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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Daniel Darst

Castaic,CA

Summary

Dynamic HVAC Consultant with a proven track record at Kahn Air Conditioning, excelling in project management and client relationships. Expert in designing efficient systems and implementing process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational workflows. Strong team leader dedicated to safety and quality, consistently delivering projects on time while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

HVAC Consultant

Motion Picture Industry
Los Angeles, CA
2025 - 2026

Designed HVAC systems for house air on movie/television production sets

Consulted on existing and future projects to reconfigure ducting

Managed existing HVAC projects

Estimator/fabricator

T.A.marshall
Ventura, CA
2024 - 2026
  • Led project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion of HVAC installations.
  • Coordinated communication between clients, contractors, and team members for seamless project execution.
  • Developed project plans outlining scope, resources, and budgets to align with client expectations.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency in project workflows.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress and address any emerging issues proactively.
  • Trained junior staff on best practices in project management and HVAC systems operations.
  • Analyzed project outcomes to identify areas for improvement and optimize future initiatives.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and successful project delivery.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Project Manager/lead Sales/estimator

Kahn Air Conditioning
Northridge, CA
2016 - 2025
  • Led project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion of HVAC installations.
  • Coordinated communication between clients, contractors, and team members for seamless project execution.
  • Developed project plans outlining scope, resources, and budgets to align with client expectations.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency in project workflows.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress and address any emerging issues proactively.
  • Trained junior staff on best practices in project management and HVAC systems operations.
  • Analyzed project outcomes to identify areas for improvement and optimize future initiatives.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and successful project delivery.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
04-2005

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC, Refrigeration, Thermodynamics, Airside, Fabr

Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
04-2005

High School Diploma -

Saugus High School
Santa Clarita, CA
06-2002

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team leadership & development

Client relationships

Project leadership

Project management

Employee management

Safety regulations

Sales strategy

Accomplishments

Award for most company sales of the year for 8 years in a row

Universal EPA certification

Certification for home improvement sales from the contractors state license board

Specialized certifications for on/off shore oil drilling and refinery industry

Over 24 years of experience in the HVAC industry as installer, sheet metal fabricator service tech, maintenance, repair,

Certification

Universal EPA license

Contractor state license board for in home sales

Additional Information

I have a wide variety of skills in the HVAC industry

I started off in the field and worked my way to management and was extremely successful in sales for almost 10 years with one the oldest HVAC companies in L.A county

Timeline

HVAC Consultant

Motion Picture Industry
2025 - 2026

Estimator/fabricator

T.A.marshall
2024 - 2026

Project Manager/lead Sales/estimator

Kahn Air Conditioning
2016 - 2025

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

Oxnard College

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC, Refrigeration, Thermodynamics, Airside, Fabr

Oxnard College

High School Diploma -

Saugus High School
Daniel Darst