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Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and technical skills including:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Website implementation and administration; joomla, drupal, Xoops, and ModX
- Advanced database design and administration; CiviCRM, SugarCRM; Moodle
- Marketing and Consultative Sales
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of residential solar, state program (SB1), and analysis
- Understanding of State Energy Programs
- Green Jobs workforce development based on CSD, DOE, and CEC mandates
- Broad knowledge of energy efficiency programs including BPI, CA HERS, WAP, Energy Star, Build it Green, and RESNET protocols
Favorite quote:
" Work like you don't need the money
dance like no one is watching
sing like no one is listening
love like you've never been hurt..."
-Irish Proverb
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March 2010- Present
Vocational Instructor, Solar PV
Proteus, Inc.
Development of curriculum for entry level solar PV installers, solar sales, and solar rebate administration primarily focused on training economically disadvantaged populations. Assistance with curriculum development for energy efficiency related courses melding DOE, RESNET, Title 24, HERS II, and Building Performance Institute standards. Marketing and promotion of Proteus, Inc. education programs including video and print media. Consulting with staff on energy efficiency related methods, programs, incentives, and public policy. Computer related help to staff at local offices. Presentations on Green Jobs, Proteus job training programs and energy related matters to and local communities. Ongoing professional development through seminars, workshops and trade conventions. Outreach efforts to industry and to under-served populations related to Proteus, Inc.’s green jobs program. Ongoing research solar local, national, and global solar PV and renewable industry trends.
January 2008- Present
Sole Proprietor
Certified Energy Consulting
Verification and documentation of state energy programs serving home owners and builders.Services include technical and SEP consulting, HERS, Federal Tax Credits, Rebate Programs, EEMs, Residential Solar PV Analysis, California Energy Star, and Title 24 energy modeling.
March 2008- Present
Organizer, Administrator, Executive Director
California Association of HERS Raters
Website development and administration using Joomla 1.x, CMS. Administration and integration of Community Builder, JCE, Fireboard Forum, SHEF404 and other components. CiviCRM implementation and administration including CiviMail, CiviEvent, CiviMember, and CiviContribute utilizing Paypal API..Content contributor, webinar production, outreach.Spearheaded successful organizational hurdles including IRS acceptance and California Secretary of State registration. Print and electronic graphics using Adobe Photoshop 6.0, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft Publisher all used to produce marketing materials. Audio production using Audacity.
Executed weekly Board meetings, create agendas, take minutes. Extensive use of gotowebinar for webinars and meetings. Serving as volunteer.
July 2006 to December 2007
Solar Energy Consultant
Akeena Solar, Inc.
-Customer solar financial analysis and sales.
September 2005-June 2006
Sales Manager
Unlimited Energy
-Created new marketing material for sales team
-Spearheaded and organized new web presence
-Organized and implemented new Trade Show campaigns
-Recruited top quality sales staff
-Developed customer satisfaction programs, company mission statement, warranty cards, lead tracking for marketing purposes,
-Implemented office automation techniques
-Helped direct company marketing efforts via print, television, and radio advertisements
- Conducted sales and informational presentations to potential customers and service organizations
- Set up and administered Customer Relationship Management System SugarCRM
June 2005- September 2005
Solar Energy Consultant
SunStar Energy
-Solar sales presentations to potential customers including performing solar financial analysis, system estimates, and feasibility studies.
1990- 2001 (11 years)
Delivery Driver
Unified Western Grocers, City of Commerce, Fresno
Responsible for safe operation of tractor trailer rig and delivery of large grocery orders to member retail markets in northern and southern California.
1982-1990 (8 years)
Delivery Driver
LD Brinkman, City of Industry California
The youngest person to earn a class A license in the company, safe operation of tractor trailer rig and delivery of floor covering products in California and Nevada.
1979-1982
Seasonal Firefighter
USDA Forest Service, Glendora, California
Began in 1979 with Young Adult Conservation Corps (YACC now called Youth Conservation Corps) and rose to a "15 percenter", a term for a supervisor, and managed a crew of 4. Continued to serve on Dalton Hot Shot crew in the Angeles National Forest. Fought wild, range, and forest fires within California during fires season. Eventually promoted to engine crew at Mount Baldy station. Earned government driver's license and transported crew members to fires throughout southern and northern California.
Education
Fresno City College-2001-2004 Courses in computer networking and speech communication, Spanish, 3.7 GPA, served on debate team,
Fresno Adult School- 2001 Completed High School diploma program
Training and seminars attended
California Solar Initiative- Solar Forum Diablo Valley College Feb 2007
SMA Inverter training- Unlimited Energy, Fresno, CA Jan 2007
Sharp Solar Racking System- DC Power, Healdsburg, CA Jan 2007
Volunteer Work
Advisory Board Member, Fresno City College, Solar PV and Energy Efficiency Programs
California Association of HERS Raters 2008-present
NorCal Solar- Solar Homes Tour 2005, 2006, 2007
Fresno Public Library- Adult Literacy Tutoring
Fresno Covenant Foundation- Literacy Tutoring
Internship- Senator Barbara Boxer 2005
Central Valley Classic, 2004
Fresno Bicycle Coalition, organizer, webmaster, 2001-2005
Dailey Elementary School, Computer literacy tutor, 2003
Fresno County Green Party, 2001, presidential/senatorial campaign
Service Employees International, local 100- 2002, photography
Sponsor, Compassion International 1986 to present
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