Experience

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  Michaels Energy

  • Indiana, United States

  • Account Manager

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Indiana, United States

    • Conducted outreach for the Duke Energy Retro-Commissioning Program.

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  Willdan

  • Indiana, United States

  • Energy Service Representative

    • Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
    • Indiana, United States

    • Conducted outreach for the Duke Energy Small Business Energy Saver Program.• Completed walk-thru energy audits and presented efficiency upgrade options for lighting, refrigeration and HVAC.

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  Franklin Energy

  • United States
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Energy Advisor

    • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

    • Conducted outreach for the Duke Energy Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program.• Completed walk-thru assessments, identifying potential opportunities to improve efficiency.• Conveyed the economic and environmental benefits of the program to property managers, maintenance supervisors and management companies.• Strong closing skills assured several projects were scheduled each month, resulting in significant kWh savings by upgrading apartments with more efficient LED bulbs and water measures.• Worked collaboratively with co-workers and participated in team meetings.• Actively used Salesforce to enter customer information and record daily outreach activities.

  • Energy Specialist

    • Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

    • Met with homeowners to discuss their energy usage.• Conducted energy audits; identified opportunities to conserve electricity, gas and water. • Identified type, age, and condition of HVAC system; emphasized ways to improve efficiency, including routine maintenance and replacement when necessary. • Successfully completed hundreds of residential audits throughout southeastern Indiana.• Presented homeowners with custom Home Energy House Call reports.• Adhered to rigorous safety protocols while working efficiently to complete an assigned schedule of appointments.

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  Self-employed

  • Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States

  • Manufacturer's Representative

    • Jan 2002 - Jan 2020
    • Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States

    • Working as a team, my father and I introduced a new product category and source of office furniture to more than 500 dealers throughout the USA. • Conducted meetings with owners and sales personnel. Presented new products, discussed trends in the industry, and emphasized the value and competitive advantages of models from the manufacturers I represented. • Used persuasive selling techniques and negotiating skills to close orders.• Follow-up customer service - including addressing issues related to inventory, delivery, and warranty claims - was critical to maintaining satisfied customers and assuring repeat business.• Prepared sales reports using Microsoft Access and Excel. Created marketing material using Microsoft Publisher, Word, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat.• Developed a user-friendly price list and product specification booklet for a major manufacturer which contributed to a rapid increase in sales.

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  The P.I.G. (Profit Is Good) Company

  • Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States

  • Business Manager

    • Apr 2007 - Apr 2017
    • Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States

    Managed all aspects of an office furniture wholesale business.

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  Full Service Networking

  • Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

  • Network Engineer

    • May 1999 - May 2001
    • Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

    • Designed, installed and supported computer networks for small businesses.• Configured routers, switches and modems.• Acted as remote network administrator, providing user support via telephone and email.

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  Circuit City

  • Florence, KY

  • Sales Professional

    • Oct 1995 - Dec 1998
    • Florence, KY

    • Sold personal computers and peripherals as well as other consumer electronic items.

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  Indiana Environmental Institute

  • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Project Intern

    • May 1995 - Aug 1995
    • Indianapolis, Indiana

    • Conducted research, compiled information, and created graphics for the Indiana Environmental Sourcebook - a summary of the state of Indiana's environment in 1995.