Experience

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  juwi Group

  • Germany
  • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of Logistics

    • May 2020 - Present

    Key leader in the execution of solar construction projects; ensure schedule and resources are aligned for the timely and sequential delivery of solar panels, power station equipment, wire/cable, structural racking, and all other project related material – 11 Projects to date producing 350MWCompany leader in shaping personnel restructuring to leverage internal human resources during the Great Resignation Lead of negotiations and management of multi-million-dollar transportation contracts for all construction projects which drive schedules and integrity of overall project margins Go-to person and main conduit for communication between vendors, carriers, internal project management and site build teams Initiated Safe Harboring $50 million in inventory across 4 strategically placed warehouse locations and ensured IRS documentation process was followed – 2,300 trucks over a 5-month periodDesigned and implemented standard operating procedures for documentation and tracking of materials from the procurement to installation phase of projects

  • Operations Manager

    • Aug 2017 - May 2020

    Asset Manger for 18 Photovoltaic Solar sites across the US – continues to produce 400+ Megawatts of solar energy with ~98% plant availabilityCaptained team responding to large site outages; involved collaborating on engineered solutions, creating a budget and bill of materials, procuring materials, managing delivery of materials, scheduling labor and equipment, and reporting to and invoicing customer once the repairs were completed.Direct point of contact for plant owners and offtakers who include Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, PSEG, AEP and REV Renewables for contract negotiations, work order approval, plant reporting and invoicing Maintained O&M contracts and negotiated new contractor agreements Managed company O&M employees as well as subcontractors for all sites – scheduled maintenance and approved all subcontractor submitted invoicingManaged warranty claims on behalf of our customers with suppliers

  • Logistics Manager

    • Aug 2015 - May 2020

    Collaborated closely with engineers, project managers and procurement team to facilitate a clear understanding of material specifications and scheduling requirements often while multiple projects were being constructed in remote locations Effectively worked with manufacturers and vendors on understanding production and supply capabilities to ensure project sites were fed with material consistently throughout their durationSolicited, selected and worked with asset-based carriers and third-party logistics companies to control the cost, timing, and volume of deliveries to site. Proficient in the procurement process in regard to drafting and enforcing terms and conditions and master supply agreements. Held suppliers accountable to terms outlined in purchase orders by enforcing delivery dates and material quality requirements of the contract – i.e. liquidated damages and serial defects.Secured, designed, setup and maintained 3 offsite company run warehouses which store time sensitive spare parts that support the Operations and Maintenance Group

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  Allied Building Products Corp.

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Commercial Sales

    • Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
    • Greater Denver Area

    Coordinated procurement and delivery of materials for customers from various vendors across the country while optimizing delivery efficiency. Many products were lead time items and had to be full truckload quantities.Main point of contact for many of Denver’s largest commercial roofing contractors. Managed projects from the quoting stage all the way through to completion of the job ensuring accuracy in both quantities and pricing. $18 Million+ in business a year I was responsible for.Held suppliers accountable for agreed upon pricing, quality of material and timeliness of deliveryEffectively coordinated with internal dispatch department, customers, and vendors the utilization of resources and scheduling of materials. Multi-tiered process. Nominated to participate in a National Team of 8 hand selected by the CEO to improve and reform Allied’s operational performance. (Improving Will Call Efficiency)Nominated by Regional VP to participate in committee tasked with improving and maintaining Allied’s exceptional standards of safety. Lead several projects through to completion to ensure compliance with both company and OSHA standards

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Assistant Branch Manager

    • Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
    • Greater Denver Area

    Lead day-to-day operations of a 90-car rental branch while simultaneously training new employees on company protocol and the mechanics of running the businessUnderwriting rental agreements and successfully working with insurance companies for prompt payment; managed as though the branch was my own businessMulti-tasking and creatively managing logistics - scheduled all vehicle preventative maintenance, delivery of vehicles to key accounts, inventory management, contract extensions and billing

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  Allied Building Products

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Retail Replenishment Specialist

    • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
    • Greater Denver Area

    Applied computer forecasting tools to proactively manage inventory (trend analysis, promotion planning) for 7 hardware retail locations in the Colorado/Utah areaSuccessfully formulated and implemented corporate promotions at 7 branch locations via coordination with vendors to drive showroom sales.Planned and executed the setup of an entirely new showroom which included ordering and installing displays, showroom product, shelving, and pricing all products.Traveled 4 days a week to branches to establish relationships with customers and employees; worked with managers to determine branch specific needs; assured consistent execution of corporate programs while still supporting local initiatives Gained extensive knowledge of both commercial and residential roofing products by working with customers to define and fulfill specific job needs.

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  Countryside Asset Management

  • Facility Development Specialist

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

    Part of a team responsible for the remodeling sequence, logistics, and execution of 200-unit apartment complex; all projects were completed within budget and slightly ahead of schedule

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  Home Prep Inc

  • Sub-Contractor

    • Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

    Restored and remodel homes; worked directly with clients to define project needs; prepared and presented cost estimates; designed and completed bathroom and kitchen restorations, new construction, 3-season porches and decks; supervised sub-contractor crewsPrimary installer for Wellborn cabinet distributor via kitchen and bath design center