Experience

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  Renova Energy

  • Palm Desert, California, United States

  • Energy Consultant

    • May 2023 - Jan 2024
    • Palm Desert, California, United States

    Solar Energy Consultant

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  Solar Energy World

  • Elkridge, Maryland

  • Solar Analyst

    • Aug 2015 - Feb 2021
    • Elkridge, Maryland

    Continuing to do my part to help the environment!

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  Sunflowers, Inc.

  • Entrepreneur of Historic Renovations

    • Oct 1998 - Aug 2015

    Eight Historic Renovations completed between 1998 through 2006.HIGHLIGHTS- Property research, contractor selection, permits, interior and landscape design, material purchases, hands on participation and general project management.- Additional skills: Reading blueprints and comprehension of construction related software.Having a passion for renovation and newly learned sustainable building practices, I have not exhausted my interest and new projects are being sought. Smaller projects remained steady through the housing decline. I also continued my interests by obtaining education and licensure.

  • Restaurant Owner

    • Apr 1999 - Aug 2001

    European Fusion concept, 150 seat fine dining establishment with outdoor café.HIGHLIGHTS- Design and layout of new space and commercial kitchen installation- Space planning for maximum profit and efficiency.- Marketing and events.- Licensing, food and beverage vendor relationships established. **Local food resources used often to promote farm fresh and small local businesses in the food industry.- Hiring and training of staff.

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  Second Chance Inc.

  • Decontruction Sales and Volunteer Program Manager

    • Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

    DECONSTRUCTION SALES MANAGERPassionate about reclamation, reuse and sustainability, my position entailed working with homeowners donating their house through the tax deduction process. Securing sizeable monetary donations to further the organizations workforce development mission; which promotes training toward becoming "green collar" employees.HIGHLIGHTS- Hold high standards of integrity through all stages and necessary paperwork of the entire donation process.- Continuously build data base of builders, architects, realtors, homeowners and other related fields. - Training of new deconstruction sales employees.- Participant in marketing efforts team. Salesforce certified. - Communicate with the deconstruction operations manager of project details and follow through with donors to the end.- Professional success of securing over $1,000,000 in pledges in my first year and fast-tracked to double this amount the following year.VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGERUtilizing my experience in the Hospitality and Special Events fields, I was asked to take on the additional responsibility as the organizations first Volunteer Program Manager.HIGHLIGHTS- Collect existing data to establish metrics. - New relationships were established with organizations, schools and local residents to draw continuous and consistent volunteers. - As an example: The Youth Works Summer Program (Baltimore City Office of Education and Employment) became balanced, organized and enjoyed to the extent of youth workers wishing to return. Two were hired as regular employees.- Management of other key in-house volunteer supervisors to ensure an enriching experience for all.- Over 3000 hours were logged.

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  The Wedge

  • Easton, MD

  • Restaurant Owner

    • Dec 2008 - Feb 2011
    • Easton, MD

    Owner and Operator of a 48 seat restaurant in Easton, MD. Concept: Beer, wine and the cheeses that complimented each and other eclectic small plates.Design and installation of a new restaurant; hiring and training of staff, product purchasing and daily management.

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  Blue Heron Contracting/Green Heron Flooring

  • Chestertown, MD

  • Project Manager and Sales Manager

    • May 2006 - May 2007
    • Chestertown, MD

    BLUE HERON CONTRACTINGManager of high end custom residential projects, timelines, work and material quality, sub contractors, RFI's, change orders and budgets.GREEN HERON FLOORINGCo-Developer of this new retail flooring and stone countertop business for Blue Heron Contracting.HIGHLIGHTS- Hands on participation in renovation of historic location.- Initial space planning of store layout. Resourced and acquired flooring products.- Initiated communication, accounts and built relationships with vendors and installers.- Design and marketing of products, networking and website.- Set up software and spreadsheets for business use.- Residential and commercial sales.- Acquired installation and product certification.- Successfully built reputation for its sustainable/green products.

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  The Design Group

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Special Events Project Coordinator

    • Feb 1996 - Sep 1998
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Project Coordinator of large, high-impact corporate and private special events at multiple venues.HIGHLIGHTS- Coordinate for the sales team, scheduling in-house and sub-contracted production staff and materials.- Consistent communication with producers and venues to meet objective of clients. - On-site event management and hands-on participation of décor.- Accurately met client objectives, deadlines and budgets.

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  Restaurants Unlimited Inc. (RUI) - Palomino's

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Food and Beverage Sales and Trainer

    • Jul 1992 - Feb 1996
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area