Work experience

• Builder Account Manager, Bay Area

  Sunrun

  2024.08-Current

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month) 8 years 4 months
• Builder Account Manager, Bay Area

  SunPower Corporation

  2022.01-2024.08

  (3 years)

  (2 years 8 months)
• Permitting Supervisor

  SunPower Corporation

  2019.04-2021.01

  (2 years)

  (1 year 10 months) Supervised all residential solar permitting for new homes and retrofit installs • Managed a team of in-house and third party permit runners to deliver solar permits on schedule • Developed processes and tools used to execute solar permitting and track performance • Built relationships and influenced permitting process and requirements with jurisdictions • Facilitated resolutions among various internal teams and external clients
• Subcontracting Coordinator

  SunPower Corporation

  2018.08-2019.04

  (9 months)

  Coordinated subcontracted project tasks such as roof work, main service panel upgrades, and subpanel upgrades. Main point of contact for subcontractors, utilities, customers, project managers.
• Solar Energy Consultant

  SLR Energy

  2017.08-2018.10

  (a year)

  (1 year 3 months) Consultative approach to meeting residential client's energy needs and changing the way our world is powered with SunPower Solar PV Systems.
• Sr. Residential Solar Technician

  SunPower Corporation

  2016.05-2018.08

  (2 years)

  (2 years 4 months) Delivered world class residential solar photovoltaic systems. • Performed site surveys, submitted/pulled permits, and installed PV systems on all common roof types • Performed inspections, quality audits, NEC compliance corrections, commissioning, and O&M • Improved and documented processes and procedures, supported escalations • Built rapport and relationships with our customers and local jurisdictions
• International Study / Travel / Living Abroad

  Self Employed

  2015.02-2015.10

  (9 months)

  Europe Studied the German language at Universität Heidelberg while living in Baden Württemberg for 6 months. Traveled for cultural experience in Germany, Israel, Greece, Italy, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Norway, and England.
• Engineer / Repair Technician

  Row America Inc

  2013.08-2015.01

  (2 years)

  (1 year 6 months) Composite crew racing shell repair: • Diagnosed & repaired structural and cosmetic damage to carbon fiber and fiberglass crew racing shells • Assisted with customer service, damage/repair evaluation, documentation, and estimate generation • Assisted in developing the work space, quality standards, and estimate/repair procedures and methods • Operated the GERBERcutter DCS 2500 with CutWorks software
• Adjunct Professor (Intro to Materials & Manufacturing)

  Shintaro Akatsu School of Design at the University of Bridgeport

  2013.10-2014.12

  (a year)

  (1 year 3 months) Taught an introductory two-semester course on Materials and Manufacturing: • Prepared lessons, course materials, and exams • Lectured and led in-class dialogue • Instructed and supervised students in the model shop
• Junior Product Design Engineer

  Electrix Illumination

  2012.09-2013.05

  (9 months)

  Designed and developed production and custom LED & Fluorescent Luminaires: • Modeled parts and assemblies in CAD (SolidWorks) – Drafted shop, detail, and assembly drawings • Sourced and inspected components – Assembled, tested, and evaluated luminaire prototypes • Drafted wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and “project run layouts” for applications design
• Industrial Design Intern

  Siemens Healthcare Diaganostics, Inc

  2012.05-2012.08

  (4 months)

  Laboratory diagnostic equipment conceptual development: • Researched and presented design trends • Performed ergonomic studies • Created ideation and concept sketches • Built a full scale foam-board mock-up from engineering CAD files • Modeled and rendered conceptual designs in SolidWorks
• Industrial Design Intern

  r3 Omni, LLC

  2011.04-2012.03

  (a year)

  Touchscreen kiosk design and development: • Modeled new parts and assemblies in SolidWorks; created presentation renderings • Built full scale mock-ups and models in foam-board and wood • Drafted shop drawings and detail drawings for prototyping and manufacturing (sheet metal, plate, extrusions, hardware, assembly) 2009 - December 2011 (2 years) Design Department facilities support: • Established and set up the Design Department's Photography Lab • Maintained and improved the Design Department's Model Shop • Maintained and operated the large format 42" wide HP Designjet 4500ps plotter printer
• Construction Site Custodian

  DC Beane and Associates Construction Company

  2010.06-2010.08

  (3 months)

  Custodial work for the Harvard University Cabot Masters House Renovation Project: • Assisted the superintendent and sub-contractors • Cleaned up and kept the site orderly • Secured the site at the end of the day
• Event Photographer

  Self Employed

  2009.01-2010.01

  (a year)

  Event photography for private and student club events: • Photographed people in portrait backdrop, party floor, and fashion runway settings • Designed, printed, and set up custom photography backdrops • Specified and co-ordinated A/V and staging equipment rental and set-up • Edited and delivered photographs in various formats
• Camp Counselor and Riflery Instructor

  Pine Island Camp

  2007.06-2007.08

  (3 months)

  Led, instructed, and supervised campers: • Supervised and acted as a role model for a tent of 4 boys ages 11-12 • Instructed and supervised campers in the safe operation of .22 Rifles for target practice • Co-leda3day kayaking trip and 4 day hiking and trail maintenance trip

Educational experience

• University of Bridgeport

  Industrial Design

  2008.01-2012.01

  (4 years)
• Boston University

  2006.01-2010.01

  (4 years)
• New York University

  2005.01-2009.01

  (4 years)

Certificates