ENERY EFFICIENCY SERVICES: Green Building Remediation Solar Installation Complex Information Analysis
Detail-oriented solar and energy efficiency installer with strong troubleshooting and analysis skills; demonstrated experience in PV systems installation and green building. Proven handyman with repair and carpentry expertise in residential and commercial areas. Customer-focused team leader with a long career history in law and operations; adept at managing extensive documentation to facilitate workflow and ensure regulatory compliance. Committed to leveraging background and training to drive energy-efficiency initiatives.
KEY SKILLS: Problem-Solving; Green-Building Technology; Energy-Efficiency Analysis; Basic Electricity; Basic Construction Skills; Home Improvement Projects; PV Installation; Roof Mount/Rack Installation; Inverters/Micro-inverters; MS Office; Apple iWork
CERTIFICATES: NABCEP Photovoltaic Entry Level Certificate; American Red Cross First Aid and Adult CPR
EDUCATION
JobTrain (OICW), Menlo Park, California April 2010
Completed 57 hours of vocational instruction and training in basic design, basic analysis, and remediation training for development of energy-efficient homes.
Coursework: Basic weatherization techniques for analyzing building energy efficiency and remediation by using Door Blower, Duct Blaster, Monoxer, Thermal Camera, and Digital Thermometer; basic construction, sealing and installing windows and water heater blanket; and safety procedures for development of energy-efficient homes.
Central County Occupational Center/Program (MetroEd), San Jose, California February 2010
Completed 54 hours of NABCEP approved vocational instruction and training in photovoltaic systems installation, plus basic design and troubleshooting analysis.
Coursework: Basic Electricity: DC, AC, PV theory and circuitry, NEC 690, CEC, and OSHA; solar site analysis; insulation and shading analysis with SunEye; Google Earth tags and compass; inverters: commercial, residential, microinverters, and wiring; roofing, roofing materials, structural load, roof penetrations and sealing, and safety procedures for ladder, roofing, electrical, and PV installation.
JobTrain (OICW), Menlo Park, California August 2009
Completed 600+ hours of vocational instruction and training in photovoltaic systems installation, plus basic design, basic analysis, and remediation training for development of energy-efficient homes. Named Trainee of the Month (2/09).
Coursework: Basic Electricity: DC, AC, PV theory and circuitry, NEC 690, CEC, and OSHA; solar site analysis; insulation and shading analysis with SunEye; Google Earth tags and compass; Inverters: commercial, residential, micro, and wiring; Basic Green-Building: techniques for analyzing building energy efficiency and remediation with Door Blower, Duct Blaster, Monoxer, Thermal Camera, and Digital Thermometer; basic construction, roofing, roofing materials, structural load, roof penetrations, sealing and installing windows and insulation; safety procedures for ladder, roofing, electrical, and PV installation.
Bachelor of Science, Fishery Biology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
EXPERIENCE
IE Systems, Orange, California 2010 Present
Solar Installer: Assist with PV array installation by assembling and installing rails, and installing modules for commercial sites.
Grid Alternatives, Oakland, California 2009 Present
Volunteer Solar Installer: Assist with PV array installation for an non-profit organization providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services to needy communities, by locating rafters, installing roof mounts and rails, and sealing all roof penetrations, and mounting inverters.
McManis Faulkner, San Jose, California 1997 2008
Senior Paralegal: Liaised regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and court officials for one of San Joses largest law firms. Analyzed and summarized discovery responses. Created drafts of correspondence, motions, and supporting/financial declarations. Prepared documents for trials, hearings, and depositions. Conducted research of case and statutory laws, local rules, patents and trademarks. Ensured consistency in HR processes by drafting firms 1st comprehensive handbook. Resolved judgment-filing issues for legal assistants and paralegals by drafting 2 procedure manuals. Earned reputation for skillfully handling emergency projects with tight deadlines.
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