Katlyn Lawver
Current Address: Please visit my LinkedIn!
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Newmanstown, PA 17073 717-***-****
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
Minor: Biology
Course Highlights: Graduated with Honors, Ecology and Evolution, Entomology, Ornithology,
Mammalogy Political Ecology, Ecological Change, Environmental Justice, Genetics, Cell
Biology, Latin, Statistics, Environmental Policy, Advanced Critical Thinking, NABCEP, Solar
and NEC 2014
SKILLS:
Computer: Mac OS, Windows OS, Microsoft (Word, Publisher, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint,
Outlook), iWeb, SmartSheet
Solar: PVSYST ver 5 & 6; System Advisor Model by NREL; PVWATTS ver 1 & 2; Solar
Pathfinder; Electrical Engineering Analysis; LV and MV Interconnection Applications and
Impact Studies; Permitting; Environmental approvals; System Design and Configuration;
RFP writing/review; project estimating; project coordination; project management; logistics;
project development in US/Mexico/Puerto Rico; contract writing; SOW definition; site
assessments; mechanical installation; project procurement; civil specification; vendor
relationships
Miscellaneous: public speaking, group cooperation, department management, forest
management/ecology, soil analysis, ecological site restoration/analysis, working with local
government, mechanical drawing, tree/insect/bird/mammal identification; experience
driving/hiking in rough terrain
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Director of Solar Operations 5/2013 – Present
o Developed Residential, Commercial, Utility Scale Projects
o Worked with Financers to Analyze Feasibility of Projects
o Project Development
o Project Procurement
o Modules, racking, inverters (central, string, micro,
and integrated skids), monitoring, BoS
o Project Analysis/Feasibility
o SAM, PVSYST ver. 5&6, blueprint and electrical
Diagrams, monitoring dashboards, site visits
o Project Logistics and Management for up to 30+
simultaneous projects
o Project Estimating – Turn Key
o RFP Writing and Review
Manager/Technician at Apex Renewable Energy 2006 – 2013
o Designed/Installed renewable energy systems
o Solar optimization and analysis
o Solar PV/Thermal Development
o Grant Writing
o Permits/Interconnection Applications
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Special Olympics Coach – Women’s Gymnastics 2009-Present
Established Monarch Butterfly Rehabilitation Program 2011 - 2013
Ursinus College Independent Research Program
Awarded the WGUR grant for research from Ursinus College
Published Thesis (Conservation and Biological Control)
National Audubon Society Wings Education Intern 2012 - 2013
Ursinus College Sustainability Intern 2010 - 2011
Zookeeper at ZooAmerica (Volunteer) Hershey, PA 2008 - 2009
ACTIVITIES:
Entomological Society of America Member 2012 – Present
Pennsylvania Envirothon Competitor/Medalist 2004 - 2009
Ursinus College Women’s Gymnastics Team Member 2009 - 2012
Ursinus College Varsity Women’s Gymnastics Coach 2012 - 2013
Ursinus College Green and Bear It Sustainability Team 2011 – 2013
REFERENCES:
David Ventresca – Project Collaboration 570-***-****
Ira Witlock – Precision Renewables 423-***-****
John England – RBI Solar 513-***-****
Marc Adcock – Soligent (previously Conergy) 856-***-****
Mike Walker – Precision/3TAC 423-***-****
Virgil Connors – Supervisor at ESI 717-***-****
Allen Lawver – Supervisor at APEX 717-***-****