First Solar
Industry: Semiconductor manufacturing company
DescriptionFirst Solar, Inc. is an American photovoltaic manufacturer of rigid thin film modules, or solar panels, and a provider of utility-scale PV power plants and supporting services that include finance, construction, maintenance and end-of-life panel recycling. Revenue: 3.58 billion USD (2015) Headquarters: Tempe, Arizona, United States CEO: Mark R. Widmar (1 Jul 2016–) Subsidiaries: First Solar GmbH, First Solar Holdings GmbH,
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First Solar Employees
United States Air Force September 2014 - Present
California Army National Guard August 2002 - Present
North American Security January 2014 - September 2014
Palisades Patrol January 2013 - January 2014
First Solar October 2012 - January 2013
DELTA Rescue February 2012 - October 2012
CA Army National Guard Task Force Sierra November 2011 - February 2012
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue July 2011 - October 2011
CA Army National Guard Task Force Sierra January 2011 - May 2011
CA Army National Guard Alpha Troop 1/18 Cavalry December 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Military Training, Security, Training, Weapons, Force Protection, Team Building, Emergency Management, Army, Customer Service, Intelligence Analysis, Combat, Inventory Management, Time Management, Enforcement, Tactics, Reconnaissance, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Counterterrorism, Loss Prevention, PowerPoint, Leadership, Marksmanship, Counterinsurgency, Intelligence, Weapons Handling, Microsoft Word, HUMINT, Combat Lifesaver, Weapons Training, Patrol, Personnel Security, Security Operations, Law Enforcement, Microsoft Excel, Supervisory Skills, Policy, Infantry Tactics, Military Liaison, Counterintelligence, Personal Security, Special Operations, Tactical Operations, Private Security, CBRN, Law Enforcement..., Afghanistan, Interagency Coordination, Contingency Planning, Explosives
Education
University of Phoenix 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections
ICDC College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Homeland Security
Arroyo H.S. 1978 — 1981
basic diploma, basic studies
First Solar October 2009 - Present
Skills
Administrative..., Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Outlook, Employee Relations, PowerPoint, Training, SAP, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Time Management, SharePoint, Management, Team Building, Budgets, Project Management, Purchasing, Troubleshooting
Education
Kent State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
ServiceMaster June 2013 - Present
Gillette Properties January 2012 - Present
First Solar 2010 - 2011
Honeywell Aerospace 2005 - 2010
Honeywell Transportation Systems 1996 - 2005
GE 1986 - 1996
Owens Corning 1983 - 1986
Allstate 1982 - 1983
Skills
Aerospace, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Aircraft, Manufacturing, Product Development, Operational Excellence, Aviation, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Earned Value Management, Operations Management, Start-ups, Mergers, Venture Capital, Strategy, Leadership, Engineering, Management, Competitive Analysis, Solar Energy, Electronics, Team Building, Forecasting, Change Management, Business Strategy, Pricing, Income Statement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Avionics, P&L Management, Acquisition Integration, MRP, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Kaizen, International Business, Product Management, Integration, Process Engineering, Supply Management, Procurement
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Finance
LAW EPC Consulting April 2013 - Present
First Solar September 2008 - March 2013
Shaw/CB&I January 2006 - September 2008
Bechtel Corporation 2000 - 2006
Skills
See Updated CV for..., Construction, Project Estimation, Project Control, Primavera P6, Construction Management, Energy, Budgets, Power Generation, Management, MS Project, EPC, Power Plants, Contract Management, Procurement, Project Planning, Engineering, Project Engineering, Engineering Management, Renewable Energy, Process Engineering, Factory, Commissioning, Petrochemical, Gas, Electricians, Inspection, Oil/Gas, Materials, Gas Turbines, Cost Control, Pipelines, Petroleum, Piping, Energy Industry, Safety Management..., Construction Safety, Refinery, Water, Supervisory Skills, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Project, Contract Negotiation, Project Management
Education
Illinois State University 1975 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Counsyl May 2015 - Present
Rimini Street August 2014 - May 2015
Twitter May 2012 - August 2014
First Solar June 2011 - May 2012
Microchip Technology August 2009 - June 2011
E*TRADE Financial November 2006 - August 2009
Cegedim Dendrite November 2001 - March 2005
Skills
SEC filings, SOX Compliancy, SSAE16, SAS70, Mobility..., Equity Edge Platform, ESPP, International ESPP, Restricted Stock, Employee Stock Options, International Equity..., Employee Training, Written & Oral..., Report Development, Quarterly Reporting, FAS123R, CEP, Equity Compensation, Equity Incentive..., Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, ADP Payforce, Microsoft Office, Equities, 10b5-1 Plans, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Stocks, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, ADP Payroll, Executive Pay, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Mergers & Acquisitions, Incentive Programs, Section 16, IPO, Onboarding, Payroll, SSAE 16, SEC Filings, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Washington State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Gonzaga University 2007 — 2009
M.A., Organizational Communication & Leadership
Lipscomb University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Computer Information Systems / Business Management
The Boston Consulting Group February 2015 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group August 2013 - January 2015
The Boston Consulting Group August 2011 - July 2013
First Solar January 2011 - July 2011
UC Berkeley September 2009 - December 2010
Harvard University September 2005 - May 2009
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Sustainability, Physical Chemistry, Energy, Catalysis, Science, Physics, LaTeX, Chemistry, Research, Solar Energy, Surface Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Polymers, Data Analysis, Characterization, Statistics, Renewable Energy, Management Consulting, Energy Efficiency, R&D
Education
Harvard University 2005 — 2009
Ph.D., Chemical Physics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2001 — 2005
BS, Chemistry, Minors in Math and Physics
La-Z-Boy June 2015 - Present
HALOGROUP October 2014 - Present
Rezult Technology July 2013 - May 2014
First Solar June 2009 - May 2013
First Solar June 2009 - March 2011
TEKsystems June 2008 - May 2009
TEKsystems June 2006 - March 2008
Macomb Community College January 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Program Management, Integration, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Project Planning, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Management, Change Management, XP, Leadership, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Hardware, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, BMC Remedy, Windows, Testing, Training, Information Technology, Customer Service, DNS, Team Building, Computer Hardware, Construction Management, Risk Management, Databases, Networking, Servers, Windows XP, SDLC, BIM, Planview Enterprise, Event Planning, Project Coordination, Integrated Project..., Technical Project...
