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Ashley Munguia

Houston

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven operations leader with over five years of experience in project coordination, business operations, and human resources within the renewable energy sector. Proven ability to manage over 50 solar energy projects per month, from planning to completion, while overseeing payroll, onboarding, compliance, and internal processes. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership, workflow optimization, and utility coordination with providers, including CenterPoint Energy. Recognized for reducing project delays, improving HR efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Seeking a corporate opportunity where I can apply my project management, operational, and HR expertise to support CenterPoint Energy’s strategic and service-driven mission. Payroll Manager focused on maintaining compliance of payroll operations while adhering to deadlines and solving diverse company and employee problems. Skilled in processing deductions, leave, garnishments and liabilities. Familiar with recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager – Solar Operations | HR & Payroll Administrator

Solstice Solar
Houston
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead full-cycle operations for 50+ concurrent commercial and residential solar projects, ensuring execution across permitting, interconnection, inspections, and customer delivery
  • Manage direct coordination with major Texas utilities (CenterPoint, TNMP, Oncor, Entergy, Sam Houston, AEP), securing over 1,200 successful interconnections and ensuring utility incentive applications are submitted on behalf of eligible customers
  • Standardized operational processes, reducing project delays by 40% and improving service handoffs across engineering, permitting, and field teams
  • Serve as HR liaison and payroll administrator for 25+ employees: oversee onboarding, file compliance, benefits tracking, timekeeping, and policy adherence
  • Introduced onboarding improvements that reduced setup and compliance processing time by 30%
  • Achieved 95% pass rate for city inspections by proactively managing documentation and scheduling procedures
  • Maintain project and personnel reporting using Salesforce and Smartsheet, improving executive visibility and tracking project ROI
  • Supported finance and accounting teams with project invoicing and collections, maintaining a 98% payment collection rate
  • Elevated customer experience through post-installation care and follow-up, leading to a 150% increase in positive reviews and referrals

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

University of Houston–Victoria
01.2018

Skills

  • Project Lifecycle & Utility Operations
  • Project management
  • Solar project execution
  • Salesforce reporting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budget monitoring
  • Operational efficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Employee training
  • Staff management
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Utility Interconnection (CenterPoint, TNMP, Oncor, AEP, Entergy)
  • Payroll & Benefits Administration (25 Employees)
  • Employee Onboarding & Policy Compliance
  • CRM/ERP Systems: Salesforce, Smartsheet, QuickBooks
  • Regulatory Coordination & Documentation Control
  • Stakeholder Communication & Risk Mitigation
  • Performance Tracking & Process Improvement
  • Financial Coordination & Invoicing Accuracy

Certification

  • Salesforce CRM
  • Smartsheet
  • QuickBooks Payroll
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Notary Public – Texas

Professional Highlights

  • Award-Winning Leadership: Contributed to Solstice Solar being named Best Solar Company in Houston by the Houston Chronicle’s “Best of the Best” awards
  • High-Volume Execution: Successfully managed over 1,200 solar interconnections across six major Texas utility providers
  • Process Optimization: Reduced project delays by 40% and onboarding time by 30% through operational improvements
  • Client Satisfaction Impact: Increased customer satisfaction and Google reviews by 150% through post-installation care and engagement
  • Regulatory Success: Achieved 95% on-time city inspection approvals through proactive scheduling and documentation management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager – Solar Operations | HR & Payroll Administrator

Solstice Solar
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

University of Houston–Victoria

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