Chad Hefner
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
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Skill Highlights
*Small business development *Project management *Human resources *Leadership skills
*Client account management *Product development *Self motivation *Customer oriented
*Product line expansion *Budgeting expertise
Work Experience
Strictly Solar, Owner, Honolulu, HI, November 2010 – March 2013
Created business to help Hawaii residents save money indefinitely on their electric bill; maintained day to
day operations; held sales and technical meetings and necessary training; handled new technology in solar
materials; illustrated permit drawings for installations pictometry and cad drawings. Managed 8
commercial projects totaling over 36 megawatts and over 320 residential using enphases monitoring
systems for tracking and maintenance. Company was rank 1 for small business owner in 2012.
Hawaii 5 0 Solar, Co owner, Honolulu, HI, February 2008 – October 2010
Designated as Operations/Sales Manager; handled all permits needed; implemented on installation; held
technician meetings and/or tutorials for training new technicians; contacted clients to set up appointments
to sell solar panel systems.
Solar Consultants Hawaii LLC, Marketing/Sales Director, Honolulu, February 2007 January 2008
Handled all permits needed; implemented on installation; held technician meetings and/or tutorials for
training new technicians; contacted clients to set up appointments to sell solar panel systems. Lead tech on
all site installations for layout and true south designs.
Solar Plumbing Professionals, Lead Installer, Honolulu, HI, January 2005 – January 2008
Started as installer got promoted to foreman then got moved to design and sales operation department on all
company solar installations. Handled all permits needed; implemented on installation; held technician
meetings and/or tutorials for training new technicians.
Education
Nanakuli High School, Graduated June 1999, High School Diploma
Navy 1999 2003 engineering
Nav cep cert
Cad cert
OSHA cert