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 2013 — 2016
Master of Management, Marketing
Purdue University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Building Construction Management
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 2007 — 2009
Masters of Science, Information Systems
Macomb Community College 2004 — 2005
AS, Informations Systems
Wayne State University 1995 — 1997
B.S., Criminal Justice
First Solar February 2015 - July 2015
Shift Forex February 2015 - May 2015
Wal-Mart July 2013 - February 2015
ididit inc March 2011 - August 2012
Power Volvo September 2010 - January 2011
RadioShack August 2007 - August 2010
ED Johnson & Son September 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Team-oriented, Automotive, Cashiering, Microsoft Excel, Phone Etiquette, Human Resources, PowerPoint, Retail Sales, Goal Oriented, Communication, Microsoft Office, Telephone Skills, Highly motivated..., Highly detail oriented, Vehicles, Interviews, Public Speaking, Friendly Personality, Management, Organized Multi-tasker, Close Attention to..., People-oriented, Always Punctual, Motivated self-starter, Microsoft Word, I can operate..., Heavy Equipment, Heavy Lifting, Solid computer skills, Forklift Operator, Managed Money, Store Operations, Professional Driving, Fast-paced, Great communications..., Ministering
Education
University of Toledo 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Jackson Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate degree, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
First Solar April 2009 - Present
PPL Corporation January 2001 - October 2009
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc October 1980 - October 2001
Skills
Adjunct Professor -..., Backpacking Expertise &..., Energy Management, EPC, Contract Management, Energy, Project Engineering, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, Wind, Power Generation, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Systems Engineering, Power Plants, Factory, Project Planning, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, AutoCAD, Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Construction Safety, Inspection, Commissioning, Engineering Management
Education
Lehigh University 1980 — 1983
MBA, 3.5
Lehigh University 1972 — 1976
BS - Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, 3.3
Project Management Institute January 2015 - Present
Enterprise Outcomes, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Hawaii Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers August 2013 - February 2014
Hawaiian Electric Company August 2012 - February 2014
First Solar April 2009 - August 2012
TEKsystems March 2007 - February 2009
Vendavo August 2005 - February 2007
RETC Inc. September 2002 - August 2005
i2 Technologies January 2000 - September 2002
US Steel 1989 - 2000
Skills
Integration, Business Process, ERP, Program Management, SAP, Testing, Process Improvement, Management, Project Planning, SharePoint, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Business Analysis, Team Management, Strategy, Business Development, Business Process Design, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Enterprise Software, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Solution Architecture, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Data Warehousing, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, Manufacturing, Project Portfolio..., PMP, Business Transformation, E-commerce, Software Documentation, Vendor Management, SAP ERP, IT Strategy, Business Process..., PMO, SDLC, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, CRM, PeopleSoft, ITIL, Portfolio Management, Project Delivery, SAP Implementation, SAP BI
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2005 — 2008
MBA, Business and Supply Chain Management
University of Pittsburgh 1985 — 1989
BS, Information Science
First Solar July 2011 - Present
First Solar July 2010 - July 2011
Skills
SharePoint, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Windows 7, Global Application..., Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server Management..., ASP.NET, COBOL, Customer Service, Microsoft CRM
Education
Ashworth College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business/Technology
James A Rhodes State College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Programming
The University of Toledo October 2013 - Present
KUKA Toledo Production Operations June 2013 - January 2014
First Solar January 2012 - June 2013
Bostleman Corp August 2011 - January 2012
ITT Technical Institute June 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Windows 7, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Technical Support, XP, Windows XP, Microsoft Exchange, Computer Hardware, VMware, Group Policy, DNS, Network Administration, Software Installation, Networking, Help Desk Support, DHCP, Hardware, Security, Production Support, Servers, SharePoint, Incident Management, VPN, Virtualization, VMware ESX, Leadership, Team Leadership, Clinical Software
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, 3.95
Bowsher High School
NOVO Engineering May 2015 - Present
HST Solar Farms January 2014 - April 2015
First Solar August 2012 - December 2013
Global Health Initiative, California Institute of Technology February 2012 - July 2012
Lynchpin Technologies January 2011 - July 2012
The LIGO Laboratory May 2011 - January 2012
eSolar June 2008 - December 2010
Harvey Mudd College February 2006 - May 2008
Bruce Olson Construction May 2006 - January 2008
Skills
SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Machining, Construction, ANSYS, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, Projects, Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis, R&D, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Testing, Engineering, Product Development, Engineering Management, CAD, Medical Devices, Renewable Energy, Six Sigma, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, Biomedical Engineering, Solar Energy, GD, Thermodynamics, Continuous Improvement, Rapid Prototyping
Education
University of California, San Diego 2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Medical Device Engineering
Harvey Mudd College 2004 — 2008
B.S., Engineering
North Tahoe High School 2000 — 2004
GED
First Solar September 2012 - Present
Penn State University January 2011 - September 2012
Penn State University August 2008 - December 2010
Penn State University August 2002 - July 2008
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 1996 — 2002
PhD, Physics
First Solar March 2015 - Present
First Solar December 2013 - Present
First Solar October 2012 - November 2013
First Solar October 2011 - October 2012
Kawneer Company, Alcoa January 2001 - September 2011
Skills
Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Construction, Product Development, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Solar Energy, Product Management, Procurement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Photovoltaics
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
James Madison University 1977 — 1979
Pre-Engineering
First Solar April 2009 - Present
OptiSolar October 2008 - April 2009
Clear Point Group LLC March 2004 - October 2008
Best Practices LLC 1997 - 2004
U.S. Navy 1984 - 2004
Skills
Project Management, Entrepreneurship, M&A integration, Benchmarking, Quality Management, Knowledge Management, Safety Management..., Personnel Management, Networking, Government Procurement, Defence, Physical Data Modeling, Treasury Management, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Energy, Program Management
Education
Harvard Business School 1991 — 1993
MBA
University of Virginia 1980 — 1984
BSNE
First Solar March 2013 - Present
URS Corporation March 2008 - February 2013
Wade Trim October 2005 - 2008
Skills
Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1998 — 2007
First Solar 2009 - 2013
AMEC Power and Process Div 2008 - 2009
VP Engineering Atlanta February 1998 - September 2008
Skills
Engineering Management, Project Management, Engineering recruiting, EPC, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Power Plants
Education
Louisiana State University 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University 1965 — 1966
Engineering
Ilitch Holdings, Inc. May 2013 - Present
First Solar March 2012 - October 2012
First Solar November 2010 - March 2012
Welded Construction, L.P. December 2008 - November 2010
Monroe County Community College August 2008 - January 2009
Conexio Technology Solutions September 2005 - September 2006
TJBA, Inc. January 1998 - September 2005
TDI Internet 1993 - 1998
Skills
IT Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Enterprise Architecture, TCP/IP, Service Management, Process Improvement, Networking, IT Management, Security, IT Strategy, Infrastructure, ITIL, VMware, Databases, Vendor Management, Integration, VMware ESX, Active Directory, Servers, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange, Cisco Technologies, IT Operations, Cloud Computing, Data Center, System Deployment, Information Technology, IT Service Management, Governance, CRM, Outsourcing, Enterprise Software, VPN, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Strategy, Leadership, Start-ups, Technical Support, Managed Services, Management, Storage, Hardware, WAN
Education
Lawrence Technological University
DMIT (Doctor of Management in Information Technology), IT Management
Michigan State University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Information Systems
Siena Heights University
Associate of Arts, Mathematics
First Solar August 2012 - Present
Education
Harvey Mudd College 2008 — 2012
Harvey Mudd College 2008 — 2012
DCS Information Systems May 2014 - Present
Canticle, LLC June 2013 - Present
Naxos of America July 2013 - May 2014
Truth for Today World Mission School May 2013 - June 2013
First Solar May 2011 - November 2011
College Jobs August 2008 - May 2011
High School Jobs June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
C++, PHP, SQL, Windows, Mobile Applications, OS X, Pyxis Mobile App..., Mobile Technology, Ubuntu, Mobile Application..., Mobile Iron, Mobile Solutions, Verivo Mobile App..., Networking, C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Harding University 2008 — 2013
B.S., Software Development, Minor in Bible & Religion
Masonite November 2011 - Present
First Solar May 2008 - November 2011
Therma Tru 2005 - 2008
Therma Tru 2002 - 2005
Therma Tru 1999 - 2002
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing; Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology 1988 — 1994
BS, Chemical Engineering
Gehrlicher Solar America Corporation, a Company of M+W Group June 2015 - Present
SunEdison September 2014 - June 2015
First Solar May 2011 - August 2014
Gamesa March 2008 - April 2011
JDSU May 2005 - March 2008
Autocrat, LLC November 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Temporary Placement, Fleet Management, Service Providers, Wind, Renewable Energy, Contract Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Solar Energy, Supply Management, Energy, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, MRP, SAP, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Negotiation, Materials Management, Pricing, Supplier Development, Spend Analysis, Construction, Management, Strategy, Wind Turbines, Engineering, Sourcing, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, EPC, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Purchase Management, Photovoltaics, Supply Chain..., Logistics
Education
La Salle University 2007 — 2010
MBA, General Management
Johnson and Wales University 1999 — 2002
BS, Management
