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Daniel Mendez

Fillmore

Summary

Sales, account management, client relations, and operations professional with experience in territory development, cold outreach,

consultative presentations, objection handling, CRM documentation, scheduling, and project coordination. Background includes construction

staffing sales, residential solar sales, digital marketing, freelance client services, and community leadership. Completed an Electric Utility Planner Certificate through Cal Poly Pomona and advanced through multiple Southern California Edison hiring stages, including testing and final interviews. Strong fit for sales, customer success, account coordination, field support, utility operations

support, and planning-adjacent roles.

Professional photographer with strong expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images. Known for creativity, technical skills in various photography equipment, and post-processing software. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing project needs, and consistently deliver impactful visual content. Reliable and focused on achieving results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Free Lance Photographer

Dreamer Society
Fillmore, CA
06.2016 - Current
  • Captured high-quality images for diverse client projects (family portraits, weddings, music events, sports portraits, etc.)
  • Utilized advanced editing techniques and software to enhance image quality and deliver polished final products to customer satisfaction
  • Managed the full customer cycle from inquiry and scheduling to shoot planning, post-production, delivery timelines, revisions and client satisfaction.
  • Established strong relationships and communication with clients to understand their unique needs and tailor photography services accordingly.
  • Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Produced high-quality printed hard copy photographs for client distribution.

Account Executive

Tradesmen International
Ventura, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020

• Managed multiple construction client accounts from prospecting and relationship-building through work order coordination, staffing needs and project follow-up.

  • Facilitated staffing needs for construction companies by supplying qualified labor for urgent project requirements.

• Performed high-volume business development, including approximately 20 construction office/jobsite visits per day, 50 cold calls per day and consistent appointment scheduling with owners, managers, foremen and project coordinators.

• Built relationships with decision-makers and gatekeepers to identify upcoming projects, present staffing solutions, overcome objections

and support repeat business.

• Documented sales activity and client interactions in Salesforce, coordinated with project teams and participated in weekly sales strategy meetings.

• Conducted safety walkouts, toolbox talks, and jobsite checks to support field employee safety, client compliance and professional account service.

  • Collaborated with various project teams to ensure timely and accurate project execution.

Sales Manager

Vivint Solar
Thousand Oaks, CA
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed an assigned residential sales territory and supervised customer accounts from door-to-door outreach through onboarding, site surveys, home improvements and installation coordination.

• Delivered consultative sales presentations that simplified solar programs, utility cost issues, homeowner benefits, qualification

requirements and financing considerations.

• Handled rejections/objections, educated homeowners, collected customer information, reviewed usage details, calculated system sizing, and coordinated with operations teams to move projects forward.

• Supported lead generation and brand exposure through local marketing, social media campaigns, customer education, and follow-up

communication.

  • Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Dreamer Society
Fillmore, CA
06.2016 - 08.2018

• Sold social media advertising, content creation, marketing strategy and website support to local business owners through cold calls, cold emails, consultations and inquiries.

• Increased social media followers, likes, and engagement by 250%+ through targeted content, creative visuals, customer interaction, and analytics-driven adjustments.

• Increased social media followers, likes, and engagement by an average of 250%+ through targeted content, creative visuals, customer interaction and analytics-driven adjustments.

• Created, edited, and managed visual content across social media platforms while maintaining direct communication with clients and their customers.

  • Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fillmore High School
Fillmore, CA
06-2010

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Associate of Arts - Behavioral And Social Sciences

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Electric Utility Planner Certificate - Electric Utility

California State Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
06-2022

No Degree - Drafting

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
05-2024

Skills

    Consultative Sales Presentations

    Client/Customer Relationship Building

    Lead Generation & Follow-Up

    Scheduling & Project Coordination

    Customer Service & Retention

    Social Media Marketing

    Account Management

    Objection Handling

  • Digital photography/Editing
  • Salesforce / CRM Notes

    Construction / Jobsite Communication

Certification

  • CPR/AED/First Aid Training - 2026

Timeline

Account Executive

Tradesmen International
09.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Manager

Vivint Solar
09.2018 - 09.2019

Free Lance Photographer

Dreamer Society
06.2016 - Current

Sales and Marketing Manager

Dreamer Society
06.2016 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Fillmore High School

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Ventura College

Associate of Arts - Behavioral And Social Sciences

Ventura College

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University

Electric Utility Planner Certificate - Electric Utility

California State Poly Pomona

No Degree - Drafting

Ventura College
Daniel Mendez