JOSEPH A. KELLY JR.
Clermont,FL
Summary
With a background as an inner-city police officer, I developed the ability to quickly adapt in high-risk situations, effectively communicate under pressure, and persuade others through trust and logic rather than conflict. My experience in PR, marketing, and community outreach with a roofing company sharpened my skills in branding, event coordination, and building strong community relationships, while my door-to-door solar sales role strengthened my technical product knowledge and ability to explain complex information in a clear, relatable way. I excel at networking, building rapport quickly, and addressing objections with thoughtful, analytical responses that help customers feel confident in applying solutions to their own situations. Together, these experiences give me a unique mix of interpersonal, technical, and sales expertise well-suited for a virtual solar sales role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
100 Mill Solar (dealer for BetterEarth)
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted door-to-door sales, educating potential customers on the benefits of solar energy, addressing objections, creating urgency, "us vs. them", etc
- Networking and creating connections that would lead to future referrals.
- Recognizing and assessing each customer's unique circumstances and needs to adapt sales approaches accordingly and to ultimately appeal to each customer's situations.
PR, Marketing, Community Outreach
Veterans Roofing
11.2024 - 12.2024
- In charge of promotional merchandise and community involvement/event coordination.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Police Officer
Atlantic City Police Department
12.2019 - 11.2024
- Conducting uniformed patrol in a marked patrol vehicle responding to dispatched 9-1-1 emergency calls-for-service
- Participating in directed patrol initiatives
- Conducting surveillance operations
- Rendering aid on various different types of incidents including motor vehicle accidents and medical emergencies
- Narcan and CED (Taser) trained (and experienced)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
TriCare Medical Transportation
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
- Primarily worked 9-1-1 EMS responding to emergency medical calls-for-service
- Worked in main office taking inter-facility BLS transports between medical facilities, from facility to residence, or residence to facility
- Narcan certified
Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) II
Atlantic City Police Department
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Participated in a Presidential Candidate Protection Detail on July 6, 2016 maintaining the perimeter during a speech given in Atlantic City
- Assigned to the Miss America Protection Detail for two weeks in both 2016 and 2017
- Took part in numerous special assignments including multiple concerts, National Night Out, juvenile curfew enforcement, and numerous directed (proactive) patrol initiatives.
Facilities Technician
TackleDirect
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible for maintenance of building and surrounding property belonging to company
- Constructed various large shelving units, carts, racks, etc. both pre-fabricated and custom
- Transported large cargo for company owner between properties on several occasions
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
AtlantiCare EMS
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through public interactions
- Responded to 9-1-1 emergency medical calls-for-service
- Conducted inter-facility BLS transports between medical facilities, from facility to residence, or residence to facility
- Participated in event standbys for large-scale organized events and concerts
Education
State Certification - Basic Course For Police Officers
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
Egg Harbor Township, NJ2020
Federal Instructor-Level Certification - Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research And Testing Center
Socorro, NM2017
Federal Instructor-Level Certification - Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research And Testing Center
Socorro, NM2017
State Certification - Basic Course for Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
Egg Harbor Township, NJ2016
State/Federal Certification - New Jersey Firefighter 2 Certification
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
Egg Harbor Township, NJ2014
State Certification - New Jersey EMT Course
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
Egg Harbor Township, NJ2013
State/Federal Certification - Pro-Board Firefighter 1 Certification
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
Egg Harbor Township, NJ2012
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of inner-workings of the solar industry
- Door-to-door sales experience
- Ability to quickly learn new approaches, procedures, etc
- Complex problem-solving and adaptability regarding each customer's individual needs
- Cool and collected under pressure
- Skilled problem solver
- Exceptional physical fitness
- CPR/AED certified
- New Jersey licensed (now retired) Police Officer
- Nationally certified Firefighter
Certification
- New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Incident Management Level 1, November 2023
- Level 1 Ice Rescue Technician, January 2022
- New Jersey Conducted Energy Device (CED) Operator, February 2021
- Street Cop Training – NJ Case Law/Search and Seizure Update, April 2021
- Street Cop Training – Identifying Criminal Vehicles and Occupants, February 2021
- New Jersey Basic Course for Police Officers, August 2020
- FEMA ICS-800c., August 2019
- National Emergency Communications Institute – 9-1-1 Officer (Basic Communications Operator), January 2019
- American College of Surgeons – Bleeding Control Basic, December 2018
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, November 2018
- New Jersey Less Lethal Weapon Injuries, October 2018
- New Jersey Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), October 2018
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness for NJ First Responders, October 2017
- Atlantic City Police Department Basic Bicycle Patrol Course, September 2017
- New Jersey LE Naloxone Program, February 2017
- New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (Instructor Level), February 2017
- New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (Instructor Level), January 2017
- Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders, December 2016
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Suspicious Activity Reporting, July 2016
- New Jersey Traffic Incident Management, June 2016
- New Jersey Basic Course for Class Two SLEOs, June 2016
- Heroin-Opiate Investigation & Prosecution, March 2016
- New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Firefighter 2, January 2015
- FEMA ICS-200, March 2014
- New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician, December 2013
- Pro-Board Accredited Firefighter 1, December 2013
- New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Firefighter 1, August 2013
- New Jersey State Police CBRNE Operations, December 2012
- New Jersey State Police CBRNE Awareness, December 2012
- FEMA ICS-100, November 2012
- FEMA NIMS-700, November 2012
- New Jersey State Police HazMat Operations, November 2012
- New Jersey State Police HazMat Awareness, September 2012
Timeline
Sales Representative
100 Mill Solar (dealer for BetterEarth)
12.2024 - Current
PR, Marketing, Community Outreach
Veterans Roofing
11.2024 - 12.2024
Police Officer
Atlantic City Police Department
12.2019 - 11.2024
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
TriCare Medical Transportation
07.2016 - 01.2020
Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) II
Atlantic City Police Department
02.2016 - 12.2019
Facilities Technician
TackleDirect
10.2014 - 02.2016
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
AtlantiCare EMS
05.2014 - 10.2014
State Certification - Basic Course For Police Officers
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
Federal Instructor-Level Certification - Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research And Testing Center
Federal Instructor-Level Certification - Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research And Testing Center
State Certification - Basic Course for Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
State/Federal Certification - New Jersey Firefighter 2 Certification
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
State Certification - New Jersey EMT Course
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center
State/Federal Certification - Pro-Board Firefighter 1 Certification
Anthony "Tony" Canale Training Center