Neshaminy High School 1996 — 1999
High School Diploma
Tactonics, LLC September 2013 - Present
First Solar November 2013 - Present
First Solar October 2012 - October 2013
First Solar October 2011 - October 2012
Alcoa January 2001 - September 2011
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Start-ups, International Business, Manufacturing, Strategy, New Business Development, Project Planning
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
James Madison University 1977 — 1979
Pre-Engineering
First Solar March 2014 - Present
Lumbrezer Farm May 2012 - Present
ITS Technologies August 2013 - February 2014
City of Fort Wayne February 2013 - May 2013
Indiana Institute of Technology August 2009 - May 2013
Loma Linda's Mexican Restaurant May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Photovoltaics, R&D, JMP, Solar Power, Statistical Data..., Minitab, Process Integration, UGS NX, Quality Control, AutoCAD, Unigraphics, Wind Power, Biofuels, Batteries, Geothermal, Teamwork, Cooperative, Goal Oriented, Always Punctual, Meet Deadlines, Always Willing to Learn, Highly responsible, Self-driven, Work Ethic, Design of Experiments, Technical Presentations, Solar Energy, Energy
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering, Engineering
Swanton High School 2005 — 2009
High School Honors Diploma, GPA 4.082
ASSA ABLOY April 2012 - Present
Arizona Army National Guard August 2011 - March 2014
First Solar September 2011 - April 2012
Army National Guard December 2009 - September 2011
Marel March 2005 - September 2011
Army National Guard February 1994 - December 2009
Electrolux Home Products December 2002 - March 2005
Siemens Energy & Automation May 2000 - December 2002
Goss Graphic Systems May 1999 - December 1999
Skills
5S, Cellular Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, AutoCAD, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Microsoft Office, MS Project, Cost Reduction, Kanban, Excel, Project Planning, Inventor, Theory of Constraints, Automation, Solidworks, Cnc, Leadership, Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, CAD, Industrial Engineering, Autodesk Inventor, Project Management, Management, Design for Manufacturing, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, SolidWorks
Education
Iowa State University 1993 — 2000
Bachelor's of Science, Industrial Technology
Indian Hills Community College 1992 — 1993
Associate, Aviation Maintenance Technology
First Solar May 2012 - Present
First Solar September 2011 - May 2012
First Solar September 2008 - September 2011
IET, Inc. February 2006 - September 2008
Dakkota Integrated Systems June 2008 - August 2008
Magna January 2008 - June 2008
Chrysler April 2007 - October 2007
Hubbell Lighting - Security Lighting March 2006 - February 2007
Metaldyne Corporation October 2001 - January 2006
Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2000 - 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, FMEA, APQP, Injection Molding, SAP, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Design of Experiments, Industrial Engineering, PPAP, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Minitab
Education
Kettering University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Spectrum Equity May 2015 - July 2015
Shift Technologies, Inc. June 2014 - July 2015
LinkedIn April 2013 - May 2014
Goldman Sachs July 2011 - April 2013
Stanford University September 2007 - July 2011
Credit Suisse June 2010 - August 2010
First Solar June 2009 - August 2009
Credit Agricole June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Valuation, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Product Management, Corporate Finance, SQL, Economics, Hadoop, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Bloomberg, Equities, Physics, Freestyle, Investments, Financial Analysis
Education
Harvard Business School 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Stanford University
BA, Economics, with Honors
First Solar November 2011 - Present
Abengoa Solar Inc. September 2009 - October 2011
Pert-Cpm, LLC July 2007 - September 2009
Alliant Energy 2005 - 2007
Alliant Energy 2000 - 2005
Dynegy, Inc. 1999 - 2000
Illinova Generating Company 1999 - 1999
Excel-Tec, C.A. 1996 - 1996
Pert-Cpm, C.A. 1994 - 1996
Andersen Consulting 1994 - 1994
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Sustainability, Project Planning, Construction Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Solar Energy, Power Project..., Concentrated Solar Power, Business Development, International Business..., International..., Strategic Negotiations
Education
Purdue University 1997 — 2001
Ph.D., Construction Engineering & Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2012 — 2012
Executive Education, Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset
Harvard Business School Executive Education 2004 — 2004
Executive Education, Negotiation and Competitive Decision Making
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2002 — 2002
Executive Education, Negotiation Strategies for Managers
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1999 — 1999
Executive Education, Applied Management Principles
Purdue University 1992 — 1993
MSCE, Construction Engineering and Management
Universidad Metropolitana (VE) 1985 — 1990
Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering
Liceo Los Arcos 1977 — 1985
Colegio Venezolano Britanico 1974 — 1977
BASF July 2011 - Present
First Solar March 2011 - July 2011
Adecco RPO October 2010 - February 2011
Kelly Engineering Resources October 2008 - August 2010
Kelly Engineering Resources October 2007 - October 2008
Kelly Services November 2005 - October 2007
Glazer's Distributors March 2003 - November 2005
South-West Engine and Automotive Repair July 2001 - August 2005
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Recruiting, Interviews, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Technical Recruiting, Training, Temporary Placement, Personnel Management, Career Development, Benefits Negotiation, Management, Hiring, Leadership, Temporary Staffing, Deferred Compensation, College Recruiting, Employee Training, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Interview Preparation, Job Coaching, Internet Recruiting, Coaching, Employee Relations, Career Counseling, Executive Search, Succession Planning, Payroll, Organizational..., HRIS, SDLC, Recruitment/Retention, Training & Development, Compensation, Full-cycle Recruiting, Salary Negotiation, Interview Coaching, Interviewing, Performance Management, Screening Resumes, CRM, Staffing Services, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Screening, Contract Recruitment, New Hire Orientations
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1999 — 2005
BS, Human Resource Development
First Solar July 2012 - Present
General Dynamics Mission Systems August 2009 - August 2011
Bruegger's January 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Engineering, Testing, Troubleshooting, Hardware, Lean Manufacturing, Commissioning, Electricians, Labview, C++, System Testing, Matlab, Perl, Manufacturing, Java, C, VBA, Microsoft Excel
Education
Lehigh University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Brophy College Prep 2004 — 2008
First Solar May 2015 - Present
Desert View Power, Colmac Energy April 2011 - April 2015
Dynalectric San Diego and IVRR June 2007 - April 2011
Omega Electric November 2005 - February 2007
Brinderson July 2002 - September 2005
Intel Corporation February 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Power Plants, Biomass, Instrumentation, Electricians, Power Generation, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Energy, Preventive Maintenance, Gas, Electricity, DCS, Process Control, Electrical Controls, High Voltage
Education
Imperial Valley College 2003 — 2006
Electrical Pre-Engineering
United States Marine Corps 1996 — 2000
SunPower Corporation June 2014 - Present
CalCom Solar March 2014 - June 2014
First Solar October 2012 - March 2014
SolarCity September 2011 - October 2012
REC Solar March 2009 - September 2011
DR Horton March 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Contracting, Electrical Controls, Electrical Design, Electrical Industry, Electrical Equipment, Electrical..., Solar Energy, Solar PV, Solar Power, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Construction, HVAC Controls, Photovoltaics, Power Distribution, Wiring, Blueprint Reading, Energy Management, Low Voltage, Power Generation, Electricians, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Generators, Wind, Materials, Testing, Solar Thermal, Commissioning, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, OSHA Certified, Power Plants, Inspection, Energy, Maintenance, Facilities Management, Project Management, Energy Conservation, Management, Sustainable Energy, Contract Management, Process Scheduler, Engineering, Alternative Energy
Education
Glendale Community College 1998 — 1999
General education, Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice/Police Science
University of San Diego
OSHA 30, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
First Solar November 2014 - Present
First Solar March 2008 - Present
Heritage Research Group February 2007 - March 2008
BAX Global July 1998 - February 2004
Skills
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Energy, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Engineering Management
Education
Lourdes College 1998 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Biology
University of Findlay 1996 — 1998
N/A, Physician's Assistant
First Solar 2015 - 2015
EYP Mission Critical Facilities August 2005 - June 2010
Skills
CAD, AutoCAD, Engineers, Engineering, Revit, Electricians, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering
Education
Island Drafting and Technical Institute 1998 — 2000
Associate of Arts (AA), Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Construction Risk Partners October 2013 - Present
Pro-Tech Energy Solutions September 2010 - March 2013
First Solar May 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Energy Management, New Business Development, Energy Efficiency, Strategy, Photovoltaics, Contract Management, Procurement, Solar PV, Alternative Energy, Electricians, Construction Safety, Energy Conservation, Contract Negotiation, Construction, Green Building, Construction Management, Customer Service, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Business Development, Microsoft Excel
Education
Katherine Gibbs School
Keystone College
Associate's degree
NRG Energy January 2015 - Present
Sunora Energy Solutions, LLC May 2014 - Present
First Solar April 2011 - May 2014
Environmental Restoration LLC May 2010 - April 2011
WRScompass April 2009 - May 2010
Oxford Search Group September 2007 - November 2008
Enterprise Rent A Car June 2006 - September 2007
Skills
SAP, Human Resources, Management, Project Management, Business Process, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Program Management, Customer Service, Procurement, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Project Planning, Sourcing
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 2004 — 2006
Business Administration, Business Management
Jamestown Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration
8minutenergy Renewables, LLC January 2015 - Present
Logan T Granger Architect 1999 - Present
First Solar September 2013 - January 2015
First Solar March 2012 - September 2013
SunPower Corporation December 2009 - March 2012
SunPower Corporation March 2006 - December 2009
PowerLight Corporation October 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Solar Energy, Engineering, Energy, Engineering Management, Renewable Energy, Design Management, Project Management, Architectural Design, Construction, Sustainability
