KIMBERLY (KIM) L. KING

kimgerly@kimgerly.com • Skype :: kimgerly • Citizenship: Berkeley, California, USA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project engineer, renewable energy engineer, disruptive technologist, generalist, technical writer, web content management, copy editor and communications specialist with an extensive background in renewable energy, systems engineering, sustainable development, and IT systems analysis and administration. Greatest strengths include taking bold, decisive and definitive action to solve problems, adept at networking and building strategic alliances by utilizing conventional, unconventional and creative approaches, developing and working in collaborative teams. Comprehensive knowledge of current research and trends being conducted in the field of renewable energy and sustainability development; nationally and internationally. Broad-based computer skills including hardware, web and software. Held leadership and decision-making roles in computer software start-up companies during the dot-com. Contributing progenitor of the green jobs movement in Oakland, CA, USA in 2005/06.

OBJECTIVE

Seeking projects and challenging opportunities as a renewable energy engineer.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Renewable energy and sustainability development

Wind energy systems - Perform data acquisition, data validation and reporting. Develop a commercial application schema for installing small wind turbines in the built environment.
Solar energy systems - Perform solar site assessments and analysis, photovoltaic (PV) design and installation. Compose multiple draft design proposals for installing PV arrays.
Energy efficiency design - Define data control points, monitoring equipment, data visualization software selection for building energy and resource performance monitoring.
Systems analysis - Evaluate, recommend, and install technologies, information design methods, analyze system deficiencies and implement solutions to improve workflow processes.

Technical writing and copy editing skills

Compose, edit, standardize and revise documentation, including installation guides, tutorial guides, training manuals and proposals, in print and online formats.
Organize, synthesize and gathering data from subject matter experts by observation, reviewing written materials, vendor documentation, regulation manuals and other relevant material sources.
Explain, write and present complex subject matter and materials in an understandable fashion for end-users.
Competencies include manipulating graphics and documentation layout.

Problem solving and collaboration skills

Competent at directing the work of others and project management.
Work with end-users, engineering, development, marketing, and QA groups to examine issues, develop strategic solutions, validate infrastructure, content and approach for improving processes and procedures.
Effective troubleshooting and communication, critical thought, time management, and prioritization skills.
Results-oriented professional with a quick grasp of new technologies.
Able to produce materials conveying appropriate level of detail and results with minimal supervision.

Excellent computer skills – Web, Hardware, and Software

Web: Skilled using HTML, XHTML, XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), FTP, Apache web server, Adobe GoLive and Macromedia Dreamweaver for marking-up and managing intranet and extranet web sites.
Hardware Platforms: IBM Mainframe, Macintosh, PC-compatible, Sun SPARCstation
Software: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Connect Pro, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, ANSYS CFX, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HOMER Energy, JMP, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia RoboHelp, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office Suite for Windows and Macintosh, PVSYST, SolidWorks, StatView, SunPath, WebEdit Pro, WindFarm, WRPlot
Operating Systems: Linux, MacOS 7.x/8.x/9.x/X, MS-DOS, UNIX (Solaris 7_Intel x86, Solaris 2.6, 2.7, Sun OS 5.7), Windows 95/98/NT 3.51 & 4.0/2000/XP/Vista/7
Languages: C, Python, SAS, UNIX Shell Scripts (awk, Bourne, Korn, sed)
Databases: Access, FileMaker Pro, MySQL, Oracle 8.1.7, Vignette CMS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Engineer :: 2006, 2009-Present

Local Clean Energy Alliance, Oakland, CA, USA (Volunteer)
August 2009 - Present
Renewable Energy Researcher. Perform renewable energy policy research for the Local Clean Energy Alliance (LCEA) located in Oakland, California, USA. Investigating distributive/decentralized energy, energy/demand reduction, community choice alliance energy programs arenas. http://www.localcleanenergy.org/

Silvercrest, South Normanton, Derbyshire, UK (In-perpetuity Telecommuting Contract)
August 2009 - Present
Project Engineer. Conduct wind and hydrokinetic engineering research, provided analysis and compiled information for a consultancy specializing in energy conservation, maximising of resource efficiencies and system automation and integration. http://www.silvercrestec.com/

