Matthew Flickinger
El Dorado,CA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Operations Director with a proven track record of scaling a business through process optimization, team leadership, and operational excellence. Extensive experience in managing large groups of high volume construction teams, ensuring seamless execution from planning to completion. Strong expertise in electrical design team management, ensuring technical precision and compliance with industry standards. Adept at budgeting, process improvement, and customer relations, with a demonstrated ability to implement cost-effective solutions that enhance efficiency and profitability. A decisive leader committed to driving innovation, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering high-impact business growth in the renewable energy sector.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Engineering Project Manager
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Worked closely with security engineers and private sector firms to implement plans.
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and design-build projects.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants on projects with budgets up to $1,000,000.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
Supply Chain Manager
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Supervised 20+ staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
Construction Superintendent
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing 50-100 contractors on quality control.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Electrician
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of roof top and ground mounted solar systems.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
Circuit Board Technician
Self Employed Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
- Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
Maintenance Technician
Raley Field
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Apprentice
Ziggy's Earthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Installation of electrical and plumbing systems.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Contractor's Licensing
CSLS - Contractor's State Licensing School
Sacramento, CA01-2018
High School Diploma -
Union Mine High School
Placerville, CA12-2009
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Leadership training
- Process improvement
- Operations oversight
- Business management
- Financial controls implementation
- Resource allocation
- Risk mitigation
- Operational efficiency
- Capital spending
- Workforce planning
- Schedule oversight
Timeline
Director of Operations
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2020 - 02.2025
Engineering Project Manager
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2025
Supply Chain Manager
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2025
Construction Superintendent
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2025
Electrician
Gold Rush Energy Solutions
05.2016 - 01.2018
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
01.2014 - 05.2016
Circuit Board Technician
Self Employed Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Maintenance Technician
Raley Field
01.2011 - 01.2013
Apprentice
Ziggy's Earthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
No Degree - Electrical Contractor's Licensing
CSLS - Contractor's State Licensing School
High School Diploma -
Union Mine High School
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