Director of Solution Management

• Jul 2023 - Present

Work closely with technical leaders & solution platform developers from World4Solar and affiliates to effectively address commercialization priorities based on stakeholder and market feedback to enable on site Solar PV power production, energy storage, EV-charging, peak shaving, energy arbitrage and demand response to support grid resiliency and off-grid applications by utilizing World4Solar product solutions in commercial and residential environments. Work closely with technical leaders & solution platform developers from World4Solar and affiliates to effectively address commercialization priorities based on stakeholder and market feedback to enable on site Solar PV power production, energy storage, EV-charging, peak shaving, energy arbitrage and demand response to support grid resiliency and off-grid applications by utilizing World4Solar product solutions in commercial and residential environments.

Director of Outreach

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

Community Outreach Manager

• Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

Lead and oversee outreach to income-qualified homeowners and affordable housing residents who have opportunity to benefit from no-cost solar power, energy efficiency programs, and/or other GRID programs in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura county areas.• Manage a team of Outreach staff, setting team and individual goals, providing supervision, coaching and training to create the conditions for team success through meetings, check-ins, and evaluations• Develop and implement an effective and efficient outreach strategy that provides useful information to under-served communities, attracts new clients to GRID’s programs and meets monthly enrollment goals• Work with Directors and Outreach staff to create and maintain relationships with local government agencies, community-based organizations, affordable housing developers and other stakeholders who can assist in promoting GRID’s program and/or provide additional funding for our projects located in under-served and under-sourced communities. • Work collaboratively with Director of Operations and Programs and the Construction, Development, Workforce Programs teams to meet monthly and yearly solar installation and workforce development goals.• Monitor, measure, and manage all Outreach department activities and progress towards goals through a Salesforce CRM database• Continually work to explore new strategies to attract and engage better with clients, as well as to improve and streamline internal systems and processes• Advance the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity work and understand that this can only be achieved within a framework of social, economic, and environmental justice Show less

Outreach training manager

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

Work closely with outreach leadership to assess, identify, build and deliver high-impact training program for outreach staff.

Senior outreach coordinator/Military veteran liaison

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

Outreach Coordinator/ Veteran Liaison

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

Responsible for all aspects of client application process including outreach, screening, home site visits, educating families about solar and the details of our program, walking clients through the application process and assisting them with all related paperwork.Collaborate with Outreach Manager and outreach team to create and implement an outreach strategy to increase number of clients served in targeted areas of Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties.Help create and maintain partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations in order to more effectively identify, encourage, and serve clients.Work with GRID Alternatives construction and project management staff to coordinate site visits, installations and trouble shooting for clients.Educate homeowners on the benefits of solar, perform energy audits and deliver client training sessions.Responsible for increasing community awareness and acceptance of GRID Alternatives’ work and mission, including attending and presenting at community meetings and events.Organizing volunteers to assist in outreach efforts. Collaborating with qualified veteran Home owners to bring service to Veteran communities. Work together with Veteran friendly organizations to promote GRID Work. Support GLA Work force development office in building rapport with Veteran Home owners and volunteers so veterans seeking employment can have a smooth transition into the work force. Show less

GLA Troops to Solar Veteran liaison

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

Provides assistance to GLA workforce development department in facilitating communication, cooperation, collaborations and partnership building between individual veterans and veteran organizations supporting veterans seeking professional development and employment in the Solar industry. Providing informational presentations to veterans and their family members about the benefits of going solar through the Solar affordable housing program facilitated by GRID Alternatives and promoting education about the growing solar photovoltaic industry. Show less

Outreach fellow

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

Help implement outreach strategy to increase number of income qualified clients receive no-cost Solar photovoltaic installations in the Greater Los Angeles counties. Canvass disadvantaged communities to spread information about our solar program. Help promote community awareness of GRID Alternatives’ work and mission by researching and attending community meetings and other events. Assist and shadow Outreach Coordinators in client application process. Assist and shadow Outreach Coordinators in homeowner trainings. Help create easy-to-read materials that educate homeowners on energy efficiency, Help research potential partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations in order to more effectively identify, encourage, and serve low-income clients. Participate in activities associated with National Days of Service. office administrative work, data entry, file management, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income and families living in the SB 535: environmentally disadvantaged territories. Show less

Solarcorps Fellow/ LADWP Interconnnection specialist

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Assist project management with gathering the necessary administrative information from Outreach Coordinators and clients for interconnection and the Solar Incentive Program for LADWP. Interact with Solar Electric Service representatives and city inspectors in order to advance projects through the interconnection process.Took the lead in incorporating new LADWP Net-Energy Metering process into office work flow by learning and training other staff about the new LADWP NEM and SIP process.

