Thomas O’Brien

1365 Beringer Lane

Vista, CA 92081

Cell 760-846-2881 Email-10jcobrien[at]msn.com

 

 

 

Objective

 A management position in alternative energy utilizing my expertise in executive level relations and employee motivation.  

Career Highlights/Qualifications

·         Extremely knowledgeable in green energy alternatives, especially solar power

·         Highly skilled in developing financial and professional employment services

·         Exceedingly qualified in sales and marketing

·         VP of Sales and Marketing with Blue Cross of Washington and Alaska

Experience

2009- 2011           National Sales Manager for SunGen Solar

 

• OEM National Business Development Manager with SUNGEN International Limited

·         Executive manager of a professional team involved with sales and implementation of 5kw – multi mega watt solar systems

·         Advisor to agricultural and government agencies on procurement of solar systems

·         Financial advisor for installation of turn key systems including rebates, tax offsets, power purchase agreements and traditional financing vehicles

·         Equipped new green technologies for national and international marketing

 

2001-2007            Regional Sales Manager and Marketing Director                 

WorldWater and Power Corporation, Pennington, N.J.

 

·         Increased regional sales from $0 million to $25 million.

·         Managed 8 sales representatives in 10 Western states.

·         Developed and established a training course to speed up profitability for new recruits.

·         Established a market for solar power in the agricultural and the municipal utility industries, leading to growth and national acceptance of solar as a viable power source.

·         Development of financing alternatives for the solar power market.

 

 

 

 

 

1991-2001            National Sales and Marketing Director 

                                Transphase/Ecoltherm Inc.  Costa Mesa, CA

 

·         Increased national sales from $5 million to $40 million

·         Tripled division revenues for each sales associate.

·         Established a market for a proprietary demand side reduction product used in large scale HVAC applications all over the United States.

 

Education

 

·         University of Washington            Seattle, WA

Business concentration

·         University of the Air force           Colorado springs, CO

Pharmacy with a Business minor

·         Mesa College    Grand Junction, CO

General Education with concentration in Business

 

References or contacts available on request