Project Manager

Daniel P. Mentel (cell) 908-***-****

** ******* ******, *** ****, NJ, 07701 ac1gko@r.postjobfree.com

Project / Product / Process Management

Management professional with extensive experience and proven track record of increased productivity. Product & Project Management skills that focus on the end result as well as the end cost. Proven team facilitator with positive results to achieve project goals. Results driven, utilizing technology and efficient communications to meet customer needs. Strong leadership qualities that utilize the skills of the team to generate positive results. Proven results in increased efficiency with improved customer satisfaction.

Professional Experience

McLoones Restaurants September, 2016 to Present

Facilities Manager

Manage the facility maintenance and project support for all 10 McLoones Restaurants locations. Lead on multiple projects that included acting GC for the renovation of the Robinsons Ale House in Asbury Park. Coordinate with suppliers and venders in the maintenance and support of the restaurant equipment and building operations. Worked close with building owners to not only address the needs of the restaurants but the requirements of the building. Worked with local officials to maintain the requirements to meet local codes. Projects with the company include;

Project Manage the renovation of the Asbury Park location into a Robinson Ale House.

Selected contractors used in the renovation.

Selected the materials used based on the location on the boardwalk and proximity to the ocean.

Worked closely with the designer to bring the concept to reality. Providing valuable feedback and support in specific design concerns to bring the appeal of the design to a working functional work place.

Work closely with the location managers to address facility issues and address with support and vender selection.

Manage smaller projects and maintain facility issues as needed. These projects included awning installation and removal, audio and video needs, lighting improvement and landscaping.

New Forge Technologies May, 2015 to Present

Consultant

Manage multiple engineering projects through vast experience and skills from various industries. Provide documentation support for multiple projects, including electrical wiring diagrams, operational manuals and test reports. Skills include;

Design, build and support LED simulator used in testing of Full Wing Solar Panel for NASA, Solar Probe Plus” project.

Manage contractors for a parking lot lighting project, including installation of newly designed bracketing system by team at New Forge Technologies.

Managed renewable energy micro-grid projects, bringing utility power to remote locations.

Managed megawatt scale solar installations and construction, within the USA and overseas.

ACAD drafting, electrical controls and wiring diagrams.

Create and author operations, maintenance and installation manuals for products and projects.

Extensive manufacturing and fabrication experience for solar, MOCVD and specific engineering projects.

Customer support through, parts, technical support and field support.

Princeton Power Systems July, 2014 to April, 2015

Applications Engineering Manager

Support product line of bidirectional inverters used in energy storage systems, utility frequency regulation and backup systems. Responsible for field support, technical support, sales support and scheduling of Application Field Engineers, Manage the system integration of batteries with the PPS product line, solar, utility and generators.

Manage micro-grid projects, bringing utility power to remote locations.

Work closely with subcontractors to bring micro-grids and ESS projects to locations through the US.

Work closely with sales and engineering to design and configure customer requirements.

Implemented new field tracking database to capture all field issues and open projects to completion

Install and commission several energy storage system and micro-grid applications

Suncore Photovoltaic (formally Emcore Corporation) 2010 to 2014

Field Operations Manager

Responsible for all aspects of managing field projects and support for newly developed commercial solar installations. Ultimately responsible for customer satisfaction with final installation sign off.

Managed and Supported projects globally

o1MW project in Evora, Portugal

o2MW project in Albuquerque, NM, USA

o50MW project in Golmud, China

oSeveral smaller projects in Spain, Dubai and NM.

Managed project at remote sites, and working closely with all contractor disciplines throughout solar field installations.

oRepresented customer as supporting general contractor, overseeing all aspects of project.

oLand preparation on land fill

oConcrete pads for equipment used in solar field

oFoundations, forms and piles for solar tracker support

oElectrical design into utility grid

oManage logistics of solar tracker equipment delivery, installation personnel and equipment tooling for tracker installation around the world.

Monitoring field results with respect to performance acceptance criteria

Managed all aspects of warranty projects of first generation trackers as well as new to engineer projects

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EPV Solar (Manufacturer of thin film solar modules AND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT) 2007 to 2010

Production Manager

Responsible for the implementation of a 20mw manufacturing plant. Took output from zero to full production in less than 9 months.

Managed $2.7m budget for facility build out

oProject managed and oversee the build out of a solar panel factory.

oWorked close with “Hollister Construction”, contractors and supervisor to satisfy design requirements, schedule and budget needs.

oModified and updated layout and design as required through project due to limited design plans.

Managed $20m budget for installation and commissioning of silicon semiconductor equipment

Exceeded yield and output fulfillment

Executed a build of $12.5m in the first 9 months of operation

Saved >$1m in labor in the first year through streamline of maintenance and line operations.

Developed concise work instruction program to improve training and factory transfer of processes

Structured Materials Industries 2005 to 2007

Director of Operations

Managed daily operations of entire company. Responsible for engineering, manufacturing, logistics and research groups. Adopted best practices for documentation and manufacturing to improve quality and customer satisfaction. Executed on opportunities to bring new business to SMI from years in the semiconductor industry.

Within eight months reduced lead time was achieved thorough project planning saving ~ 100k/ tool in cost over runs and expediting fees

Managed budget of $1M per year to complete equipment builds for field installations and research projects.

Managed field operations through installations and parts logistics and support.

Education

Patent US D709,750 S – ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR A CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMSUPPORTING FRAME

Certificate in Business Management, Rutgers University

Associate Courses in Business Management, Brookdale College

Associates Degree in EE Technician, Union Technical Institute

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