- Key contributor to a $100m division Primary job role: Grower Relations and Operations - communicate daily with growers on a global basis- identify high and low production windows and relay to sales staff - Understand growers operational costs and procedures as they relate to current market conditions - Provide weekly market pricing and suggestions on operational reactions to market conditions - Act as middleman between third party logistics services and growers in order to efficiently facilitate both domestic and import shipping procedures - Make regular visits to our growers farms to foster relationships and further expand personal knowledge of our growers operations - Manage grower expectations regarding rejected product and communicate projected returns as advised by sales teamSecondary responsibilities: Sales and Procurement - Manage, maintain and grow a number of high value sales accounts. - Daily communication with retail customers informing them of current market pricing and availability in both spot market sales and future program sales. - Responsible for final invoicing and following up on all outstanding accounts receivable - Identify short supply windows and procure supplemental supplies by leveraging relationships with both produce brokers and other grower / shippers.

-Developed a multifaceted marketing plan to generate business leads through personal canvassing, vendor stands at local events and home shows and partnerships with small local businesses in my target area. -Utilized local networking groups such as BNI to help increase lead generation and brand recognition. -Utilized pre-existing relationships with past clientele to generate referral based business. -Experienced with in home sales techniques relating to solar investing and leasing products. -Maintained a sales position while simultaneously continuing to work as a project foreman and site technician.-Managed residential solar installation projects from initial site survey through to completed installation and system turn on. -Advised operational and engineering departments on the specifics of new job-sites in order to accurately design systems. -Liaise between customers and company departments in order to expedite the completion of required documentation.-Developed relationships with local contractors whom I utilized to complete the construction of each installation -A key contributor to dealings with local municipalities regarding job site permitting and construction inspections. -Consistently completed installations at or below budget -Additional responsibilities include equipment allocation and delivery, customer support both during and after installation, solar system testing and commissioning.

-Led a crew to install various roof and ground mounted photo-voltaic systems. -Organized and managed materials and labor resources for each job-Scope of work was between 10 and 100 kilowatt residential and commercial systems.-Ensured all the installation processes were carried out in accordance with electrical code, township regulations and company policies-Worked with a number of racking systems, panels and inverters including: UniRac, Ironridge, TTI, Enphase, RAIS, Conergy, Apparent, Fronius and Satcom

-Worked as a 4 man crew to install various roof and ground mounted photo-voltaic systems. -Scope of work was between 10 and 30 kilowatt residential and commercial systems.-Ensured all the installation processes were carried out in accordance with electrical code, township regulations and company policies

-Worked as a 3 man crew to install various residential roof and ground mounted Photo-voltaic Systems -Focused directly on the Direct Current portion of each system-Scope of work was between 5 and 20 kilowatt residential systems

-A key contributor to the strongest division in a 55 million dollar company -Presented thorough estimates and contracts to clients interested in paint jobs Organized and managed materials and labor resources for multiple crews and job sites -Created and presented business proposals to clients -Developed knowledge of a product and the ability to sell a service to 19 clients with an average job size of $3157 Developed a multifaceted marketing campaign that fueled my business -Project management involved hiring and managing several employees for multiple jobsites, and interacting with personally acquired clients on a daily basis. -Met with over 70 potential clients resulting in revenues totaling $60,000

-Sold $60,000 in revenue to 18 clients with an average job size of $3,333 -Earned membership into the 100k club within the division and received additional development through extended training and mentor-ship -Organized recruiting campaigns to attract and select top candidates for the 2009 internship class

-Aided management with finding local business leads, recording payroll and tracking inventory -Provided labor for the completion of exterior home painting services for 16 homes.

-Canvassed neighborhoods to promote and sell home improvement services

Acquired state certification in CPR and First Aid Responsible for supervising swimmers and maintaining the pool Organized club membership fees