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Boise, Idaho, United States

• Founded and established an electrical contracting company specializing in solar energy and backup power solutions, leveraging our expertise in renewable energy technology and electrical systems.
• Led all aspects of business operations, including business development, sales, marketing, project management, and financial planning.
• Established partnerships with suppliers and sales organizations to support our construction business.
• Consistently grew revenue year-over-year through strategic initiatives and client relationship development.
• Negotiated competitive pricing agreements with vendors to optimize procurement costs and enhance profitability.
• Drafted and executed contracts to formalize agreements and ensure clarity in business relationships.

Meridian, Idaho, United States

• Oversaw the Profit and Loss margins for both the Oregon and Idaho markets.
• Conducted weekly meetings with ownership to review Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results.
• Utilized forecasting tools to establish weekly, monthly, and quarterly project completion targets.
• Implemented cost-saving measures for external services, resulting in reduced expenses.
• Led negotiations to secure special pricing agreements with vendors, advancing relationships with both current and potential suppliers.
• Revamped warehouse inventory management to align with Bill of Materials (BOM) for efficient picking processes.

Portland, Oregon

• Led the construction department to ensure all projects were coming in on time and under budget.
• Developed Project Managers to be effective communicators with their team, guaranteeing important goals and messages were relayed properly.
• Closed out the end of year by successfully installing all solar systems sold up until November, a first in market history.
• Reduced project timelines while saving the company on financing fees for projects going over specified timelines.
• Created company guidelines for submitting permits to local jurisdictions to mitigate revisions and keep costs low.
• Proactively managed inventory by ordering materials for warehouse stocking and upcoming projects, utilizing forecasting techniques to anticipate project needs.

Portland, Oregon

• Managed 25 projects per month on average, from sale to project closeout.
• Trained multiple Jr. Project Managers to effectively perform the site analysis stage.
• Improved install team’s timelines by opening communication between them and the engineers, as well as implementing a 5S strategy to their warehouse and trailer.
• Conducted thorough preconstruction site analysis before the design phase to identify the most productive and optimal photovoltaic solar system configurations to optimize energy production.
• Identified potential site obstacles and developed strategic design solutions to navigate and mitigate them effectively.
• Collaborated seamlessly across multiple departments, both internally and externally to streamline the solar system design process.

Morgantown, WV

• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the restaurant’s current layout, considering building design restrictions. Implemented a new layout to optimize flow and functionality within the space, enhancing both customer.
• Introduced the 5S methodology in the kitchen and storage areas, streamlining processes and reducing waste.
• Developed and implemented a range of standards within the restaurant, including employee standards tailored to specific positions and job standards focused on product quality and presentation.
• Took on a multifaceted role, overseeing all restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house areas. Demonstrated strong leadership and comprehensive understanding of the restaurant’s functioning.
• Utilized effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve customer and employee complaints, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and staff morale.
• Managed and optimized inventory by implementing a weekly reordering system, ensuring that stock levels were consistently aligned with demand while minimizing waste.

Nanticoke, PA

• Consultant for a locally owned restaurant.
• Analyzed current flow of restaurant and suggested a new layout for the kitchen.
• Implemented 5S strategy.
• Reviewed previous sales receipts and current inter-arrival time of customers. Assisted in finding better hours of operation.
• Examined the profit margin ratio of each item on the menu and offered suggestions for price changes.
• Researched other resource options that could minimize waste and cost. Suggested going with a different resource which is where the bulk of their menu items come from.

Swiftwater, PA

• Assisted in Project Controls portion of a retrofit to an influenza production site with a total project cost of $6 million.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including in-house engineers, contracted engineers, and subcontractors. Recognized the importance of effective communication and collaboration across multifunctional teams.
• Developed and maintained an Excel database to track construction progress and facilitate weekly progress reporting to Project Controls team and Senior Management.
• Assisted in Risk Management by collaborating across multiple teams to identify risks, their severity, and how to mitigate them. Learned the importance of looking ahead and identifying potential issues to reduce future.
• Maintained and updated the end-of-construction project punch list and work authorization items. Ensured all outstanding tasks were systematically addressed.
• Worked with the procurement team to identify and acquire essential materials required for the project’s successful completion.

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States