Resume for Grant Tallmadge 2017

Objective New Career Education B.S. Business Administration: Finance & Real Estate, University of Colorado at Boulder (2008) High School Diploma: Colorado Academy (2004)

Selected Achievements • Bootstrapped self-owned and operated painting business with the help of a business

partner with zero start-up funding. Revenue grew from $110K in 2012 to $2.2 million in 2016.

• Opened 6 new client accounts while maintaining relationships with existing client accounts while at Outsource Telecom and recruited over 20 employees for various low-voltage integration companies.

• Sourced, phone screened and interviewed over 200 potential applicants for the College Works Painting internship, choosing the top 10 candidates to train on marketing and sales, with a target of $500,000 in revenue (2010-2011).

• Authored a business plan for the Vintage Aero Flying Museum with a hard goal of raising at least $100,000 during 2010 and expansion in future years. (2010).

• Successfully designed, sold and co-directed the installation of multiple energy-efficient lighting systems for businesses to conserve over 30 kW of electricity, prevent over 1,800 metric tons of CO2 and save over $21,000 per year in energy savings. (2010).

• Co-managed a 550+ acre ranch in rural Costa Rica with 11 other interns, focusing on sustainable construction, community development, and participation in three solar PV installations with Solar Energy International. (2008-2009).

• Utilized the LeaseNet Real Estate database and company hard files to monitor over 100 telecom sites for potential renewal or disposition opportunities. (2007-2008).

• Effectively marketed, sold and produced $60,000 worth of revenue for personal branch of College Works Painting over the course of the spring and summer. (2005).

Proficiencies

• Computer - Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Macintosh, Google SketchUp, Email and IT fluent.

• Leadership- Able to inspire and motivate individuals to hit their goals, maintain integrity and work as a team.

• Management – Experience with handling crews in varying sizes from 2-12 people, while also handling payroll and human resource functions.

• Organization - Punctual and capable of maintaining a clean and efficient workspace, while budgeting ample time to complete given tasks.

• Telecommunications – Well versed in much of the language and operations involved within the industry.

Employment History President/Owner – Peak Pro Painting, Lakewood, CO (2012-2016 4.5 years)

• Own and operate a painting company with current business partners, offering both interior and exterior painting services to both residential and commercial clients.

Business Development Manager – Outsource Telecom, Denver, CO (2011-2012 6 months) • Prospected and Conducted Inside/Outside Sales, offering talent recruiting services to

the low voltage industries. Opened 6 new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts.

Recruiter – Outsource Telecom, Denver, CO (2010-2011 for 6 months) • Sourced and recruited specialized workforce talent for the low voltage wiring industries

including: Structured Cabling, CCTV/Access Controls, Fire Alarm, HVAC and Electrical.

District Manager – College Works Painting, Boulder, CO (2010-2011) • Recruited, mentored and coached college interns on different business activities

including: Marketing, Sales, Organization, Management, and Hiring. Responsible for training and leading a team of 10 sales interns while also handling customer service requests and new sales orders.

“Grant is an overachiever. He always goes the extra mile and he does it in style. His personal skills and organization allow him to get more done than others. I have continually been impressed by Grant. Good help is hard to find.” (2010). – Trey Littell Owner, Efficiency Energy, LLC. “Grant is one of the most creative, conscientious, and motivated individuals that I have had the pleasure to work with. His energy and vision are contagious. He is a special person and will make an extraordinary addition to your organization.” (2009). -Timothy O’Hara Founder and Owner, Rancho Mastatal “Grant was on my real estate team and supported the team in many ways. He is a team player, detail orientated person and proactive in accomplishing projects. Grant will be an asset to any company as well as an asset to the position that he holds.” (2008). – Peter Johnson Director of Real Estate, Level (3) Communications, Inc.

Grant Tallmadge 3480 Quay Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Cell: (303) 859-1837 [email protected]

Employment History Continued Energy Conservation Consultant – Efficiency Energy, Denver, CO (2009-2010)

• Specialized in certifying and obtaining available utility rebates and tax incentives for energy conservation projects involving all types of properties, including: multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal. Offered turn-key solutions for energy efficient retrofits, including installation, rebate collection, tax incentive certification, and post-project analysis

Community Resident Intern - Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica (2008-2009) Corporate Real Estate Analyst - Level (3) Communications, Inc. Broomfield, CO (2007-2008)

• Evaluated major real estate markets across the US for renewal or disposition of commercial telecom leases. Gathered pertinent information about properties, telecom purpose and worked closely with brokers on lease statuses.

Owner - University Painting, Boulder, CO (2006) Branch Manager – College Works Painting, Denver, CO (2005)

Professional Training International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technologies. Lakewood, CO (2009)

• Solar Power Installations Training, Residential Energy Efficiency Auditor and Installations Training, OSHA Certification