Project Manager

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE:

I wish to continue my growth with a well structured company that will be challenging and will utilize my varied skills and experience to their fullest extent.

DANN VAIL, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

Since 1989, I have demonstrated an ability to be multifaceted and have 20 years of project experience in the energy efficiency industry. A seasoned executive with in depth experience in project development, contract negotiations and customer satisfaction, I have also managed lighting design/development teams and led project development for both medium and large size energy opportunities.

• Successfully directed, developed and designed multi-million dollar energy efficiency projects.

• Diverse background in identifying demand side management energy projects.

• Proven record of customer direct sales support, promoting interdepartmental cooperation and has creative marketing skills.

• Expertise in performing/managing customer consultations, energy audits, energy evaluations and project analysis.

• Have project managed contractors and worked with local utilities and developing packages that clearly and concisely describes the energy recommendations and project benefits.

• Responsible for project deliverables and management in regards to lighting, energy site investigations, performing “space by space” audits, identifying best technologies, calculating energy savings, developing bid packages, negotiating pricing, extending product warranties and managing the construction and customer satisfaction of the projects once implemented.

• A proven approach to superior customer satisfaction.

• My Excel and Word creations available upon request.

My experience also includes international travel and I have presented educational programs on behalf of Johnson Controls Inc (JCI). I have presented Performance Contract (PC) seminars in Sao Palo Brazil, Santiago Chile and throughout the Country of Argentina focusing in the Buenos Arias area. At the JCI Americas Corporate level, I worked directly with corporate educational director Judy Mouton and my best practice webinars that I authored were shown in multiple states. My power-point presentations for emerging markets and new technologies were used as national training tools by JCI.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT JCI JULY 2001 - NOVEMBER 2011:

California Small Buildings project for DGS including DMV’s, CHP’s, DMH and DDS in the State of California 2011

State Owned Buildings: Was a lead developer for this DSM initiative for the state of California. I worked directly with Howard Sacks of the Department of General Services for the State of California. (see reference letter) Developed a complete energy, lighting and controls replacement/retrofit strategy for DMV, CHP and other State agencies. Included in this work was creating the detailed scope for lighting retrofit, M&V reporting protocol, remote system controls capability, analysis of the baseline energy use, the proposed savings and estimating the construction costs. Project managed to ensure accurate installation and original design intent was realized. A total of 50 buildings have been completed throughout California. M&V was critical for these projects.

State of Hawaii project for Department of Transportation (DOT) including all Airports, Shipping Ports and Highway Maintenance Yards in the State of Hawaii 2011

State Owned Buildings: Was a lead presenter and developer for this DSM initiative for the Sate and Island of Hawaii. Worked directly with agency contacts and developed a complete energy lighting and controls replacement project including creating the detailed scope for lighting retrofit, analysis of the baseline energy use, the proposed savings and estimating the construction costs. A total of 40 sites have been identified and submitted to HDOT. Contract Awarded to JCI January 2012.

Guam project 2010-2011

State Owned Buildings: Was a lead presenter and developer for this DSM initiative for Guam territory. I worked with John Cruz and his engineering team. He is the lead project contact for the Guam Power Authority. Developed a complete audit, specification and installation strategy for over 16,000 streetlights on the Island of Guam. Ensured and oversaw a competitive bid analysis and negotiated volumetric pricing and warranty considerations working with contractors (various) and manufactures including LEDalux for LED (Rob Cross) and Deco for Induction (Sam Sinai). Currently waiting project award.

Park Place Entertainment, NV (Las Vegas Hilton and Caesar’s Palace)

Entertainment: Developed detailed scope and energy retrofit measures for three casinos. Areas of the casinos that were included were hotel rooms, common areas (casino floor) and back of house areas (i.e. food preparation). Security areas with surveillance equipment had special requirements that were factored into the energy retrofit. The security areas had special needs regarding electronic interference and glare which were addressed. Developed a melatonin suppression strategy to help better identify customer malfeasance and promote longer gaming times by customers

The following vertical market customers I worked directly with. Detailed information on available upon request:

• Educational: Hemet Unified School District, Palomar College, San Marcos Unified School District and Hope International University all in California.

• Healthcare: Ensign Corporation, CA

• Distribution, Manufacturing and Warehouse: Straub Distribution (Budweiser), Tyco, Hudson RCI (Temecula), Suiza Dairy, Owens Corning and Ocean Spray. Projects located in CA, AZ, NV, TX UT and Mexico.

• Retail Mall Space: Simon Properties and Macerich, CA, CO

• Printing & Reprographics: Quebecor, AZ and CA

Past Employers:

1. Senior Energy Engineer -Enron Energy Services (EES)

Costa Mesa, CA 1999-2001

2. Installation Foreman- Southland Industries Long Beach, CA 1996-1999

IN CONCLUSION:

Having spent my last Ten years working with Johnson Controls Incorporated (JCI) last as a Lighting Development Manager of their newly formed JCLS group, there are multiple reference/recommendation letters from JCI’s engineers to corporate VP/GM’s available upon request. Having demonstrated exceptional consultation, presentation, evaluation and problem solving skills through the years, these are truly a part of me and are my forte. My experience has shown repeatedly a diverse background in identifying Demand Side Management energy projects with a proven ability to contribute immediately to a company’s bottom line. I have demonstrated the natural ability to identify savings and energy opportunities and am recognized for working extremely well with customers, peers and upper management. I have also been involved in the desired marketing and branding of our customers, in regards to public relations, community outreach and positive image.

Finally, I can provide dozens of commendation letters from satisfied customers upon request for a myriad of vertical market. Hopefully, I can demonstrate personally my market expansion and leadership abilities for your company.

REGISTRATIONS

CLEP

CLMC

LEED® GA

OSHA Electrical Safety Certified

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

Board Member (1 of 5) Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) CLEP Accreditation Committee

Member, Association of Energy Engineers

Member, Illuminating Engineering Society

Graduate General Electric Lighting School

EDUCATION

Fullerton College at Fullerton, CA 1990-1993 AA

DANN VAIL

229 ELLSWORTH AVE, ANAHEIM CA 92805

Phone 562-***-**** Development Manager

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