Brandon M. Cheshire
Objective:
I am seeking to obtain a position within the renewable power and energy industry. I desire the opportunity to utilize my skills, knowledge, and diversity. I prefer an employer who wishes to make me a valuable asset to their business, and help it to achieve success.
Experience:
Urban Energy Solutions. Electrician/Solar Guru -7/2010 Current
Projects include: Paradise Valley Schools, National Bank of Arizona, Gila Bend Schools. Over 3 mW installed.
SunHarvest Solar & Electrical, LLC. Operations Manager/Qualifying Party 11/2009 Current
Responsible for all aspects of an electrical contractor specializing in solar integration. (ROC262714)
Over 60kW installed.
My Solar, LLC. Installation Manager/Qualifying Party 06/2009 12/2009
Responsible for all aspects of solar installations, and office/personnel management. 100% safety rating, over 100K installed, and 3 employees trained until owner went non-profit.
Perfect Power Inc. Commercial/Residential Team Lead 10/2008 05/2009
Installed over 500K, while maintaining 100% safety rating for my crew and myself.
Responsible for all aspects of solar installations start to finish, project management, design, engineering, permitting, implementing safety protocols, troubleshooting/service, solar efficiency reviews, site assessment, coordinating/scheduling contractors, liaison for the authority having jurisdiction, material management, project close-out documentation/inspections, system commission, pre-construction site audits, plans review and submittal.
Initiated entry level testing assessment, and provided necessary training requisites.
Single handedly re-structured their installation practices to the highest possible standards.
Most notable project I completed was Civic Space park in downtown Phoenix (75K).
OSHA safety certified, completed PV NEC course by Bill Brooks, Sunpower certified.
Hyde Electric Inc. - Forman/Service Technician 01/2004 09/2008
Established a 100% Safety Rating on all projects.
Completed all projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and increased profit margins by selling extra services and change orders.
Projects included: Glen croft Towers, APS, Cigna, Rural Metro Fire, G.E., D.E.S., Biltmore Financial Plaza, and many more.
I demonstrated strong leadership skills, properly trained many apprentices, and applied very efficient delegation skills to complete projects, complete them right, the first time around.
DMC Electric - Service Technician 09/2002 10/2003
Projects included: Circle K, ARCO, Exxon Mobil, BP, Zap link Kiosk systems, and many more.
Hatfield Reynolds Electric - Service Apprentice 08/99 09/2002, and summers of 96 & 97
Projects included: Biltmore Fashion Park, El Mirage Water Treatment Plant, and the Home Depot.
Krispy Kreme - Store Manager 06/98 08/99
Managed entire restaurant and over 100 employees, while generating lucrative profitable revenues.
Motorola Wafer Manufacturing/Clean room Inspector 08/97 06/98
Education:
Mountain Pointe High School General/Business/Math Studies, earned Diploma in 1997.
East Valley Institute of Technology Architectural Drafting/CAD studies, earned internship.
The University of Advancing Computer Technology CAD/Literature/Math/Design/Art, no degree.
Independent Electrical Contractors Association Electrical, Journeyman Certification earned.
