Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline

Christian Keaulani Manzano

QE Solar
Ewa Beach,HI
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience

Hard working, eager and able to learn in a fast paced environment. Knowledgeable and confident in completing task. Communicating with everyone with ease.

Work History

Technician

1 Year 3 Months
QE Solar | 07.2025 - 10.2026
  • Operated diagnostic tools to identify faults.
  • Maintained a safe work environment with safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
  • Installed wiring, panels, and fixtures for commercial electrical systems.
  • Repaired motors, breakers, outlets, and control components to restore safe operation.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance on panels, transformers, and emergency systems.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.

Lead Solar Technician

1 Year 10 Months
Sunnova Energy Corp. | 07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Effectively diagnosed and repaired malfunctions within solar panel systems.
  • Contributed to the company's reputation for excellence
  • Ensured deadlines and delivering high-quality solar installation services.
  • Maintained a safe working environment to industry standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely technical support and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Experienced with following manufacture: Generac PWRCELL, Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, Franklin, Fronius, etc.

Pv Crew Lead

1 Year 9 Months
KumuKit | 09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.

PV Crew Lead

6 Months
Malama Solar LLC | 03.2021 - 09.2021

• Used drawings, schematics and instructions to properly install PV systems.

  • Met and exceeded customer preferences with high-quality solar photovoltaic installations matching designs parameters.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.

Cook 1

2 Years 1 Month
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach | 02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Lead Cook

7 Years 5 Months
Hys Steak House | 07.2014 - 12.2021
  • Mentored directly by the Executive Chef
  • Able to use bandsaw to cut (King Crab Legs, Porter House, T-Bone, Bone In Ny, Bone In RibEye etc.)
  • Cut, Clean and Portion Fish (Ahi, Salmon, Hamachi, Onaga, Opaka ect.) Meats (Tenderloin, Striploin, Ribeye, Lamb Racks etc.)
  • Daily Ordering (Produce, Meats, Seafood, Bake Goods etc.)
  • Manage and operate daily kitchen operations
  • Established trust with staff for a healthy working environment

Executive Chef

5 Years 5 Months
Formaggio Wine Bar | 02.2009 - 07.2014
  • Worked my way up from a dishwasher/prepcook and learned everything from (Sauces, Soups, Temps, etc)
  • Managed the kitchen on the daily operations
  • Scheduling, Ordering, Inventory, Food cost, monthly budgets and hiring
  • Check daily deliveries for freshness of produce and weights of all items being delivered

Education

Hawaii Journey Worker Electician (240 Hours)

PENN FOSTER | Irvine, CA | 08.2026

High School Diploma

W.R. Farrington High School | Honolulu, HI | 2010

Skills

Easy to communicate with others
Helpful
Efficient learner
High level multitasking
System design
Work order completion
Power tools & equipment operation
Electrical troubleshooting

Certification

  • Hawaii Cook Apprenticeship Program
  • OSHA certified (10hour)
  • Solar Energy International PV 101
  • C.H.N.A. Oahu Solar Program
  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
  • Fall Protection Certified
  • OSHA certified (30hour)
  • NFPA 70E

References

  • Peter Puentes: Regional Manager(Sunnova Energy Corp.)

Phone: (951)807-0054

Email: Peter.Puentes@sunnova.com

  • Joshua Kamake'eaina: Electrical Journeyman(QE Solar)

Phone: (808)693-6579

Email: Joshuank_55@yahoo.com

  • James Rudolph: Owner(Independant Energy)

Phone: (808)313-9701

Email: James@independantenergyhawaii.com

  • Tyron Joshua: Feild Service Manager(Sunnova Energy Corp)

Phone: (808)452-4479

Email: Tyron.Joshua@sunnova.com

Timeline

Technician

QE Solar
07.2025 - 10.2026Read More

Lead Solar Technician

Sunnova Energy Corp.
07.2023 - 05.2025Read More

Pv Crew Lead

KumuKit
09.2021 - 06.2023Read More

PV Crew Lead

Malama Solar LLC
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More

Cook 1

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
02.2018 - 03.2020Read More

Lead Cook

Hys Steak House
07.2014 - 12.2021Read More

Executive Chef

Formaggio Wine Bar
02.2009 - 07.2014Read More

W.R. Farrington High School

High School Diploma
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PENN FOSTER

Hawaii Journey Worker Electician (240 Hours)
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Christian Keaulani Manzano