Advancing the integration of clean renewable energy technology and policies to society at large.

1. Elbin Collado
1044 Camino La Costa • Austin, Texas 78752 • 631-374-6686 • ecollado@utexas.edu
OBJECTIVE To advancethe integration of renewable energy technology in society.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellentverbal,written,and inter-personal communicationskills
• Bi-lingual:fluentin English and Spanish
• Experience with MicrosoftOfficeSuite products
• Able to work independently and as a valued team member
• Strongsenseof commitment,a willingnessto actively learn newskills,anda desireto work in a
dynamic,deadlinedriven teamenvironment
• Effectivetimemanagementskills,aswell assolid decision-making,planning
• Detail oriented with solid organizational and planning skills
EDUCATION
Expected May 2018 M.S. Degree in Energy and Earth’s Resources | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Dec 2015 B.S. Degree in Science, Technology and Society |Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY
Sept 2007 – May 2010 30 credits towards a A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts |Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY
CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 10 Construction,Residential Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Maintenance,TDLR
Electrical ApprenticeLicense
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Geology, Environmental Interactions, Energy Sustainability & Environment, Ecology, Geographic
Information Systems, Biology, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Meteorology, Chemistry, Occupational Safety
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
July 2016- Present Solar PV Installer | Texas Solar Power Company, Austin, TX
 Moving, measuring,and boltingstructural framingand solarmodules
 Electrical apprentice
 Assemble, install and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
 Called customers for feedback and satisfaction
 Assisted in developingcompany website and internet presence
Jan 2016 – Jun 2016 Solar Energy Consultant | Trinity Solar, Ronkonkoma, NY
 Responsiblefor directdoor-to-door sales of solar energy products
 Generate leads and closedeals
 Achieved #1 in solar energy sales for New York after three months of employment
 Assisted in solar installationson residential rooftops
Oct 2015 – Dec 2015 Phone Canvasser |Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment, Farmingdale, NY
 Promoted awareness of environmental issues through fundraisingefforts and contacted New
York residents to encourage endorsement of environmental campaigns
Sept 2015 – Oct 2015 Environmental Conservation Intern |Seatuck Environmental Association, East Islip, NY
 Assisted director with maintenance of Suffolk County Environmental Center and preparation of
facility for events and conferences
 Assisted with research on Alewife population in Long Island tributaries utilizingExcel to
document identified areas
 Attended environmental conferences regardingLong Island environmental issues
July 2015 – Aug 2015 Solar Energy Intern |Solar Windependence, Farmingdale, NY
 Acted as solar siteevaluator,meeting with customers to determine solar needs through accurate
measurement of sun exposure
 Utilized digital programto create plan and display solarinstallation to customers; calculated
project costs
 Responsiblefor promoting solar sales through marketing campaigns
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nov 2007 – Jan 2016 Store Associate |Costco Wholesale, Melville, NY
 Assisted customers with product questions;handled transactions
 Managed inventory, rotating, stockingmerchandiseand trainingnew employees