Sustainable technologies program assistant.

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

promote/education students on Solar photovoltaic and Energy efficiency. Assist instructor with preparing equipment for classroom lab activities. Maintain inventory for sustainable technologies department. promote/education students on Solar photovoltaic and Energy efficiency. Assist instructor with preparing equipment for classroom lab activities. Maintain inventory for sustainable technologies department.

Fast moving consumer goods trader

• Mar 2010 - Aug 2014

Established an import/export business for the purchase and sale of fast moving consumer goods such as personal hygiene items (i.e. Gillette razor blades, Dove bar soap, Head and shoulders body wash, Fairy washing liquid), Red bull energy drinks and a variety of chocolate candy bars. Developed relationship with small and large suppliers, received offers from suppliers, searched for clients nationally and internationally. Sent offers to clients. Placed orders with suppliers, verified goods at intermediate warehouse for quality assurance and accurate stock count, neutralized goods, delivered goods to customer(s) location of choice. Primarily purchased and distributed products across the European Union spectrum. Show less

Sports assistant (warehouse and facilities)

• Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

Provided support and assistance to the CYS Assistant Sports & Fitness Director in the use of recreation equipment, materials, and facilities. Applied a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instructed children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issued/received recreational equipment to authorized users. Identified age-appropriate equipment for procurement, assisted youth sports director with equipment vendor selection, and purchased gear/equipment as needed. Maintained hand receipts and collected all inventoried items. Inspected supplies and equipment for damage. Ensured sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition to support the sports and fitness program. Assisted in setting up sports events and athletic programs as needed. Maintained an effective safety and accident prevention program. Conducted daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommended purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance. Ensured no observable hazard existed in program areas e.g., walked the playing/practice surface looking for debris and other hazards, evaluated fences, bleachers and other structures for potential hazards. Served as a member of the Installation Child and Youth Evaluation Team to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility and program regulatory requirements for the Youth Sports and Fitness Program. Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of facilities. Ensured facilities were properly marked/lined prior to games/practices. Operated various types of equipment in support of athletic field maintenance such as lawn mowers, golf carts with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, and trucks in indoor and outdoor work environments. Show less

Financial Program Specialist

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Selected as a member of a special sustainment team with responsibilities to Strengthen and optimize the execution of the “EagleCash” Stored Value Card (SVC), Over the Counter Channel Application and International Treasury Services (ITS.gov) in contingency areas of operation primarily in Afghanistan with secondary operations in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Germany by providing embedded operational support, training and proactive software/hardware maintenance and repairs/maintain version controls. Provided initial and refresher user training, as required. Ensured program and cardholder financial integrity. Assisted in the Electronic Cash/check over the counter property Verification process. Contributed significantly in solidifying the partnership with the United States Air Force Finance command, Theater Financial Management support teams, US Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Military Postal Services and Army Air Force exchange service in all of the Central command and broader areas of operation. Visited all designated locations while embedded in a combat zone to provide (re)training to E-Commerce systems end user personnel and agencies involved in the electronic cash program. Promoted the use of electronic Cash systems in order to minimize the risk of unknown factors associated with the usage of US physical currency in certain areas of operation. Provided real time information to Federal Finance which went up the chain to help battle field commanders and senior management at the Treasury make strategic decisions pertaining to the overall war effort and reduction of physical currency in contingency areas of operation. Operated autonomously as the primary Point of contact and subject matter expert for EagleCash electronic cash and paper check conversion in the country of Afghanistan. Ensured operational excellence. Show less