Cade Puryear
Riceville,TN
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as a collaborative team member. Applies business experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Volunteer Solar LLC
Cleveland, Tennessee
08.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations and ensured smooth business functions.
- Oversaw scheduling and staff assignments to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Solar Energy Consultant
Aveyo
Peoria, Illinois
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted energy audits to assess solar system performance and efficiency.
- Provided clients with detailed solar energy system proposals and recommendations.
- Educated customers on solar energy benefits and financing options available.
- Coordinated installation schedules with contractors to ensure timely project completion.
- Managed client communications throughout project lifecycle for optimal satisfaction.
- Delivered training sessions for new consultants on solar products and technologies.
- Conducted detailed site assessments to determine the best solar system configuration for each customer.
Solar Advisor
Lumio
Ocala, Florida
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Educated clients on solar technology and energy savings.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate solar installation feasibility.
- Managed customer inquiries and provided timely follow-ups for consultations.
- Maintained detailed records of all customer interactions, including notes from sales calls and follow-up activities.
- Engaged customers through direct door-to-door interactions to promote products.
- Established rapport with potential clients to foster trust and encourage sales.
- Developed a rapport with potential customers by engaging in friendly conversation.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to door-to-door selling practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walker Valley High School
Cleveland, TN05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TNSome College (No Degree) - Sports Management
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TNSkills
- Teamwork skills
- Customer education
- Project coordination
- Client relationship management
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Sales strategy
- Small business operations
- Business management
- Team oversight
- Sales leadership
- Marketing
- Sales management
- Sales oversight
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Riceville Wildcats middle school girls basketball team (2017-2018) and Boys basketball team (2024-Current)
Affiliations
- Competitive amateur golfer in Tennessee state tournaments
- Whitetail deer hunting
- Watersports
- Pickleball
Accomplishments
- #1 Energy Advisor at Lumio Solar (Summer 2023)
- More than 100 closed solar deals
- High School Golf Team Captain (4 year starter)
- 5 college golf team wins
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Volunteer Solar LLC
08.2024 - Current
Solar Energy Consultant
Aveyo
04.2024 - 07.2025
Solar Advisor
Lumio
02.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Walker Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Tennessee Tech University
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
Tennessee Wesleyan University
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