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James Hicks

Hemet,CA

Summary

Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record. Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation. Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over 21-year career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with multiple areas of the industry and a history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation. Expert Solar Sales Consultant with strong understanding of acceptable energy standards for lowering resource use and costs. Skilled in delivering creative and unique solutions to help companies increase efficiency while reducing energy consumption. Operates equipment and tools to promote product line. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Solar Broker/contractor

Netenergy
03.2020 - Current
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Prepared analyses of customer's current and projected electrical usage, demonstrating financial return on investment via new system introduction.
  • Created sales and marketing tools, growing clientele and generating quality sales leads.
  • Mentored new sales team to surpass goals in alignment with brand standards.
  • Discussed solar benefits with customers and drew comparisons with power company rates and drawbacks.
  • Produced quotes, proposals and contracts as part of sales process.
  • Followed-up with warm prospects to deepen connections and convert leads.
  • Gathered information from prospective customers to identify solar energy needs.
  • Generated solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
  • Gave smooth and successful presentations at customer locations.
  • Maintained currency on changing industry conditions and product advancements through training workshops and conferences.
  • Worked out in field 5-6 days per year focused on going door-to-door to meet potential customers.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with the strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Self Employed

James Hicks
01.2008 - Current

Since about 2008 I have for the most part been self employed. With that self employment it was mainly home and business remodeling. From all areas of laying concrete, to plumbing and all the way up to doing the roof and then adding photovoltaic solar on the home/business. Heavy equipment operator also from Loaders to Excavators.

Pipe Layer

TUI Underground
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
  • Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
  • Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
  • Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
  • Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
  • Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
San Jacinto, CA
07.1999

Skills

  • Construction Layout
  • Commercial Property
  • Traffic Routing
  • Safety
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Traffic Movement Understanding
  • Power Washer
  • Safety-First Mentality
  • Cement Mixing
  • Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • Forklift Driving
  • Construction
  • Hand Tool Operations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
  • New Employee Training
  • Truck Loading
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Equipment Operation
  • Laser Marking
  • Flooring Installation
  • Demolition and Destruction
  • Spray Finishing
  • Demolition
  • Miter Saws
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Joint Sealing
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Timeline

Solar Broker/contractor

Netenergy
03.2020 - Current

Pipe Layer

TUI Underground
05.2017 - 01.2019

Self Employed

James Hicks
01.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
James Hicks