Faris Barghouthi

Experience

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  The Sharper Image

  Aug 2003 - May 2005

  Senior Sales Representative

  Innovative electronics and novelty items store that provided hands on experience and demos for customers.- Established and managed the refurbished items department. Strategized item placement and pricing. - Conducted product study and demos for new merchandise.- Trained new employees on sales techniques, products and customer service.

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  Barghouthi Insurance Services

  Jan 2005 - now

  Co-Owner

  Auto-Home-Commercial-Workers Compensation-Life-Health Insurance ● Advised clients on coverage type most suitable to their needs● Created a residual book of business and increased retention through client rapport building ● Provided strategic resolution for clients’ issues while negotiating with underwriting and claims ● Generated proposals and executed contracts through multiple company CRM’s with efficiency

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  REPOWER by Solar Universe

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2018

  ● Increased bookings 80% by onboarding new sales entities and networking with financial institutions.● Constructed best practice SOPs by coordinating with clients, utilities, finance companies, suppliers, originators, sub-contractors, partners and AHJ’s (city/county) in order to establish clear timelines and maintain smooth project flow.● Directly responsible for reducing installation process speed by 50% on cash products and 35% on leases/PPA.● Confirmed job completion and authorized accounting to pay commissions to the appropriate partner. Show less Sales Operations Specialist & Project Manager/Engineer at REPOWER by Solar Universe Corporate. ● Managed over 30 partner portfolios with a cumulative 250+ residential PV systems worth $10M.● Decreased project cycle times by 30% and attrition by 20%● Built confidence with franchisees and partners; helped grow their business by introducing efficient operations processes and advising on how to manage cash flow.● Assisted in developing a process flow for REPOWER’s EPC network. The EPC network connected Originators with Installers.● Provide guidance on installation and post-installation processing to reduce cycle times, improve customer satisfaction and promote referrals for partners’ business.● Forecast how many deals are booked then closed out along with cycle time management. ● Performed contract review once site audit information was received; presented options and processed change orders when required. Show less ● Provide customers with in depth guidance on every step from contract to PTO. ● Ensured project installations were completed in a timely manner and installation requirements weremet.● Identified employees capable to perform delegated tasks in order to efficiently run the business & meet deadlines.● Oversaw PV site plan submissions for final approval, ordered equipment from supply chain vendors before scheduling install and requested inspections from the AHJ. ● Filled applications and applied for business licenses, permits, panel upgrades and permission to operate (PTO). ● Followed up with finance providers on payments for completed projects.● Reviewed employee time cards for errors and submitted for pay roll. Show less

  • General Manager of Operations & Business Development

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Project Manager & Sales Operations Specialist

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Operations Manager

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
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  Homex, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - now

  Director Of Operations

  ● Developed creative solutions through strategic planning and experience when roadblocks occurred to avoid future bottlenecks.● Negotiate contracts (pricing) and managed relations with sub-contractors, originators, and suppliers. ● Forecast growth and profit margin based on project pipeline analysis. ● Review and assess projects for risk and profitability. Relay issues to sales or installation and advises on necessary revisions.● Proactively Identify patterns that can cause harm to cash flow; engineer and apply a solution. Show less