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Master in Architecture
New College of Florida
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Fitbit September 2015 - Present
FirstCarbon Solutions June 2014 - July 2015
EDF Renewable Energy May 2013 - August 2013
Finger Lakes ReUse, Inc. October 2012 - December 2012
Ithaca College October 2012 - December 2012
Camp Tawonga June 2011 - August 2011
First Solar May 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Research, Facebook, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
Ithaca College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Environmental Studies with a concentration in Public Health and Policy; Minor: Studio Art
Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) May 2014 - Present
Sober Living Community June 2013 - August 2013
CLP Resources May 2012 - August 2012
First Solar April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Coordination, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, MS Project, Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Project, Customer Service
Education
Howard Payne University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
First Solar April 2013 - Present
First Solar January 2011 - April 2013
Honeywell February 2009 - January 2011
Honeywell Aerospace December 2003 - February 2009
Street+Singer Public Relations April 2001 - December 2003
Lavidge & Baumayr Public Relations October 1999 - April 2001
Honeywell Airport Systems October 1998 - October 1999
Honeywell Inc. October 1996 - October 1998
self-employed January 1996 - September 1996
Inver Hills Community College February 1995 - December 1995
Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Speech Writing, Proposal Writing, Advertising, Editing, Communication Training, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Publications, New Business Development, Public Affairs, Account Management, Messaging, Government, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota
BA, American studies/English
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1982
BA, American studies/English
Hamline University
MA, Liberal Studies
First Solar 2013 - 2014
Skills
Welding, SMAW, FCAW, Oxy-acetylene, blueprint interpretation, math, Green Building, Reading Comprehension, Microsoft Word, OSHA 30, grinder, Time Management, Employee Training, diagnostics
Education
Center for Employment Training 2012 — 2013
Welding Fabrication Certificate, Welding Fabrication, 3.8 GPA
Imperial Valley College 2012 — 2013
Welding Technology/Welder, A
Central Union High School 2004 — 2009
HIgh School Diploma
Autism Mentoring Program August 2013 - Present
First Solar May 2015 - August 2015
Indiana University Bloomington August 2012 - April 2015
ArcelorMittal USA May 2014 - August 2014
eBay Business May 2013 - May 2014
Valparaiso Landscaping June 2008 - June 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Photoshop, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Windows, Landscaping, Music, Art
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing and Professional Sales
Valparaiso High School 2008 — 2012
First Solar December 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Consulting, Inc October 2013 - December 2014
Aspect Software April 2013 - September 2013
First Solar January 2013 - March 2013
Honeywell Aerospace July 2007 - January 2013
Ella's Tea Party, Inc. November 2008 - November 2012
Verizon Wireless March 2007 - July 2007
Spectrum Surveying and Engineering June 2001 - January 2007
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts January 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Transactional Law, Contract Negotiations, Real Estate, Land Use Planning, Key Performance..., Contract Management, Program Management, Telecommunications, Leasing, Aerospace, Supply Chain, Non-profits, Knowledge Base, Channel Partners, Business Acumen, Contract Negotiation, Wireless, Nonprofits, Management, Corporate Law, Strategy, RF, microwave, Telco, Building Permits, Site Development, Site Acquisition, Real Estate Due..., Due Diligence, NEPA, Phase I, Distributed Antenna..., Milestones, Lease Negotiations, Lease Administration, Zoning, Licensing, Negotiation, Leadership, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Legal Writing, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Dispute Resolution, International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
Louisiana College 1995 — 2000
BA, Pre-Law
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solution (USA), Inc. July 2014 - Present
First Solar April 2014 - July 2014
First Solar December 2013 - March 2014
Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc June 2013 - December 2013
First Solar August 2011 - May 2013
NAES Corporation December 2010 - September 2011
Dynegy February 2009 - September 2010
Shaw Stone & Webster October 2006 - January 2009
The Shaw Group March 2002 - October 2006
The Shaw Group April 1996 - July 2002
Skills
EHS, Risk Assessment, Construction Safety, Safety Management..., Energy, Inspection, Industrial Safety, Accident Investigation, Occupational Health, Emergency Management, Environmental Awareness, Gas, Construction, Power Plants, Behavior Based Safety, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Waste..., Hazard Recognition, Workplace Safety, Construction Management, Auditing, Risk Management, Contract Management, Management, Program Management, Commissioning, EPC, Hazard Analysis, Safety Training, Power Generation, Policy, Factory, Environmental..., Fall Protection, Environmental Compliance, Renewable Energy, Wind, Pipelines, Incident Investigation, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, HAZWOPER, Supervisory Skills, Contractors, Fire Safety, Contractor Management, Nuclear, Safety Auditing, First Aid
Education
LSU
Broadcast Journalism
Robert E. Lee
First Solar March 2010 - Present
Taylor Morrison Homes February 2009 - March 2010
ROI Properties December 2003 - January 2009
Skills
Procurement, Accounting, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Contract Management, Outlook, Management, Negotiation, Office Management
Education
Glendale Community College
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
DornerWorks December 2013 - Present
First Solar December 2008 - November 2013
Caterpillar, Inc. February 2005 - December 2008
Caterpillar Inc. February 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Program Management, Budgeting, Project Engineering, Design Review, FMEA, Supplier Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Solar PV, Design Engineering, Electronic Control Units, Budgets, Electronics, Six Sigma, Engineering, Engineering Management, Testing, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Product Development, Embedded Systems, Automation, Integration, Continuous Improvement, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Process Improvement, Photovoltaics
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2006 — 2008
Masters in Business Administration, Concentration in Strategic Studies
University of Toledo 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineer
Philips Healthcare March 2015 - Present
Philips Healthcare August 2011 - March 2015
First Solar May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Occupational Health, Environmental Compliance, ISO 14001, Root Cause Analysis, Ergonomics, OHSAS18001, Sustainability, Industrial Safety, RCRA, Certified Green Belt, Six Sigma, Forklift Training, DMAIC, Project Management, Dangerous goods..., Hazard Recognition, EPA, Environmental Awareness, EHS, Hazardous Waste..., Risk Assessment
Education
University of Toledo 2010 — 2011
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Science
Lake Erie College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Cum Laude
NRG Energy April 2014 - Present
GAS UNLIMITED August 2013 - April 2014
Solar Energy Services at Hukari Technical Services, Inc. June 2013 - July 2013
First Solar August 2010 - June 2013
First Solar August 2009 - August 2010
Time Customer Service December 2002 - August 2009
Diamond Products Company 2000 - November 2002
Miles Electric, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Arizona Public Service (APS) 1993 - 1996
Arizona Public Service (APS) 1985 - 1993
Skills
Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Power Plants, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Continuous Improvement, Power Generation, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Testing, Process Scheduler, Program Development, Electricians, Technical Support, Engineering, Energy, Preventive Maintenance, Management, Procurement, Factory, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Construction, Project Management, Energy Management, Inspection, Maintenance Management, Maintenance & Repair, Leadership, Energy Efficiency, Commissioning, Wind, Electrical Engineering, Turbines, Electric Power, Electricity, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Energy, Power Systems, Engineering Management, Smart Grid, Power Distribution, Energy Conservation, Reliability Engineering, Wind Turbines, Generators, PLC, Project Engineering, Gas Turbines, Electrical Safety
Education
Glendale Community College
Electronic Engineering Technology
Hillsborough Community College
Science
Memphis State University
Nuclear Science
Arizona Area Office managerFirst SolarMarch 2012 - May 2013
First Solar August 2010 - March 2012
The Shaw Group June 2008 - August 2010
Chestnut Health Systems May 1997 - April 2007
Skills
Contract Management, Solar Energy, Microsoft Office, Employee Relations, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Procurement, EPC, Construction Safety, Process Scheduler, Construction, Project Planning, Subcontracting, Construction Management, Supervisory Skills, SAP, Occupational Health, PowerPoint, Contractors, Contract Negotiation, Project Estimation, Management, Safety Management..., Team Building, Workplace Safety, Training, Industrial Safety, Outlook, Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Administrative..., Analysis, Human Resources, Invoicing, Office Management, Budgets, Project Coordination, Project Control, Software Documentation, Inspection, Materials, Energy, Facilities Management, Purchasing, Photovoltaics, MS Project, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Risk Assessment
Education
Illinois State University 1993 — 1997
Social Work BSW, Social Work
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems July 2012 - Present
First Solar January 2011 - July 2012
Sprinturf December 2007 - August 2010
T.H. Properties September 2007 - October 2007
CYMA Builders October 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Project Coordination, Accounts Receivable, Project Management, Business Process..., Procedure Development, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Training, Human Resources, Organizational..., SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Management, SAP ERP, Outlook, Licensing, Project Finance, Subcontracts, Lien Waivers, Insurance, AIA billing, Client Billing, Billing Process
Education
Lafayette College 2001 — 2005
B.A., Anthropology & Sociology, Religious Studies (Honors)
Miramonte High School 1997 — 2001
First Solar September 2012 - Present
Penn State University January 2011 - September 2012
Penn State University August 2008 - December 2010
Penn State University August 2002 - July 2008
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 1996 — 2002
PhD, Physics
First Solar April 2014 - Present
First Solar May 2013 - April 2014
