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, TX12-2019
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