Vince Lucia
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Having several founding and co-founding roles, and the business intelligence for success by building teams, operational infrastructure and growth. Strong experience in problem solving, risk management and doing more with fewer resources, results in on time milestones with confidence and determination. Proven expertise in leadership overseeing sales, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and customer service. Linking customer satisfaction with financial profitability is key to growing the company brand.
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated renewable energy professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
California Solar Electric
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for executing over 50 residential solar projects, from design, permitting, procurement through installation and final inspection.
- Ensuring all resources are in line prior to scheduling installations
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Executive Director
Good Sun 501 (C)(3) Non-profit
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Established, implemented, budgets and financial reports for non profit model.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Worked closely with volunteers, partners and board of directors to guide operational strategy. Awarded 500 dollar grant from Sunpower Corporation to provide solar to low income housing.
Senior Project Manager
Byers Enterprises
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for over 100 residential and commercial solar projects, including service teams and staffing assignments.
- Provided outstanding customer service to all customers through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
Founding Director
Cooperative Direction
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed strong partnerships with over 20 businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
Chief Operating Officer
KACO new energy, Inc
12.2006 - 08.2014
- Established leadership for 7-member executive team, staff of over 50 employees managing all business functions for 3 North American facilities for U.S based $50 million, manufacturer of solar photovoltaic inverter systems.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep three facilities running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Responsible for leading company process evaluation, improvements, risk management and cost reduction measures while maintaining positive increases of 25% per year growth
Operations Manager
SMA America, LLC
2001 - 2006
- Provided leadership to staff of 25 in day-to-day operational activities across sales, customer service, field service, logistics and light manufacturing for U.S.-based $100 million, renewable energy manufacturer of photovoltaic solar inverters and components
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Acting as co-founding role and creating sales and financial management systems while overseeing loyal distribution network of 30 distributors
Education
Bachelor - Environmental Studies
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA1997
AA - Ornamental Horticulture Landscape Design
City College of San Francisco
1987
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Risk Management
- Communications Strategies
- Project Assignment Management
- Facility Management
- Forecasting
- Renewable Energy
- Residential Construction
- MS Office Suite
- Sage Business Works
- SAP Business by Design
- Sales Force CRM
Timeline
Project Manager
California Solar Electric
01.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Good Sun 501 (C)(3) Non-profit
09.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Project Manager
Byers Enterprises
07.2016 - 08.2019
Founding Director
Cooperative Direction
09.2014 - 09.2017
Chief Operating Officer
KACO new energy, Inc
12.2006 - 08.2014
Operations Manager
SMA America, LLC
2001 - 2006
Bachelor - Environmental Studies
Sonoma State University
AA - Ornamental Horticulture Landscape Design
City College of San Francisco
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