First Solar June 2009 - May 2013
Robert Bosch LLC April 2003 - June 2009
Comerica January 2002 - April 2003
Keykert USA November 1998 - June 2001
Standard Products Corporation 1996 - 1998
Skills
Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Human Resources, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Training
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1991 — 1995
BBA, Business
First Solar September 2014 - Present
General Motors February 2013 - September 2014
General Motors August 2012 - February 2013
Kettering/GMI Alumni Board of Directors August 2011 - August 2012
General Motors July 2010 - August 2012
General Motors December 2009 - July 2010
General Motors December 2008 - December 2009
General Motors 2007 - 2008
General Motors 2004 - 2007
General Motors July 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Engineering, 5S, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Manufacturing..., Leadership, PPAP, Kaizen, FMEA, DMAIC, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Toyota Production System, ISO, Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Order Fulfillment, PPAPs, Forecasting, Supervision, Manufacturing Operations, PFEP, Quality Management, Project Planning, Millennials, Kanban, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Logistics, Presentations, Material Scheduling, Supply Management, Planning, Competitive Analysis, Materials Management, Value Chain Analysis, SAP ERP, BOM management
Education
Ellis University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Professional Accounting
Kettering University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Ontario
Ontario
NRG Renew January 2015 - Present
NRG Renew September 2014 - January 2015
Sunora Energy Solutions, LLC January 2014 - September 2014
First Solar March 2012 - January 2014
First Solar December 2011 - March 2012
Currie & Brown November 2010 - December 2011
Applied Mechanical October 2008 - November 2010
U-Haul April 2007 - July 2008
RTM Commercial Builders June 2005 - January 2007
PAC Project Advisors January 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Construction, Primavera P6, Project Management, Budgets, EPC, Engineering, Construction Management, AutoCAD, Manufacturing, Process Scheduler, Contract Management, Management, Customer Service, Subcontracting, Contract Negotiation, MS Project, Project Planning, Procurement
Education
Lawrence University 1984 — 1988
BA, History
The Blake School 1981 — 1984
High School, High School
First Solar August 2014 - Present
KEMRON Environmental Services June 2012 - August 2014
WRScompass March 2007 - June 2012
Skills
Payroll, BST, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Environmental Awareness, Timberline Accounting, Remediation, Hazardous Waste..., Water Quality, EPA, Work Very Well with..., Goal Oriented, Multi-tasked, Very Orginized, Environmental Consulting, Highly detail oriented, Close Attention to..., Time Management, Organization &..., Sage, Mas 90, QuickBooks, Critical Thinking, Motivated self-starter, SAP ERP
Education
Mount Union College 2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, International Business and economics
Dunkirk Highschool 1998 — 2001
High School
Kaplan University-Maine Campus
Master's Degree, Accounting, A - four classes finished
First Solar March 2009 - Present
Dechert LLP March 1999 - February 2009
White & Case LLP 1997 - 1999
Skills
Mergers, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Cross-functional Team..., Securities, Securities Regulation, Alternative Energy, Private Equity, Financial Reporting, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Cleantech, Business Planning, Project Finance, M&A experience, Corporate Finance, IPO, Cross-border..., International Law, Private Placements
Education
Harvard Law School 1994 — 1997
J.D., Law
Princeton University 1990 — 1994
A.B., Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
First Solar March 2015 - Present
First Solar August 2010 - Present
KLA_Tencor March 2006 - August 2010
Applied Materials Inc. July 2000 - March 2006
Skills
Semiconductors, Thin Films, Metrology, Photovoltaics, Characterization, CVD, Design of Experiments, Electronics, Engineering, Engineering Management, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, PVD, R, SPC, Semiconductor Industry
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2000
MS, ME
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay 1994 — 1998
BTech, Mechanical Engineering
First Solar November 2007 - July 2013
PRG-Schultz (PRGX) September 1999 - August 2005
Langevin Learning Services August 1995 - September 1999
Skills
Talent Management, Human Resources, Organizational..., Training, Leadership, Program Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Culture Change, Process Improvement, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Project Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Management, Change Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Management Consulting, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Strategic Planning, HRIS
Education
Kennesaw State University 2003 — 2005
Masters, Executive Masters Business Administration
National Louis University
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelors of Science in Management
First Solar March 2015 - Present
First Solar February 2014 - March 2015
First Solar June 2009 - February 2014
Qimonda April 2008 - February 2009
Intel March 2001 - April 2008
Harley Davidson Motor Company January 1991 - February 2001
United States Navy 1987 - 1991
DEC 1986 - 1987
Skills
Engineering Management, Semiconductors, Engineering, Six Sigma, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Program Management, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, FMEA, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Kaizen, Failure Analysis, ISO, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BSEE, Microprocessor Systems
Lebanon Valley College
MBA, Operation Management
First Solar 2013 - Present
First Solar 2010 - 2013
StrateGen Consulting 2008 - 2010
GE Capital, Energy Financial Services 2005 - 2006
GE Commercial Finance 2004 - 2005
Skills
Project Finance, Renewable Energy, Cleantech, Strategy, Management Consulting, Finance, Sustainable Energy, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Photovoltaics, Investments, Solar PV, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy, Due Diligence, Management, Wind
Education
Harvard Business School 2006 — 2008
MBA
University of Southern California 1999 — 2003
B.S., Computer Science, Business, Italian
First Solar May 2009 - Present
San Jose State University July 2012 - September 2012
Optisolar (now First Solar) March 2008 - May 2009
Grandis, Inc. (now Samsung) November 2004 - November 2007
Lam Research November 2003 - November 2004
IBM January 2000 - November 2003
Skills
Cleantech, Thin Films, Nanotechnology, Process Simulation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Support, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Systems Modeling, Renewable Energy, Semiconductors, Materials Science, Design of Experiments, Characterization, Failure Analysis, R&D, Energy, Engineering Management, Simulations, Engineering
Education
Stanford University 1997 — 2003
Ph.D.
Iowa State University 1992 — 1996
B.S. and B.A
Retired July 2011 - Present
First Solar May 2010 - July 2011
Sempra Global Services May 2009 - April 2010
Sempra Generation September 2005 - May 2009
GEA Power Cooling, Inc. October 2000 - September 2005
Foster Wheeler Pyropower 1995 - October 2000
Ahlstrom Pyropower 1992 - 1995
Ahlstrom Pyropower 1989 - 1992
WESTEC Services 1976 - 1989
Bechtel Power Corporation 1972 - 1976
Education
Loyola Marymount University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
First Solar 2011 - Present
Honeywell Aerospace 2005 - 2011
Skills
Strategic Planning
Education
University of Notre Dame 2003 — 2005
MBA
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA
Howard University 1987 — 1992
BBA, Finance
First Solar 2013 - Present
Vestas 2011 - 2012
Vestas American Wind Power Technology October 2010 - September 2011
Honeywell Process Solutions August 2007 - December 2009
Honeywell Process Solutions 1994 - 2007
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, Global Sourcing, PPAP, Program Management, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Process Control, Auditing, Risk Assessment, Supplier Development, Renewable Energy, RCCA, SAP ERP, CAPA, Supplier Quality..., Supplier Risk Management, Electronics..., Wind Energy, Replenishment Programs, Value Engineering, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Phoenix
Western International University
Glendale Community College 1996 — 1999
Tampa Technical Institute 1986 — 1988
Associate of Science (AS)
Ernst & Young March 2014 - May 2014
KPMG US September 2012 - July 2013
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard September 2011 - May 2012
First Solar October 2010 - September 2011
Department of the Army January 2010 - October 2010
AREVA NP June 2009 - October 2009
Johnson & Johnson January 2007 - September 2007
Ogilvy & Mather October 2005 - January 2007
SAP 1999 - 2005
Skills
ERP, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation, Management, SAP PS, SAP ERP, SAP, Management Consulting, Solution Architecture, Business Process, Integration, Business Process..., SAP SD Pricing..., Commercial Project..., SAP BW_IP, Master Data Management, Business Process Design, ITIL, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Data Migration, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Business Transformation, Requirements Analysis, IT Management, ABAP, Business Analysis, Software Project..., Project Management, SAP BW, SAP Netweaver, SAP BI, PMP, Business Objects, Project Portfolio..., CRM, PMO
Education
Hampton University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
MBA, Strategic Management
First Solar October 2008 - Present
Zila Pharmaceuticals October 2007 - October 2008
Shea Homes October 2006 - October 2007
ATK May 2005 - May 2006
Honeywell May 2000 - May 2005
Skills
SAP, SAP ERP, Process Improvement, Finance, ERP, Forecasting, Business Process, Program Management, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Integration, Business Analysis, Budgets, Leadership, Hyperion Enterprise, Six Sigma, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Business Process..., Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Analytics, Business Intelligence
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2001 — 2004
MBA
Grand Canyon University 1995 — 1999
International Business
First Solar April 2013 - Present
First Solar February 2009 - April 2013
First Solar January 2008 - February 2009
TEAM Systems 2006 - 2008
Skills
FMEA, SPC, Solar Energy, Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Supplier Quality, PPAP, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Manufacturing..., DMAIC
Education
Kettering University 2000 — 2006
Masters, Manufacturing Management
University of Toledo 1993 — 1997
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
Solar Energy Solutions International July 2012 - Present
First Solar, Inc. June 2008 - May 2012
First Solar 2008 - 2012
First Solar 2008 - 2012
First Solar 2008 - 2012
World Minerals/Imerys 2005 - 2007
World Minerals, Inc. 2001 - 2004
World Minerals, Inc. 1996 - 2000
BHP Mineral 1994 - 1996
Obafemi Awolowo University 1983 - 1985
Skills
Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Energy, Management, Mining, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Business Planning, Strategy, Minerals, Strategic Planning, Photovoltaics, Operations Management, Design of...
