Jakob Sjostrand

Experience

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  Svensk Construction®

  May 2006 - Aug 2009

  Carpenter

  Introduction to custom residential building and renovation. Responsibilities were wide-ranging and varied from project to project.

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  Jeremy Early Trailworks®

  Apr 2009 - Dec 2013

  Trail Builder/Carpenter

  Designing and building trails in remote locations without the use of heavy machinery. Assessment of topography and proper design to ensure long life and limited maintenance were some aspects of this position. Very physically demanding job given the terrain to traverse, as well as the actual construction that mostly used hand tools and assembly of rock staircases from resources that were available onsite.

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  Watauga County School System

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Substitute Teacher

  Substitute teacher for various subjects and age groups (typically elementary level).

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  Worldwide Connections® Language Institute

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  English Teacher

  The position at the language institute required lesson planning catered to individuals with varied English speaking ability. This required adaptability and also advanced personal development of Spanish speaking skills.

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  Cornerstone Construction Company®

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

  Carpenter

  Responsibilities included setting and finishing tile, rough framing, basic electrical work, bathroom remodeling, setting/finishing sheetrock, decking and many other construction related tasks.

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  Appalachian State University

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Graduate Assistant

  Assisting in research for the Appalachian Energy Center whose mission includes improvement to and education of the North Carolina Energy Code.

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  Carolina Solar Services

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern

  Internship opportunity assisting Senior Technicians with scheduled solar generator maintenance and system troubleshooting/repair, assisting Director of Asset Management with remote monitoring, data analysis, and reporting, and assisting landscape technicians with seasonal work mowing, spraying and tending to grazing livestock.

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  Carolina Solar Services

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Solar Technician

  Providing ongoing electrical inspection and maintenance services for utility-scale solar assets in North Carolina and beyond.

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  Advanced Energy

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Distributed Utility Engineering Technologist

  Perform evaluations of commercial and utility scale distributed generation facilities (PV, etc.) to assess the quality of design, construction, and operation. Perform engineering analysis and present concise results to customers. Prepare reports and documentation delineating tasks, analysis, test results, and recommendations for further action. Provide hands on assistance in deploying new methodologies and technologies in the field. Acquire data from field/lab instruments and process into useful information. Show less