One of three sales consultants for Wolf Track Energy. I focus on grant-based projects such as USDA REAP & Minnesota Solar for Schools as well as residential/commercial projects in our service area. Wolf Track Energy acquired REAL Solar SBC in December 2022. I have maintained my service territory of north central Minnesota with now occasional presence in the Duluth/Arrowhead region.

Working with potential clients from first contact to a commissioned solar array. Communicate with customers to understand their goals and needs, conduct site visits, create preliminary designs, propose systems, and handle contracts for residential and commercial solar arrays. Assist project management staff with equipment procurement, drafting designs, and other project logistics. Involvement in marketing, web presence, and software improvements to increase team efficiency.

Managing the logistics behind the MSE department's chapter in MTU Summer Youth Programs. This involved scheduling activities, organizing materials, managing teaching assistants needed for the program, as well as leading activities. The program involved introducing 6-12 grade students to the various aspects of materials engineering through activities, lab work, and instruction. Subjects covered included crystallography, metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and metals. Hands on experience was gained in 3-D printing, metal casting, forging, and of course the materials processing behind ice cream!

Independently research counter electrode materials in dye-sensitized solar cells.Work along graduate students to fabricate and test DSSC’s Compile/Analyze data and report on results of material/process selection.Presented findings publicly at the Pavlis Research Symposium.

Supported plant production along with the metallurgical engineering department through various heat treat cut-ups, supplier quality audits, and failure evaluations. Additional projects involved water jet tooling development, process time studies, furnace uniformity, and formal lab reports. Exposure to process maintenance included furnace atmosphere analysis, laser welding cut-ups and NDT; eddy current, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic testing.

Took orders, served food, maintained a clean environment, and worked with kitchen staff to satisfy customers. Professional skills were developed such as communication, appearance, customer service, and strong time management.

Worked to assist machinists/students in their daily work.Kept the shop and all machines clean, performed maintenance, and audited equipment.Learned the basics of metal work; milling, lathes, CNC, and MIG welding.

Assisted customers in outfitting their casual/athletic clothing & equipment needs. Other responsibilities involved cleaning, stocking, and working a cash register.Skills such as customer service, sales tactics, communication, and organization were all developed.