Garrett Jones
Stockton
Summary
Dynamic solar project manager recognized for delivering $12 million in project revenue by leading cross-functional teams and optimizing installation processes. Proven success in managing budgets and enhancing stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance and project alignment. Strong ability to provide design insights that elevate customer engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Residential & Commercial Solar Sales / Energy Storage Sales
1st Light Energy Inc
Manteca
01.2013 - 11.2024
- Generated $12 million in solar and energy-storage project revenue through comprehensive project management from sale handoff to customer closeout.
- Coordinated installation timelines with customers, crews, building departments, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Provided system-design input and energy-storage recommendations to support residential and commercial sales, enhancing customer education.
- Monitored project budgets, costs, documentation, and resource needs to safeguard margins and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with local building departments on permit packages to streamline approvals and reduce review friction.
- Assisted in custom solar-energy system design, fabrication, and technical troubleshooting for unique customer requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency in executing solar energy projects.
- Ensured effective communication among stakeholders to facilitate project progress and alignment.
Commercial Solar Sales / Plant Design
Solar Gain Inc
California
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Generated residential and commercial solar sales opportunities, fostering customer relationships through effective proposals and documentation.
- Supported commercial and utility-scale plant design by developing SCADA-system concepts and documentation for seamless system integration.
- Conducted market and customer research to identify sales opportunities and improve positioning for solar offerings.
- Maintained project documentation aligned with industry standards, ensuring compliance and facilitating successful project execution.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music/Commercial Audio
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA01-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Permit coordination
- Budget management
- Customer engagement
- Residential and commercial solar
- Energy storage and auditing
- Solar design support
- Renewable energy regulations
- Client relationship management
- CRM and Salesforce proficiency
- Market trend analysis
Education Certifications
- CSLB Contractor Certification, 98260 SP
- Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA, Associate of Arts, Music/Commercial Audio, 01/01/12, C++ Programming Level 1, Commercial Network Wiring, Radio/Television Broadcasting, American Sign Language, Music Production, Music Theory
Core Skills
Project management, Installation scheduling, Permit coordination, Budget management, Documentation, Quality assurance, Customer closeout, Residential solar, Commercial solar, Energy storage, Solar design support, SCADA, System integration, Energy auditing, Renewable policy, Consultative sales, Account management, CRM, Salesforce, Customer engagement, Proposal support, Market analysis, Customer support
Timeline
Commercial Solar Sales / Plant Design
Solar Gain Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
Project Manager / Residential & Commercial Solar Sales / Energy Storage Sales
1st Light Energy Inc
01.2013 - 11.2024
Associate of Arts - Music/Commercial Audio
Modesto Junior College