CHRISTINE CLIFTON
BAKERSFIELD,CA
Summary
Operations and Field Leadership professional with 12+ years of experience driving performance across solar energy, construction, installation, inspection, and branch operations. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, improving operational efficiency, reducing project delays, and delivering high-quality customer experiences.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
New Homes Field Manager
Sunrun
2023.07 - 2026.06
- Lead field operations supporting solar installation programs for national homebuilder partners. Coordinate community launches, construction planning meetings, field audits, safety compliance, and crew development.
Regional Inspection Manager
Infinity Energy
2022.07 - 2023.05
- Directed regional inspection operations, implemented SOPs, improved workflow consistency, and partnered with cross-functional teams to accelerate project completion.
Operations Manager
Sunrun / Vivint Solar
2012 - 2022.01
- Held progressive leadership roles including Electrification Manager, Branch Operations Manager, Field Project Manager, and Assistant Operations Manager. Managed installation crews, inspections, permitting, scheduling, workforce development, and branch operations.
Skills
- Salesforce CRM
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Operations Reporting
- Workforce Management
- Project Scheduling
- SOP Development
- Performance Analytics
CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
- Operations Leadership
- Project Management
- Field Operations
- Construction Management
- Solar Energy Operations
- Process Improvement
- Team Development
- Workforce Planning
- Branch Management
- Inspection & Permitting
- Safety & Compliance
- Salesforce CRM
- Oracle
Timeline
New Homes Field Manager
Sunrun
2023.07 - 2026.06
Regional Inspection Manager
Infinity Energy
2022.07 - 2023.05
Operations Manager
Sunrun / Vivint Solar
2012 - 2022.01