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Sunergy Solutions was formed for business development, sales, marketing, and distribution of innovative renewable energy products, services, and technology. With initial emphasis on solar photovoltaics, Sunergy Solutions provides collaborative consultation, engineering and design, and commissioned US-based manufacturing of fixed and transportable solar PV products. Sunergy Solutions' client companies have included solar PV manufacturers and distributors, engineering and systems design firms, and developers of net-zero energy building redesign and retrofit programs.Sunergy Solutions, a division of Sunergy Systems LLC, was formed in Austin, Texas in 2007 and is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association, American Solar Energy Society, and Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association. I formed this company because of my long-held fascination with solar photovoltaics, and my ongoing desire to increase the development and use of this technology.Sunergy Solutions' mission expanded to include developing financial resources and creative programs to access investment tax credits, power purchase agreements, DOE and utility rebates, Export-Import Bank support, and evolving performance-and-efficiency monitoring technology. This solutions-based approach to business development and sales, combined with my penchant for start-ups and emerging technologies, and a background in wireless technology, has lead me far beyond the renewable energy industry. My most recent sales projects include Technology-as-a-Service programs for the retail automotive industry, security and asset monitoring products, and a sales/biz dev contract for deployment of autonomous financial center kiosks for a non-bank FinTech company.

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Energy Utility Group was formed to meet the demand for energy cost reduction in the emerging markets created by energy deregulation in the United States. Energy Utility Group is a consulting service company that provides cost analysis and optimized energy cost savings through a vast network of retail energy providers and product options. Energy Utility Group specializes in reducing the complexity of energy brokerage services to provide enterprise clients with unparalleled expertise in energy product selection, risk threshold management, and lowest overall cost. Energy Utility Group earns financial compensation as a percentage of the savings it generates, so its goals are aligned with those of its clients--saving overall energy cost.

Irving, Texas, Us

TrueSpot, formerly Molocar, Inc. is the developer of the first operationally integrated real-time car and key location service for the retail automotive industry. This patented solution provides instant, precise location of assets, creating efficiencies in lot management and throughout the sales, service, and recon processes. By virtually eliminating the down-time and replacement costs of lost keys, or searching for misplaced vehicles and equipment, dealerships reduce frustration, improve test-drive scheduling, and deliver a more professional customer experience and higher .satisfaction. Better throughput and improved inventory management have direct benefit to automotive dealers' bottom line.The TrueSpot solution is comprised of proprietary wireless locator tags combined with a low-powered campus network, managed by patented data analytics software technology. Asset location, overlayed onto a customized operations platform, provides auto dealers with lot management, tracking, test drives, service and recon progress, and audit support. Visit www.TrueSpot.com for more info and the latest company news.

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

Growatt manufactured some of the world's most efficient and technically advanced solar PV inverters, combining 10 years of technical innovation and product development with world-class production capability. Growatt was the inverter market-share leader in Australia, and had thousands of systems installed in Asia and Europe. I was contracted by a Houston-based investor group to lead Growatt North America and orchestrate the US launch of Growatt solar inverters. I established distributor channels, created indirect sales and marketing campaigns, and directed Growatt's participation in regional and national trades shows. I was also the company representative and spokesperson to the Solar Energy Industry Association. Sales and market share started from zero and rose steadily. I sold out all available production capacity in the first year, culminating in Growatt's selection by Sungevity (#2 US residential solar company at the time) for its national distribution program.

Little Bear Properties was a real estate investment and property management company. I formed this company to facilitate the purchase, renovation, management and marketing of residential and commercial properties in Connecticut, Florida, and Texas, including a franchise restaurant operation in Tampa. Little Bear Properties was a licensed residential construction contractor in Connecticut and Texas.

1 SolTech was a US-based manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic panels, headquartered in Richardson, TX. I joined this company to establish its product distribution program for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications for the growing solar energy industry. I developed and lead 1Soltech's New Business Development and Sales programs from initial product certification to established US solar PV manufacturer, with $20+Million in sales in its first year. My duties included marketing and brand strategy, trade shows and event planning, channel management, and investor relations. 1Soltech was eventually acquired.

Trexta is a Turkish manufacturer of leather and textile products and accessories for wireless and consumer electronics devices. Trexta is headquartered in Istanbul, with US offices in San Diego, and manufacturing in Turkey, China, and India.In this role, I lead Trexta's North American channel development and sales growth, and managed product distribution and sales to wireless network operators, distributors, and retail accounts. I managed Trexta's licensing program and OEM relationship with Nokia in the Americas, and managed pricing and product content for handset cases for Nokia's online sales at www.nokia.com. I streamlined the process for new product design to sampling to sales, and was the US lead in the selection process for Trexta's first manufacturing partnership in China.

Sherbrooke, Québec, Ca

I co-developed and expanded The Colorworks product line of wireless accessories to include OEM licensed programs for Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, and Virgin Mobile.I also developed, expanded, and managed sales and distribution channels and programs for wireless network operators, distributors, and mass retail accounts. I consistently beat all revenue targets and achieved 400% growth year-over-year.In this role, I was also responsible for national sales and marketing programs, licensing and retail packaging, and streamlined the sampling and product development process. I co-managed market research initiatives for color and design projects with in-house and out-sourced product design teams.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

I was responsible for Sales and New Business Development for Nokia's OEM mobile accessories products division. This included development, implementation, and management of sales and marketing programs, brand and promotional strategy, distribution channel development and management, new product launches, and pricing.I recruited, trained, and managed a National Sales Team of 40+ local and regional managers, account exes, product trainers, and retail merchandisers. I set sales quotas and performance measurements. I performed business planning, product forecasting, and product life-cycle management for hundreds of Nokia OEM product skus.I represented Nokia as an industry expert and guest panelist at conventions and trade shows.I held P & L responsibility for Nokia's Accessories Products Division for North America, and managed Nokia's Accessories business in all carrier, distributor, retail, and online accounts.I drove Nokia's Accessories Division revenue from $16M to $200M+ (1200%) in 5 years, while also maintaining the highest gross and net margins of any company division. This was achieved by a combination of efficient cost management, effective incentive programs, comprehensive competitive analysis, strategic pricing, and conservative product life-cycle planning.

Initially hired as a District Manager, I was promoted to Regional Manager for handset sales for this Nokia subsidiary. I hired, trained, and managed District Managers, Sales Reps, and Product Trainers for the 10-state Western Region. I developed and implemented sales and marketing programs, and achieved the highest profitability in product mix.

Flower Mound, Texas, Us

I managed an 11-state US territory for Uniden's cellular phone division, providing sales and marketing services and product support. I achieved the company's highest market share and penetration rates, and highest customer loyalty ratings, across all carrier and distributor channels in my region.

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