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1998 — 2000
MBA, Busisness & Management
Iowa State University
Bachelor's degree, Metallurgical Engineering
University of Idaho
Ph.D, Metallurgical Engineering
University of Nevada-Reno
Master's degree, Metallurgical Engineering
American Airlines June 2014 - Present
First Solar September 2013 - June 2014
Republic Services Inc August 2007 - September 2013
KPMG LLP September 2000 - August 2007
KPMG LLP 2000 - 2007
KPMG LLP 2000 - 2007
Skills
Mergers, Auditing, Financial Reporting, SOX, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Internal Audit, Compliance, Process Improvement, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, GAAP
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1997 — 2000
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Gartner March 2014 - Present
Crain Communications June 2013 - March 2014
First Solar November 2008 - May 2013
Borders Group, Inc. May 2007 - November 2008
Owens Corning August 2005 - May 2007
Pilkington June 2001 - August 2005
Pilkington July 1997 - June 2001
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Spend Analysis, Training, SAP, Management, Supplier Evaluation, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management, Six Sigma, Analysis, Microsoft Licensing, Contracting for Cloud..., Technology Procurement, Software Licensing, Dispute Settlement, Savings, ERP Selection
Education
University of Toledo College of Law 1994 — 1997
JD
Kalamazoo College
BA, Sociology
First Solar September 2015 - Present
Bechtel Civil Infrastructure June 2014 - September 2015
Bechtel Power Corporation January 2012 - May 2014
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 2009 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2010 — 2010
Chinese Law
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business
Southwest University for Nationalities 2007 — 2007
Chinese Language and Literature
Pinnacle Technology Group March 2013 - June 2015
Midwest Tape, LLC September 2011 - October 2012
First Solar April 2008 - April 2011
RubberNetwork February 2006 - April 2008
Owens Corning January 2001 - January 2006
Arrow Uniform January 1993 - January 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Operations Management, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Strategic Planning, ERP, CRM, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Project Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Volunteering, Business Process..., Supply Management, Logistics
Education
University of Toledo 2002 — 2003
EMBA
Lourdes College 1992 — 1995
B.S., Ind. Studies Business and History
First Solar August 2014 - Present
Ford Motor Company October 2011 - August 2014
Connestoga Rovers & Associates August 2008 - October 2011
Chrysler 1991 - 2007
Skills
Specifications, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems Design, SCADA, Electrical Engineering, PLC, Power Distribution, Power Systems, Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Instrumentation, Automation, Engineering Management, Automotive, Electricians, Root Cause Analysis, Engineers, Maintenance & Repair, Control Logic, Allen Bradley, Six Sigma, SPC, Commissioning, Energy, Manufacturing..., Preventive Maintenance, Motors, Kaizen, Electronics, 5S, Control Theory, Variable Frequency..., Industrial Engineering, Electrical Controls, Power Generation, Motor Control, Maintenance Management, Process Automation, DeviceNet, PLC Allen Bradley, Industrial Control, Renewable Energy, Power Plants, IT Service Management
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1997 — 2002
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan-Flint 1979 — 1982
First Solar May 2011 - December 2011
Solyndra September 2009 - 2011
Intel Corp March 1992 - September 2009
Intel Corporation May 1988 - March 1992
Skills
Semiconductors, Metrology, SPC, Failure Analysis, Sputtering, Solar Energy, Intel, Equipment Maintenance, Electronics, Robotics, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Etching, Engineering, IC, Design of Experiments, Silicon, Vacuum, Process Engineering, Pneumatics, Automation
Education
Heald College 1983 — 1985
AAS,, Associate of applied science in electronics engineering technology
Cebu Aeronautical Technical School Lahug Airport Cebu City Philippines
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
City of Solon January 2012 - Present
First Solar December 2010 - 2011
Industrial Fluid Management June 2010 - December 2010
Cross IT 2008 - 2010
State Industrial Products October 2007 - May 2008
CENTRO ECOLÓGICO AKUMAL June 2007 - August 2007
OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Water, Hazardous Waste..., Water Quality, Environmental Awareness, Customer Service, Laboratory, Waste, Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance, Water Treatment, HAZWOPER, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental..., Recycling
Education
Lake Erie College 2003 — 2007
Environmental Science, Environment/Chemistry/Biology
First Solar June 2009 - March 2011
Pace Analytical April 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, Microsoft Excel, ICP, UV/Vis, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, ICP-OES, R&D, Water Quality, ICP-MS, Quality Assurance, Ion Chromatography, Laboratory Skills, LIMS, Environmental Science
Education
Maine Maritime Academy 1998 — 2002
BS, Marine Science
First Solar May 2013 - Present
First Solar October 2011 - April 2013
CLP Resources April 2011 - September 2011
Contractors and Builders September 2010 - March 2011
State Farm April 2009 - August 2010
Genuine Parts Company 2007 - 2008
Quincy Automotive, Inc 1995 - 2007
Sierra, Inc 1991 - 1995
Skills
Logistics, Project Planning, Inventory Control, Materials, Construction, Photovoltaics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Process Improvement, Procurement, Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Logistics Management, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing, Budgets, Contract Management, Microsoft Excel, Training, Supervisory Skills, Team Building, Business Process..., Construction Safety, Leadership, EPC, Analysis, Program Management, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Product Development, Human Resources, Recruiting
Education
Illinois State University 1980 — 1983
Business Administration, Economics, English
First Solar July 2012 - Present
First Solar December 2010 - July 2012
First Solar May 2009 - December 2010
First Solar January 2006 - May 2009
American Express May 2004 - December 2005
American Express April 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP, Project Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Change Management, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Microsoft Office, Budgets, Business Process, ERP, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Analysis, Account Reconciliation
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Enercon Services September 2012 - March 2014
First Solar April 2011 - July 2012
PG&E December 2009 - April 2011
WorleyParsons February 2009 - December 2009
BrightSource Energy May 2007 - February 2009
Calpine 2000 - 2003
Skills
Energy, Engineering, Solar Energy, Project Engineering, Engineering Management, Management, Construction Management, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Power Generation, Construction
Education
Golden Gate University 1978 — 1984
MBA, Management
University of California, Berkeley 1974 — 1975
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 1967 — 1971
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
First Solar September 2011 - Present
First Solar September 2007 - September 2011
Glasstech September 2004 - September 2007
NSG Pilkington February 2004 - September 2004
Brazeway August 2003 - February 2004
Dura Automotive August 2002 - July 2003
City of Sault Ste Marie, Mi June 2001 - August 2002
Dana Holding Corporation May 1999 - August 2000
Skills
SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Matlab, Root Cause Analysis, Robotics, Process Improvement, CAD, Machine Tools, Software Development, Semiconductors, Microsoft Office, R&D, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sensors, Simulations, FMEA, CVD, VTP, Extrusion, Process Control, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Jump, Change Management, Metrology, Metal Fabrication, Semiconductor Process, Semiconductor..., Materials, Failure Analysis, Materials Science
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2003 — 2004
Engineering
Lake Superior State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Tiffin University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
First Solar October 2010 - Present
Woodward Governor, Co. 2005 - 2010
Piller Power Systems 2003 - 2005
Skills
Power Generation, Engineering Management, Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaics
Education
Lehigh University 1991 — 1995
BS, Engineering Physics
First Solar July 2010 - Present
Belectric Inc April 2009 - January 2010
PTS April 2008 - January 2009
Zsagrow Pvt. Limited June 1991 - August 2000
EMBA Corporation June 1989 - June 1991
RSAF O&M May 1984 - January 1989
Karachi Electric Supply Corporation- Karachi- Pakistan August 1977 - August 1982
Education
University of Karachi 1971 — 1977
Electrical Engineering, Electrical power (Generation, transmission and distribution), First Class
Jamia Millia, Malir, Karachi 1959 — 1971
School (12 years)
First Solar October 2009 - Present
Project Assistance Corporation October 2008 - November 2010
The Shaw Group Inc., January 2008 - September 2008
The Shaw Group February 2006 - January 2008
Bechtel Corporation May 2000 - January 2006
Bechtel 2000 - 2006
Project Assistance Corporation June 1994 - July 2000
Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation October 1987 - July 1994
Education
Illinois State University 1975 — 1978
BS, Business Admn/Management
Normal Community High School 1969 — 1973
Shure Incorporated August 2015 - Present
Perrigo Company plc October 2014 - June 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc. June 2014 - September 2014
Carestream April 2014 - June 2014
Bruker Biospin October 2013 - March 2014
Weber Stephen products July 2013 - October 2013
Palo Alto Networks October 2012 - July 2013