Yang Associates, Sunnyvale, CA, USA (In-perpetuity Telecommuting Contract)
January 2008 to Present
Project Engineer, Technical Writer, Web Consultant, Partner. Responsible for editing and writing web copy for global audiences, enhancing the navigability of the web site, performing search engine optimization and usability testing for Wattminder, an advanced, real-time photovoltaic system and utilities monitoring and intelligent diagnostics web site. http://www.wattminder.com/, http://www.pvmonitor.net/

Rumsey Engineers, Inc., Oakland, CA, USA
January to June 2006
Project Engineer at a mechanical engineering firm that specializes in high performance, environmentally sustainable and energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning system designs. Assist in defining the data control points, monitoring equipment and data visualization software selection for energy and resource performance monitoring on the Carnegie Institution Global Ecology Center building. Conduct performance-based energy calculations and analysis for PG&E's Non-Residential Incentive Program with a focus on industrial buildings. Provide content updates and assisted with report and proposal generation. http://www.rumseyengineers.com

Technical Writer/Editor :: 2000-Present

Zep Solar, San Rafael, CA, USA
December 2011
Technical Writer responsible for editing and laying out Zep Solar II installation documentation manuals and Component Level Instructions. http://www.zepsolar.com/

Sustainable Solutions Unlimited, Portland, OR, USA
January to June 2010
Renewable Energy Engineer Consultant and Technical Writer responsible for editing the Solarize Portland Project request for proposal. http://www.solutions21st.com/

Vesticon, Inc., Portland, OR, USA (Telecommuting Contract)
October to December 2007
Technical Writer responsible for composing a user's manual and installation guide for the Epley Omniax™, a device used in the non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of the most complex and disabling positional vertigo disorders. http://www.vesticon.com

Chinook Wind, Everson, WA, USA (Telecommuting Contract)
September to October 2007
Technical Writer contributing copy to patent applications for the multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in wind energy applications. http://www.chinookwind.net

Phreesia.com, New York, NY, USA (Telecommuting Contract)
May to August 2007
Technical Writer for the makers of the easy-to-use, thin-client touch screen PhreesiaPad that improves the patient waiting room experience. http://www.phreesia.com/

Ion Global, San Francisco, CA, USA (Telecommuting Contract)
June to December 2006
Technical Writer for the Seagate Web Globalization Content Conversion Project Project for an e-business solution firm. (http://www.seagate.com) Edit and rewrite web copy for global audiences. Utilized Vignette CMS to manage version control of documentation. http://www.ionglobal.com

The Rahus Institute, Martinez, CA, USA (Telecommuting Contract)
October 2004 to January 2005
Publications Specialist for a 501c3 non-profit, research and educational organization with a focus on resource efficiency. Researched and drafted the document Installing Photovoltaics on California K-12 Schools. Research, compose, edit and develop documentation. http://www.rahus.org

MDL, Inc.,San Leandro, CA, USA (Contract)
April to August 2001
Senior Technical Communicator in the Server Products Documentation department for a scientific software company that is a leader in discovery informatics. Research, compose, edit and revise documentation, installation guides, user manuals and tutorial guides, including print and on-line web page views. Ensure quality of documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality assurance test standards. Create Oracle database test files. Utilized RoboHelp for marking up online help content. http://www.mdli.com/

Siebel Systems, Inc., Emeryville, CA, USA (Contract)
December 2000 to March 2001
Coordinator, Documentation Quality for the leading supplier of software for information management database technology and applications. Compose, edit, rewrite and revise documentation, installation guides, tutorial guides and user manuals. Ensure quality of documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to adherence to quality assurance test standards. Made recommendations for streamlining documentation work flow process. http://www.oracle.com/siebel/index.html

Web Architect :: 2002-Present

Provide front-end and back-end technical assistance in the development, implementation, construction of the navigation, content mark-up, layout, style and graphics using Macromedia Flash, Adobe GoLive, Photoshop and Illustrator. Managed sound files. Utilized MySQL and PHP scripts for database management. Performed usability testing and search engine optimization.

