Olivia Mestad Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

-Works with internal departments, driving action and execution to ensure the success of up to 165 concurrent residential solar projects.-Runs weekly operations meetings, delving into project details and assisting colleagues in troubleshooting.-Assists in training new hires and serves as a mentor on the team, answering questions on internal and construction processes.-Manages customers’ expectations of project deliverables and timelines as well as delivers proactive communication to… Show more -Works with internal departments, driving action and execution to ensure the success of up to 165 concurrent residential solar projects.-Runs weekly operations meetings, delving into project details and assisting colleagues in troubleshooting.-Assists in training new hires and serves as a mentor on the team, answering questions on internal and construction processes.-Manages customers’ expectations of project deliverables and timelines as well as delivers proactive communication to customers so they are informed of progress.-Manages conflict and customer dissatisfaction by taking ownership of issues and working proactively with stakeholders to resolve in a timely manner.-Serves as the “go - to” on the team, capable of taking on higher project loads when necessary and providing ideas and insight on process improvement. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

-Filed up to 30 HOA and Interconnection applications daily within Freedom Solar selling market jurisdictions.-Ensured timely processing of plans and applications to various jurisdictions for required reviews and approvals.-Worked with the Customer Support team, providing details and updates on project status.-Communicated with proper agencies to obtain status information and approvals.-Recognized for driving ongoing company success and ability to consistently drive project… Show more -Filed up to 30 HOA and Interconnection applications daily within Freedom Solar selling market jurisdictions.-Ensured timely processing of plans and applications to various jurisdictions for required reviews and approvals.-Worked with the Customer Support team, providing details and updates on project status.-Communicated with proper agencies to obtain status information and approvals.-Recognized for driving ongoing company success and ability to consistently drive project timelines. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

-Managed a broad range of projects, including scope definition, schedule management, cost management, and resource management, using established project management methodology.-Served as the primary point of contact for all owners, architects, subcontractors and vendors on projects.-Assisted in the planning, development, budgeting, and execution of all projects to ensure proper deadlines and milestones were met.-Analyzed work performance and costs to project baselines.-Kept all… Show more -Managed a broad range of projects, including scope definition, schedule management, cost management, and resource management, using established project management methodology.-Served as the primary point of contact for all owners, architects, subcontractors and vendors on projects.-Assisted in the planning, development, budgeting, and execution of all projects to ensure proper deadlines and milestones were met.-Analyzed work performance and costs to project baselines.-Kept all project information up to date in project management software for access by all team members.-Established and maintained working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.-Executed contracts, confirmed Certificates of Insurance, completed owner pay applications and confirmed subcontractor pay applications. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

-Managed Civil Estimating bid solicitation using a maintained contact list of subcontractors/suppliers.Communicated between Chasco and potential subcontractors/suppliers, including MBE, WBE, DBE, and HUB firms.-Read blueprints and interpreted dimensions and layouts according to specifications.-Prepared proposal documents for 2 - 3 bids weekly, including bid forms, bid bonds and qualification forms.-Ensured proper documentation of all projects that came through the Civil… Show more -Managed Civil Estimating bid solicitation using a maintained contact list of subcontractors/suppliers.Communicated between Chasco and potential subcontractors/suppliers, including MBE, WBE, DBE, and HUB firms.-Read blueprints and interpreted dimensions and layouts according to specifications.-Prepared proposal documents for 2 - 3 bids weekly, including bid forms, bid bonds and qualification forms.-Ensured proper documentation of all projects that came through the Civil Estimating department.-Supplied the project management team with all pertinent documents for awarded projects. Show less

Austin, Texas

-Recruited and screened participants for UX Research studies and administered demographic and primary market research surveys through inbound calls and outbound phone calls-Ensured participants fit study requirements and deliverables were on schedule, collaborating with researchers, clients, and management-Performed initial client assessment to begin recruitment process-Implemented proper division of responsibilities by working with the management team-Tracked project progress… Show more -Recruited and screened participants for UX Research studies and administered demographic and primary market research surveys through inbound calls and outbound phone calls-Ensured participants fit study requirements and deliverables were on schedule, collaborating with researchers, clients, and management-Performed initial client assessment to begin recruitment process-Implemented proper division of responsibilities by working with the management team-Tracked project progress using Microsoft Word, Excel, and CRM software-Served as the face of the company, building rapport with clients and participants, providing excellent customer service Show less

Austin, Texas Area

-Created opportunities for business growth through outreach marketing and excellent customer service-Handled all communication regarding registration, marketing opportunities and technical issues-Created spreadsheets analyzing the flow of camp registration by location, participant zip codes, and marketing efforts-Managed and tracked success of email marketing campaigns

New Orleans

-Collected information on similar sustainable architecture organizations-Developed community programming to generate additional revenue for the building-Managed website content and social media accounts

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Activities and Societies: Tulane-Newcomb Choir, Women in Business, Center for Public Service

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