DealerTrack January 2012 - August 2012
First Solar June 2010 - January 2012
Lexmark International May 2009 - June 2010
Skills
SAP ERP, SAP R/3, SAP, SAP Implementation, ECC, SAP FI, Financial Accounting, SAP Controlling, SAP CO-PC, CO-PA, SAP PS, SD, Integration, SAP BW, ERP, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Data Migration, Materials Management, Business Process, Consulting, Project Management, Project System, Corporate Finance, Auditing, Banking, Investment Management, Taxations, Business Analysis, Business Objects, Solution Architecture, Requirements Analysis, ABAP, Analysis, IT Strategy, CRM, Requirements Gathering, IDoc, EDI, Business Process..., Inventory Management, Master Data, Period End Closing, Management, SAP FICO, Testing
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2007 — 2007
Certificate, Project Management
SAP A.G. 2002 — 2002
SAP CO, Controlling module Certification
Indira Gandhi National Open University
PGDFM, Accounting & Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Accounting & Finance, Audit, Taxation
Sri Venkateswara University
B.COM, Accounting & Cost Accounting and Banking
First Solar 2008 - Present
First Solar 2005 - 2007
University of Toledo 2000 - 2005
Skills
Thin Films, Solar Cells, Characterization, Materials Science, PVD, Semiconductors, Solar Energy, R&D, Failure Analysis, Silicon, CVD, Design of Experiments, Photovoltaics, Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, Metrology
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 1984 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Semiconductor Thin Films and Solar Cells
First Solar July 2014 - Present
SolarWorld August 2012 - June 2014
Bashkiroff Manor 1999 - 2014
SunWize Technologies, Inc. May 2010 - August 2012
URS Corporation April 2009 - May 2010
REC Solar August 2007 - February 2009
Centex Homes July 2005 - November 2006
Lennar March 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Solar, Construction Management, Erosion Control, Cost Analysis, Schedule Analysis, Schedule Development, Resource Management, Scope Management, Project Plans, Constructability, Cash Flow, Job Costing, Project Strategy, Project Implementation, OSHA, Time Management, Program Management, Budget Forecast, Construction, Renewable Energy, Permitting, Photovoltaics, Cost Control, Team Building, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Budgeting, Procurement, Planning, Project Planning, MS Project, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Contractors, PowerPoint, Solar Energy, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Project Management, Cost Benefit, Analysis, Business Development, Cleantech, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Operations Management, Management
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Business Management
First Solar September 2012 - Present
Abound Solar October 2007 - June 2012
Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering
Ford Motor Company 2013 - Present
First Solar 2011 - 2012
Visteon 2007 - 2008
Visteon 2000 - 2007
Lear Corporation 1999 - 2000
Lear Corporation 1996 - 1997
United Technologies Automotive 1995 - 1996
Skills
SAP SD, SAP-Order to Cash, ERP Expertise, Implementation..., Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Electronic Data..., Inventory Management, Cash/Credit Management
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies
Master of Science in Business Administration
Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca
Bachelor Degree
First Solar January 2009 - Present
Eaton Corporation June 1999 - January 2008
O'Brien & Gere 2008 - 2008
URS Corporation April 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Energy, Environmental Awareness, Manufacturing, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Program Management, EHS, Solar Energy, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Six Sigma, Supervisory Skills, Sustainability, Wastewater Treatment...
Education
The University of Akron 1991 — 1993
Civil Engineering - Environmental
John Carroll University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics
First Solar 2012 - Present
SanDisk 2008 - 2012
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Thin Films, Semiconductors, CMOS, IC, Yield, Device Characterization, Process Integration, Failure Analysis, Silicon
Education
North Carolina State University
PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Korea University
MS/ BS, Photovoltaics - nanocrystalline and thin film solar cells
Dow AgroSciences August 2012 - Present
First Solar March 2010 - July 2012
Hewlett-Packard June 2009 - March 2011
Allison Transmission May 2002 - 2008
Electronic Data Syatems September 2000 - May 2002
Skills
EDI, Business Intelligence, SD, Supply Chain Management, Integration, Warehouse Management, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, Materials Management, SAP MM, Analysis, SAPScript, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP BI, Budgets, SAP Netweaver, SAP ERP, IDOC, ECC, ERP, Telecommunications, SAP Portal, SAP HR, SAP SRM, ABAP, Master Data Management, Project Management, Testing, Software Documentation, SAP, SAP XI, Enterprise Software, SAP BW, Data Migration, SAP SD
Education
BGSU
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kakatiya University
B. Tech, Mechanical Engineering
DEPCOM Power, Inc June 2015 - Present
DEPCOM Power, Inc November 2013 - Present
First Solar February 2011 - November 2013
Conti Electric 2007 - 2011
Skills
Energy, Solar Energy, Green Building, Project Estimation, Team Building, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Construction, Value Engineering, Construction Management, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Sustainable Energy, Photovoltaics, Technical Writing, Energy Management, Sustainability, Electricians, Site Development, Solar PV, Contract Management, MS Project, Pre-construction, Alternative Energy, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Subcontracting, Engineering, Power Plants, Inspection, Change Orders, EPC, Power Generation, Cleantech, LEED, Design-Build, Project Bidding, Feasibility Studies, Project Engineering, Contractors, Microsoft Project
Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Science and Management
First Solar 2014 - Present
Chevron Energy Solutions 2013 - 2014
Skyview Capital 2012 - 2013
Stanford Graduate School of Business 2011 - 2013
Merrill Lynch 2012 - 2012
The Brattle Group 2007 - 2011
Harvey Mudd College 2006 - 2007
Harvey Mudd College 2006 - 2007
Harvey Mudd College 2004 - 2007
Harvey Mudd College 2005 - 2006
Skills
Financial Modeling, Valuation, Matlab, Financial Analysis, Stata, Data Analysis, Economics, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, LBO, Statistics, Venture Capital, Finance, DCF, Due Diligence, Leadership, Renewable Energy, Energy, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Investments, Corporate Development, Quantitative Analytics, Strategy, Financial Structuring, Management Consulting, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Management, Cleantech, Solar Energy, Strategic Consulting, Capital Markets, M&A experience, Business Valuation, Business Development, Equity Valuation, Structured Finance
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2013
MBA
Harvey Mudd College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
The Lynport Group September 2013 - Present
First Solar July 2011 - August 2013
The Lynport Group January 2011 - July 2011
Salter Labs January 2010 - January 2011
Mack Drucker & Watson, PLLC August 2009 - January 2010
Ekmark & Ekmark, LLC July 2008 - July 2009
CMG Financial Services 2003 - 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation
Education
Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration 2005 — 2007
MBA, Business Management
Gonzaga University School of Law 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
Saint Mary's College of California 1999 — 2003
BSE, Business Administration
Garces Memorial High School 1995 — 1999
First Solar March 2013 - Present
Stephan Construction June 2008 - Present
First Solar / CLP Resources May 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Windows, Outlook, General building, Custom Remodeling, Licensed and bonded, Customer Experience..., Logistics, SAP Logistics, Construction, Heavy Equipment, OSHA 30-Hour Certified, NCCER Certified, Blueprint Reading, Grading, Management, Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Cpr Certified, Licensed Contractor - B..., Photoshop
Education
First Aid CPR AED Certification 2014 — 2014
OSHA 30 Certified 2013 — 2013
OSHA 30
Associated Training Services of California - Heavy Equipment Operator School 2009 — 2009
Level 1,2&3 Certified Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator
National Center for Construction Education & Research NCCER 2009 — 2009
Level 1,2&3
Glendale Community College 1997 — 1999
Contractors State License Board
General B & C54 Tile & Mosaic Licenses
Campbell Human Resources Consulting LLC December 2013 - Present
First Solar November 2009 - January 2014
First Solar February 2006 - November 2009
Dana Holding Corporation July 2005 - February 2006
Dana Holding Corporation November 2003 - July 2005
Dana Holding Corporation July 2002 - November 2003
Dana Holding Corporation April 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Automotive, Benefits Administration, Continuous Improvement, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, HRIS, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mergers, Onboarding, Organizational..., Performance Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Union Avoidance
Education
Heidelberg College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
First Solar November 2008 - Present
Dana Corporation 1996 - 2008
SoftLink International August 1994 - April 1996
Skills
Change Management, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, HRIS, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, ERP, Program Management, Manufacturing, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Lotus Notes, Toyota Production System, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Labor Relations, Talent Management, IT Management, Onboarding, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team...
