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Hunter Franklin

Tigard

Summary

Results-driven Operations and Program Professional with over 4 years of experience in renewable energy and multi-site operational programs. Expertise in solar project coordination, cross-functional team support, and workflow development. Skilled in managing project volumes, resolving customer escalations, and implementing systems that enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Culture Farms
Hillsboro
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of a 10,000+ plant controlled-environment facility, supervising 8–9 team members in a regulated production environment.
  • Coordinate across compliance, inventory, and leadership teams to ensure operational targets and regulatory standards are consistently met.
  • Identify inefficiencies in daily operations and implement practical process improvements that improve team productivity.
  • Built and implemented the farm’s first structured production scheduling system, improving workflow consistency and reducing last-minute bottlenecks.
  • Monitor irrigation, environmental, and mechanical systems to prevent downtime and maintain steady production output.

Project Manager

Freedom Solar Power
Austin
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw full project lifecycle, ensuring effective coordination of scheduling, permitting, documentation, and logistics.
  • Managed 2–4 residential solar detach and reattach projects daily, ensuring timely project completion within $2K to $12K budget range.
  • Supervised two five-person field crews while acting as primary homeowner contact during projects.
  • Resolved weekly customer escalations, effectively addressing scheduling and installation conflicts to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared and delivered weekly leadership reports on project status, tracking revenue and highlighting efficiency metrics for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborated with sales, permitting, logistics, and field teams to achieve revenue targets and performance expectations.
  • Achieved promotion from service writer to project manager within months due to reliability and execution performance.

Project Manager

Chauncy Properties
Austin
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Managed residential investment renovation projects from acquisition to completion, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Coordinated contractors, budgets, and timelines, tracking progress to meet financial targets and project deadlines.
  • Streamlined workflow coordination, reducing average project completion time by 10%.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Sustainability

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TX
12-2019

Skills

  • Workflow optimization
  • Project leadership
  • Financial oversight
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • KPI tracking
  • Schedule management
  • Logistics management
  • Program administration
  • Implementation planning
  • Productivity improvement strategies
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Process flow development
  • Customer service excellence
  • Partnership development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving

Languages

German
Professional

Timeline

Operations Manager

Culture Farms
10.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Freedom Solar Power
09.2021 - 10.2022

Project Manager

Chauncy Properties
01.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Sustainability

The University of Texas At Austin
Hunter Franklin