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• Directly supported the outside sales effort at ALR, one of the largest lighting sales rep agencies in the country representing over 130 different lighting and controls manufacturers• As part of the pre-sales process, performed in-depth discovery and effectively communicated with stakeholders to understand project needs and requirements, in order to showcase the value-add of our products• Prepared project proposals with product recommendations, factory drawings, photometric studies… Show more • Directly supported the outside sales effort at ALR, one of the largest lighting sales rep agencies in the country representing over 130 different lighting and controls manufacturers• As part of the pre-sales process, performed in-depth discovery and effectively communicated with stakeholders to understand project needs and requirements, in order to showcase the value-add of our products• Prepared project proposals with product recommendations, factory drawings, photometric studies, and budgetary pricing for architects, electrical engineers, and lighting designers, in an organized and timely manner• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, clients, and manufacturers to ensure proposed products and systems met project requirements for lighting quality, performance, and installation, as specified per the construction documents• In dealing with supply chain issues and extended lead times, presented alternative options to keep with construction schedule and project timeline • Stayed informed about latest Made-in-America product offering for Federal government projects requiring Buy America Act compliance Show less

• Designed and quoted lighting control systems for construction projects ranging from $10k tenant improvements to $10M new-build campuses, handling requests with quick turn-around as well as phased execution requirements • Reviewed architectural and electrical drawings, understood complex circuitry and zoning information, designed job-specific control systems that were compliant with the project’s Written Specification, Sequence of Operations, and CA Title 24 building energy code… Show more • Designed and quoted lighting control systems for construction projects ranging from $10k tenant improvements to $10M new-build campuses, handling requests with quick turn-around as well as phased execution requirements • Reviewed architectural and electrical drawings, understood complex circuitry and zoning information, designed job-specific control systems that were compliant with the project’s Written Specification, Sequence of Operations, and CA Title 24 building energy code requirements• As part of the post-sales process, created submittals for approval with wiring diagrams, system layouts, and panel schedules, utilizing programs like AutoCad, Bluebeam, and Lutron Designer• Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of each lighting control manufacturer, proactively scheduled and led page-turns with electrical engineers and contractors to review drawings, the different control systems, and their capabilities and limitations• Negotiated requests for lower cost estimates by generating value engineering proposals, which allowed contractors to meet budget constraints while maintaining functionality and adherence to county and state energy codes• Established relationships with an internal team of project managers and estimators, serving as a liaison and resource to external stakeholders, like electrical engineers and contractors, built trust that inspired confidence for long-term business Show less

University Of California Davis, California, United States

• Worked as a teaching assistant to Professor Michael Siminovitch, providing support to his studio class of almost 40 undergraduate students• Assisted students as they prototyped, tested, and finalized their designs for the CLTC's Annual Luminaire Design Competition• Provided guidance and constructive feedback, as students applied lighting terminology and principles to current LED technologies in varying applications

University Of California Davis, California, United States

• Wrote copy and designed page layouts in Adobe InDesign for the CLTC's 2013 Residential, Retail, and Office Lighting Guides, which we created to help industry partners prepare for the major changes in Title 24's energy code requirements• Collaborated with the university’s marketing effort to showcase the center’s latest contributions to energy efficiency research and development• Specified lighting for the CLTC's residential kitchen mockup, showcasing amber lighting and it's ability to… Show more • Wrote copy and designed page layouts in Adobe InDesign for the CLTC's 2013 Residential, Retail, and Office Lighting Guides, which we created to help industry partners prepare for the major changes in Title 24's energy code requirements• Collaborated with the university’s marketing effort to showcase the center’s latest contributions to energy efficiency research and development• Specified lighting for the CLTC's residential kitchen mockup, showcasing amber lighting and it's ability to positively affect human physiology Show less

Internship And Career Center

• Met with undergraduate and graduate students in one-on-one sessions to review and edit resumes, find job opportunities, and practice mock interviews• Delivered workshops to campus groups and led large group discussions of 75+ students, regarding the application process and how to network