Cody Buxton
Orem,UT
Summary
Proven track record in team management and operational optimization. Extensive experience driving process improvement initiatives, ensuring efficient operations, and achieving organizational goals. Results-oriented professional excelling at leading teams and enhancing efficiency to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Field Operations
Fluent Solar
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversee and manage daily installations and field operations, ensuring efficiency and quality
- Administer multiple budgets exceeding $100k, maintaining strict adherence to budgetary constraints
- Lead efforts to meet weekly installation goals, resolving complex issues to ensure timely completion
- Create, analyze, and report on key performance data using Microsoft Office, CRMs, Google Suite, and other tools
- Supervise and provide strategic direction to multiple Operations Managers and their respective teams
Install Support Manager
Fluent Solar
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Built and led two teams responsible for installs, scheduling, services, and other key functions
- Played a pivotal role in doubling the weekly solar install volume since the beginning of 2022
- Collaborated closely with supply chain partners to resolve issues related to equipment/material ordering and processing
- Dedicated significant time to creating, refining, and optimizing processes to drive company success
- Diagnosed and resolved a wide range of installation-related challenges, including panel upgrades, roof issues, scheduling conflicts, and customer escalations
Funding/Install Manager
Solcius Solar
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed a team responsible for securing funds from financiers, ensuring timely and accurate funding approvals
- Oversaw the completion of installations and ensured all required documentation, including photos, was properly collected
- Provided regular progress reports to executives on the performance and status of the funding team
Project Manager
Solcius Solar
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with financing companies to manage customer solar loan processes and approvals
- Maintained regular communication with customers, providing updates on the status of their solar projects
- Ensured the timely completion of solar installations, with all required documentation and photos collected for project closure
Logistics Specialist
Edge Pest Control
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Purchased and tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Monitored fleet vehicles to ensure timely maintenance and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
- Assisted in managing and optimizing inventory stock levels within the warehouse to ensure efficient operations and minimize shortages or overstock situations.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Big Leap
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in copywriting, editing, and proofreading content for emails, websites, and other marketing materials
- Managed internal linking strategies to enhance SEO performance for client websites
- Conducted outreach to secure external backlinks and product reviews for clients
- Crafted optimized meta titles, descriptions, H1 tags, and other on-page SEO elements for client websites
- Performed various additional SEO tasks as assigned to improve overall website visibility and rankings
Digital Marketing Specialist
Boostability
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Conducted site audits for clients with underperforming keywords to identify areas for improvement
- Analyzed underperforming keywords and provided actionable recommendations to improve their rankings
- Suggested site or page-level optimizations to enhance keyword performance and overall SEO
- Performed keyword research for client websites using tools such as Moz, Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, AHrefs, and others
Account Manager
Clear Solar/Vision Solar
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Submitted solar applications to utility companies for interconnection approval and provided permitting documents to local municipalities
- Delivered weekly updates to customers via phone and email, ensuring clear communication throughout the installation process
- Maintained close communication with utility companies to secure timely approvals and activation of solar systems
- Guided customers through the process of activating their solar systems, both remotely and in person, when necessary
- Managed document signing and distribution via DocuSign to streamline the approval process
- Assisted customers with the setup of their online monitoring systems to track solar performance
Phone Sales Agent
My Fast PC
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Remotely diagnosed and troubleshooted computer issues for customers, identifying and resolving malware or virus-related problems
- Sold and recommended appropriate computer services to address customer needs and resolve technical issues
- Collaborated with company leadership to regularly assess and improve my performance
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Utah Valley University
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel/Office
- Team Management
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Team Building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Manager of Field Operations
Fluent Solar
01.2023 - 10.2024
Install Support Manager
Fluent Solar
10.2021 - 01.2023
Funding/Install Manager
Solcius Solar
06.2019 - 10.2021
Logistics Specialist
Edge Pest Control
09.2018 - 01.2019
Digital Marketing Specialist
Big Leap
02.2018 - 08.2018
Project Manager
Solcius Solar
01.2018 - 06.2019
Digital Marketing Specialist
Boostability
11.2016 - 02.2018
Account Manager
Clear Solar/Vision Solar
10.2015 - 10.2016
Phone Sales Agent
My Fast PC
04.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Utah Valley University
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