Alvaro Fernandez
American Fork,UT
Summary
Experienced and dynamic professional with roughly 10 years experience in the residential solar industry, progressing from a Level 1 Solar Installer to a Regional Director of Operations for a Top 5 Residential Solar company in the nation. Proven track record in opening and managing solar markets across multiple states, developing high-performing teams, and driving significant market growth. Trilingual with expertise in employee development, NEC code compliance, and advanced solar technologies
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Field Operations
Zeo Energy
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee multi-state field operations across Texas, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Virginia, ensuring timely and quality residential solar installations and service.
- Manage Area Managers (where present) and personally perform Area Manager duties in regions lacking local leadership.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors for installations and service calls, including quality audits, job completion validation, and invoice processing.
- Handle both new installations and legacy/inherited projects tied to various finance companies, ensuring project continuity and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and optimize field performance metrics, drive accountability, and resolve bottlenecks related to scheduling, permitting, and inspections.
- Develop operational strategies to scale warehouse operations, field crews, and regional workflows in emerging markets.
Mountain West Regional Director of Operations
Freedom Forever
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Spearhead operations across the Mountain West region, overseeing market expansion and performance in Spokane, Portland, Salt Lake City, Boise, Denver, Bozeman, Minnesota & Michigan.
- Manage and mentor a team of 350 employees, driving operational excellence and market growth.
- Developed and implemented manager training programs, including standardized Employee-Manager Performance Reviews
North Phoenix Branch Manager
Freedom Forever
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led branch operations in North Phoenix, achieving top performance metrics and operational goals, as well as #1 volume producing market in the company.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and employee performance.
Texas Regional Operations Manager
Solcius
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed operations in Texas, opening new markets in El Paso, Brownsville & Dallas.
- Successfully managed and scaled branch operations, contributing to the company’s growth and success.
- Led region from inception to become #1 producing market in the company
- Fostered excellent working relationship with #1 Sales Team in the company, leading to market expansion and nationwide growth for company
East Regional Operations Manager
Solcius
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversaw the inception of the East Coast region, establishing and managing solar markets in Buffalo NY, South Carolina & New Jersey with a focus on efficiency and growth.
- Fostered strong relationship with #1 Sales Team in company - leading to additional growth & trust for market expansion
- Grew Buffalo, NY market to #1 volume producing market in the company within 1 year of inception
Residential Solar Installer/Field Service Technician/Site Survey Technician
Solcius
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Started solar career with hands-on roles in installation, field service, and site surveying.
- Developed a solid technical foundation and understanding of solar systems and customer needs
- Quickly promoted from Level 1 Installer to Roof Lead, then Crew Foreman within 1 Year of hiring
Education
Pending Journeyman Electrician License -
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Utah Valley University
Orem, UT01.2017
Skills
- Trilingual: Fluent in Spanish, English, and French
- Senior-level management experience with a strong background in employee development and performance management
- Detail-oriented
- Proficient in solar technologies, including SolarEdge, Enphase, and Tesla residential solar installations
- Operational efficiency
- Workforce planning
- Schedule coordination
- KPI tracking
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
LANGUAGES
English
French
Spanish
PROFESSIONAL WORK SUMMARY
- Successfully opened and managed 15 solar markets in states including New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Michigan, Washington and Minnesota.
- Hired, trained, and developed over 15 managers who excelled in their careers within the solar industry.
- Developed and implemented manager training programs, including standardized Employee-Manager Performance Reviews.
- Elevated multiple branch operations to become the highest volume/producing markets within the respective companies.
- Managed over 500 employees throughout career progression.
Timeline
Director of Field Operations
Zeo Energy
11.2024 - Current
Mountain West Regional Director of Operations
Freedom Forever
01.2022 - 10.2024
North Phoenix Branch Manager
Freedom Forever
01.2021 - 01.2022
Texas Regional Operations Manager
Solcius
01.2019 - 01.2021
East Regional Operations Manager
Solcius
01.2017 - 01.2019
Residential Solar Installer/Field Service Technician/Site Survey Technician
Solcius
01.2016 - 01.2017
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Utah Valley University
Pending Journeyman Electrician License -
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