Contact
*******.******@****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/ray-
andrade-554abb212 (LinkedIn)
Top Skills
Management
Problem Solving
Sales Process Optimization
Ray Andrade
Hardworking business professional with 8 years of experience in both domestic and foreign markets.
Orlando, Florida, United States
Summary
As a dedicated and results-driven professional, I bring a strong blend of leadership, and organizational skills to anything I commit to. My problem- solving mindset enables me to navigate challenges effectively and implement innovative solutions. I am a strong communicator who fosters collaboration. Adaptable and resourceful, I thrive in dynamic environments and consistently seek opportunities to optimize processes and drive success for the organization I'm working for.
Experience
Project Manager
Sunlight Solar - September 2020 - Present
Orlando, Florida, United States
-Oversee end-to-end residential solar installation projects, from contract signing through PTO (Permission to Operate).
-Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and scopes to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
-Coordinate across departments including sales, engineering, procurement, and installation teams to ensure seamless project flow.
-Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and customer satisfaction.
-Maintain proactive communication with clients, providing updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
-Lead the permitting team to ensure timely submission and approval of all required permits and documentation with local counties.
- Establish and refine standard operating procedures to streamline permit acquisition and reduce approval times.
-Stay current on local code changes, utility requirements, and building department regulations to keep projects compliant.
-Serve as a liaison between internal teams and city/county officials to resolve permitting issues efficiently.
-Direct the processing team responsible for managing utility interconnection applications, financing submittals, rebate submissions, net metering, and PTO processing.
-Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timelines to avoid project delays.
Sales Photographer
September 2019 - September 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Orlando, Florida, United States
Clínica Galdino Campos
Lead Receptionist
March 2018 - April 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Managed national and international patients.
- Coordinated exams for international visa purposes.
- Submitted medical reports to government-operated systems.
- Worked with international travel health insurance companies for business to business transactions
Windsor Hoteis
Customer Service Representative
August 2016 - March 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
-Controlled the traffic of guests during busy situations. Sunnypics
- Developed roof designs according to company and county standards.
- Negotiated lower APR rates for homeowners in Central Florida.
- Developed project timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
- Endured projects meet local, state, and federal regulations, including permitting and inspections.
- Understanding solar PV systems, inverter configurations, and energy storage solutions.
- Managed a processing department and a permit department and some skate holders.
- Addressed and resolved unforeseen issues, such as site-specific challenges or delays.
- Assisting with RFPs, proposals, and sales documents
- Worked with utilities for interconnection agreements and net meterin approvals.
Processing Agent
Sunlight Solar- January 2021 to October 2021
Orlando, Florida, United States
-Billed clients
Universidade Unigranrio
Education
- Managed internet banking activities for salary and taxes purposes.
- Dispatched confidential documents in a safe and secured manner.
- Collected taxes on a daily basis.
- Generated financial reports that helped the company reconcile funds.
- Controlled hires and lay-offs in a high turnover level. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Payroll Assistant
September 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Halliburton
- Coordinated guests orders and amenities to the most appropriate departments.
- Oversaw multiple billings on small amount of times.
- Programmed payments on guests bills accordingly to their stay.