Francisco Duran
Plano,TX
Summary
NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professional and Licensed Texas Electrical Journeyman with 13 years of Management experience in the Solar Industry.
The skills and experiences gained over the years makes one an ideal candidate for a almost any position within a Solar Company. Serving as a General Manager, Project Manager and Field Foreman. One can function with greater efficiency if one understands each and every job that one oversees.
NABCEP Certification #PV-052823-013874
TDLR Journeyman # JE - 571650
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Operations
American Dream Solar
05.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Regional Director of Operations
Elevation Solar
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Set team and individual KPIs and provided regular, actionable feedback.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
Operations Manager
Infinity Energy
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Regional Training Manager
Infinity Energy
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
General Manager
Longhorn
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Education
Utility Scale Solar - Renewable Energy
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12.2010
Skills
- Capital Spending
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Team Assignments
- Quality Production
- Schedule Oversight
- Quarterly Reviews
- Motivational Leadership
- Administrative Operations
- Strategic Vision
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Leadership Training
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Personnel Recruitment
- Operational Leadership
- Training Initiatives
Certification
- Licensed - Texas Electrical Journeyman - JE - 571650
- NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professional Certification# PV-052823-013874
- Enphase Energy Certified
- Solar Energy Certified
- Tesla Energy - Taking Course 8-17-2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations
American Dream Solar
05.2022 - Current
Regional Director of Operations
Elevation Solar
02.2021 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Infinity Energy
04.2020 - 02.2021
Regional Training Manager
Infinity Energy
09.2019 - 04.2020
General Manager
Longhorn
01.2018 - 09.2019
Utility Scale Solar - Renewable Energy
College of The Desert
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