Thomas OBrien

1365 Beringer Lane

Vista, CA 92081

Cell 760-846-2881 Email-10jcobrien[at]msn.com

Objective

 A management position in alternative energy utilizing my expertise in executive level relations and employee motivation.  

Career Highlights/Qualifications

         Extremely knowledgeable in green energy alternatives, especially solar power

         Highly skilled in developing financial and professional employment services

         Exceedingly qualified in sales and marketing

         VP of Sales and Marketing with Blue Cross of Washington and Alaska

Experience

2009- 2011           National Sales Manager for SunGen Solar

• OEM National Business Development Manager with SUNGEN International Limited

         Executive manager of a professional team involved with sales and implementation of 5kw multi mega watt solar systems

         Advisor to agricultural and government agencies on procurement of solar systems

         Financial advisor for installation of turn key systems including rebates, tax offsets, power purchase agreements and traditional financing vehicles

         Equipped new green technologies for national and international marketing

2001-2007            Regional Sales Manager and Marketing Director                 

WorldWater and Power Corporation, Pennington, N.J.

         Increased regional sales from $0 million to $25 million.

         Managed 8 sales representatives in 10 Western states.

         Developed and established a training course to speed up profitability for new recruits.

         Established a market for solar power in the agricultural and the municipal utility industries, leading to growth and national acceptance of solar as a viable power source.

         Development of financing alternatives for the solar power market.

1991-2001            National Sales and Marketing Director 

                                Transphase/Ecoltherm Inc.  Costa Mesa, CA

         Increased national sales from $5 million to $40 million

         Tripled division revenues for each sales associate.

         Established a market for a proprietary demand side reduction product used in large scale HVAC applications all over the United States.

Education

         University of Washington            Seattle, WA

Business concentration

         University of the Air force           Colorado springs, CO

Pharmacy with a Business minor

         Mesa College    Grand Junction, CO

General Education with concentration in Business

References or contacts available on request