in home and enters leads into CRM.

Installed various types of grid-tied photovoltaic modules and inverters for residential and commercial roofs, also experienced in thermal installations. Experience on both roof and ground crew as well as pre-install activities including system sizing, and post installation activities such as documentation, testing, etc

Act as a part time installer & marketer for commercial and residential solar installation company. In charge of expanding business through solar leads, improving web presence and international business development.

The Grid AlternativeSolar InstallerMarch 2011 – present • Installs various types of grid-tied photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial roofs on a volunteer basis • Working knowledge and classroom training in OSHA compliance and safety practices.• Experience on both roof and ground crew • Worked with both ground and roof-mount systems• Install roof railings for tilt angle non tilt angle with stand offs• Installation experience with tile, stone tile, and shingle roofs• Good understanding of calculating and designing a system based on the customer’s usage and needs.• Excellent ability to explain and sell the benefits and incentives of choosing solar• Knowledge of all photovoltaic systems• Trained as a ground leader