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1990
MBA, Information Systems
The Ohio State University 1984 — 1988
BSEE, Computer Engineering
First Solar June 2013 - Present
First Solar September 2010 - June 2013
Pilkington June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Photovoltaics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Thin Films, SPC, FMEA
Education
Lake Erie College 2006 — 2010
B.S., Chemistry, Mathematics
First Solar September 2014 - Present
DuPont July 2011 - July 2013
Haverford College May 2010 - August 2010
URS Corporation May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Science, Research, Organic Synthesis, Materials Science, Chemistry, Laboratory, NMR, UV/Vis, GC-MS, Protein Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, ChemDraw, Polymers, Data Analysis, CEQA, Environmental Compliance
Education
Stanford University 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Civil and Environmental Engineering, 3.88
Haverford College 2007 — 2011
BS with Honors, Chemistry, ACS Certified
First Solar June 2000 - Present
Innovative Controls Corp July 1995 - June 2000
OMNI Engineering March 1995 - August 1995
Ralston Foods November 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Solar, SCADA, Alternative Energy, PLC, Electrical, Automation, Engineering, Process Control, Commissioning, AutoCAD, Troubleshooting, Power Distribution, HMIs, Electricians, Project Management, Management, Allen Bradley, Continuous Improvement, Control Logic, Control Systems Design, DeviceNet, EPC, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Engineering Management, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, PLC Programming, Photovoltaics, Power Generation, Power Plants, Power Systems, Project Engineering, Renewable Energy, Root Cause Analysis, Solar Energy, Solar PV
Education
Western Michigan University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering
Kellogg Community College 1984 — 1987
Associates of Science, Pre-Engineering
First Solar 2014 - Present
Breeze-Eastern Corporation 2012 - 2014
Marotta Controls, Inc. 2007 - 2012
Simplicity 2006 - 2007
CTC International 2000 - 2007
Accel Elektronika UAB 1996 - 1998
Skills
Rational DOORS, Pro Engineer, Pro Mechanica, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Labview, MathCAD, Microsoft Office, Environmental Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, R&D, Aerospace, Engineering, Product Design, Tolerance Analysis, Mechanical Product..., Automation, PTC Pro/Engineer, Stress Analysis, Solid Modeling, Mechanism Design, System Design, Machine Design, Design Engineering, Design for Assembly, Solid Edge, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Manufacturing
Education
Kauno Technologijos Universitetas 1992 — 1998
B.S, M.S., Mechanical Engineering & Design Automation
True North Venture Partners January 2013 - May 2013
First Solar 2010 - October 2012
First Solar August 2008 - October 2010
IAC 2006 - 2008
EY 2002 - 2006
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Business Development, Strategy, Solar Energy, Energy, Management, Renewable Energy, Business Planning, Cleantech, Corporate Development, Financial Modeling, Photovoltaics, Strategic Planning, Alternative Energy, Due Diligence, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Energy Efficiency
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2014 — 2015
Master in Public Administration
MIT 2013 — 2014
MBA - Sloan Fellows Program in Innovation and Global Leadership
University of Virginia 1998 — 2002
McIntire School of Commerce: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Commerce
First Solar June 2011 - Present
O-I September 2009 - June 2011
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2002 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical/Materials Chemistry
Jilin University 1999 — 2002
Master's degree, Polymer
Jilin University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Packaging Engineer
First Solar Senior Manufacturing EngineerInteva Products LLC2000 - 2011
Danieli 1997 - 2000
GE Nuclear Energy 1992 - 1997
Skills
Manufacturing..., FMEA, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, Engineering Management, SPC
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
First Solar July 2013 - Present
First Solar November 2010 - December 2013
Gamesa Wind Energy-EPC Purchasing Manager January 2007 - October 2010
AHT Environmental Services Inc. October 1999 - October 2010
Skills
Procurement, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Engineering, Supply Chain, EPC, Power Plants, Purchasing, Management, Business Process, Power Systems, Construction Management, Energy, Contract Management, Project Planning, Photovoltaics, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Energy Efficiency, Program Management, Product Development, Power Generation, Lean Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy Management
Education
Juniata College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Management, Marketing, & Accounting and Finance
First Solar February 2013 - Present
MGM Grand 2011 - 2013
The Cosmopolitan Hotel February 2009 - September 2011
Wynn Design and Development November 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Hospitality, Construction Management, Construction, Team Building, Hotels, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Quality Control, Budgets, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Contractors, Pre-construction, Project Coordination, Resorts, RFI, Cost Control, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Facilities Management, Procurement, MS Project, Supervisory Skills, Operations Management, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Change Orders, Purchasing, Value Engineering, Renovation, Subcontracting, Construction Safety, CPM Scheduling, Primavera P6
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Hutchinson Community College 2000 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
First Solar August 2012 - Present
Standard Solar April 2011 - August 2012
EmPower Solar Energy Solutions June 2009 - April 2011
Education
University of Kentucky 2006 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical & Electronics Engineering
VoloAgri Group, Inc. July 2012 - Present
First Solar June 2007 - May 2012
Salesforce.com May 2004 - May 2007
Chiron Corporation 1999 - 2004
KPMG US 1996 - 1999
Education
Golden Gate University 1992 — 1994
MBA, Accounting/Finance
The Home Depot July 2012 - Present
First Solar July 2011 - December 2011
Education
ITT Technical Institute-San Diego 2012 — 2014
First Solar October 2009 - Present
Flagship Construction May 2007 - September 2009
FKI Logistex April 2006 - May 2007
Conti Electric, Inc. 1997 - 2006
Skills
Construction Management, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Subcontracting, Change Orders, Project Bidding, Construction, Project Estimation, International Project..., Photovoltaics, Energy, Solar PV, Solar Energy, Power Plants, Submittals, Construction Safety, Management, EPC, Project Engineering, Electricians, Pre-construction, CPM Scheduling, Contract Management, Engineering, Value Engineering, Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Alternative Energy, Project Planning, LEED, LEED AP, Process Scheduler, Concrete, Contract Negotiation, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Procurement, Wind, Power Generation, Constructability, Cost Management, Civil Engineering, Inspection, Budgets, Project Control, Design-Build, Contractors, MS Project, Sustainability
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1992 — 1997
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture
Merit Preparatory Charter School August 2014 - Present
Teach For America June 2014 - Present
New Sector Alliance June 2013 - August 2013
First Solar June 2012 - August 2012
New Generation Advisors, LLC. June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Editing, Nonprofits
Education
Harvard College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the History of Science, Minor in Economics, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Groton School 2004 — 2009
First Solar September 2008 - Present
Continental Structural Plastics 2000 - 2008
Toledo Molding and Die 1999 - 2000
Skills
Electrical Controls, SCADA, Robotics, Automation, Kuka, Fanuc Robots, HMI Programming, Commissioning, Switchgear, Modbus, DNP3, MicroLogix, Troubleshooting, Power Plants, Instrumentation, PLC, Maintenance & Repair, Process Control, Electrical Design, Electronics, Power Generation, PLC Programming, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, PLC Allen Bradley, Preventive Maintenance, Power Distribution, Energy Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical...
Education
Owens Community College 2004 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Programming (not complete)
ITT Technical Institute-Fort Wayne 1987 — 1989
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering