Ryan Craig
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Materials Specialist, with a background in solar electric installation and construction. Seeking remote work in the solar and renewable energy industries. My relationships and collaboration with suppliers and sales representatives have developed my communications and customer relations skills; an asset I can bring to virtually any Renewable Energy team. An attention to detail and creative problem solving have been integral to materials management, and would no doubt be a benefit in procurement, account management, and management of all types of systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Specialist
Ecohouse Solar
07.2020 - Current
- Designed and assembled storage shelving, racking, and bins for a variety of solar energy materials.
- Monitored inventory, securing new materials when necessary, and modifying stock as operations evolved.
- Procuring specialty equipment for complex projects; preparing all system components for each installation.
- Coordinated with Sales and Admin team members in order to successfully match stocked materials with requirements for contracted jobs.
- Used experience in the field as a solar installer to better streamline the process of loading materials every morning, optimizing efficiency and labor hours.
- Interpreted site diagrams, one line electrical diagrams, and materials lists to ensure correct materials and equipment are secured for each recently engineered project.
- Identify any site-specific needs based on current equipment; reserve any specialty or heavy equipment necessary (panel hoists, excavators, boom lifts, etc).
- Developed new procedures for managing unused or obsolete materials, generating less waste, and training installers using old or obsolete equipment.
- Repackaged defective equipment for RMA, coordinating freight pickup for large returns when necessary.
Managing Partner
ECT Pedicab
09.2016 - 12.2023
- Was responsible for all mechanical work, maintainence, and repairs on the fleet of 8 pedicabs, ordering parts and materials as needed for repairs, maintenance, or upgrades to the fleet.
- Adept at troubleshooting, critical thinking, problem solving, etc. which help to make safe and efficient repairs in the field.
- Managed a roster of riders, organizing events, coordinating schedules, communicating effectively with small crews, and offering guidance on site.
- Ordered parts and materials for the business as needed for repairs, maintenance, or upgrades to our equipment.
- Designed and managed the ECT garage, which consisted of storage for the pedicabs and a bike mechanic garage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL04.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Documentation
- Bills of Material
- Troubleshooting analysis
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Sustainability practices
- Forecasting requirements
- Schedule Coordination & Strategic Planning
- MS Office Suite
- Procurement Process
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Relations & Verbal Communication
Timeline
Materials Specialist
Ecohouse Solar
07.2020 - Current
Managing Partner
ECT Pedicab
09.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
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