O2 Systems, Inc, Houston, TX, USA (In-perpetuity Telecommuting Contract)
December 2006, November 2009 to August 2010
Web Architect for experts in engineering design, surface and underwater life support systems. http://www.o2sysinc.com

The Rahus Institute, Martinez, CA, USA (Telecommuting Contract)
October 2004 to January 2005
Web Architect for a 501c3 non-profit, research and educational organization with a focus on resource efficiency. http://www.rahus.org

Resource Renewal Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA (Intern)
May to December 2002
Web Architect at a 501c3 non-profit incubators of transformational ideas designed to challenge and change the piecemeal way our resources are currently managed and protected. http://www.rri.org

Beatsforsale.com, Oakland, CA, USA
June 1997 to Present
Web Architect for an online music beats and publishing web site. Provided front-end and back-end technical assistance in the development, implementation, construction of the navigation, content mark-up, layout, style and graphics using Macromedia Flash, Adobe GoLive, Photoshop and Illustrator. Manage sound files. Utilize MySQL and PHP scripts for database management. http://www.beatsforsale.com

Senior UNIX Systems Administrator/Computer Programmer :: 1994-2000

Provide 24x7 support for all production web servers in a heterogeneous platformed environment. Isolate and solve server side problems. Design, develop and update company IT/IS intranet including composing and marking-up technical and training documentation. Provide technical support to local, national and international staff. Perform automated and manual network backups of servers and workstations. Provide telephone and written technical support. Perform tests and analyzed test files. Assist in data report preparation and special programming projects. Automate programs using interactive Bourne Shell, Korn Shell, sed and awk scripts.

Preview Travel, Inc./Travelocity.com, San Francisco, CA, USA
November 1999 to June 2000
Senior Systems Administrator, MIS Manager, Intranet Administrator at a premier online travel booking web site. http://www.travelocity.com/

I/Pro, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA
August to October1999
UNIX/Web Technical Support utilzing web traffic analysis tool to assist in the installation, networking, and connectivity testing of client's web presences. Set up Internet Protocol Transfer Application [IPTA] software on NT and UNIX web servers. Isolate and solve server-side problems. Ensure integrity of configuration and data transfer across Internet. UNIX platforms included HP-UX, BSD UNIX, LINUX, Solaris, AIX, IRIX and NT. Analyze SQL queries. Clients included Netscape, America Online, Microsoft, Tribune Broadcast and MacroMedia.

California Bank and Trust, Oakland, CA, USA
July to August 1999
Applications Developer/Telecommunications Analyst analyzing telephone and call tracking systems during a merger process. Develop and implement a FileMaker Pro database for call tracking. Analyze and improve problem resolution process. Provide email and telephone support to bank staff on connectivity issues. Diagnose and fix problems regarding connectivity. Maintain contact with Pacific Bell and third party vendors. Diagnose and solve problems with T-1 connections.

BranBlau, San Francisco, CA, USA
June 1999
Network and PC Technician Diagnosed a problem that had crashed the network. Analysis and fix involved investigating newly installed NT network, a new firewall, and removal of IPX and NetBEUI protocols on desktop workstations.

Pilot Networking Services, Inc., Alameda, CA, USA
June 1998
Network Engineering Technician analyzing and solving TCP/IP, DNS, networking and internet access problems on a Solaris platform.

Niles Software, Berkeley, CA, USA
January to March 1998
QA/Test Engineer performing tests on thousands of software files for a shrink-wrapped product. Analyze test files, report anomalies to applications engineers, maintain bug tracking in a FileMaker Pro database.

Abacus Concepts, Inc., Berkeley, CA, USA
January to September 1997
Technical Support Representative for a statistical-analysis software company.

Forté Software, Oakland, CA, USA
April 1996 to November 1996 & September 1998 to April 1999
UNIX Systems Administrator, Intranet Administrator at the market leader in the development and integration of scalable enterprise-class distributed applications. Primarily responsible for the operation of the Corporate Help Desk.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
April 1994 to February 1996
Statistical/Research Programmer II for the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study international cancer clinical trial. http://www.jhu.edu/wctb/coms/

EDUCATION

PG Dipl (MSc non-thesis) Renewable Energy Systems Technology Engineering Loughborough University, United Kingdom
Dates of attendance :: September 2008 - June 2010
Graduate coursework in solar, wind, ocean/hydrokinetic, biomass renewable energy systems, integration, sustainability, policy and environmental management. Specialization in hybrid renewable energy systems. Perform research on investigating opportunities for siting small wind turbines in the built environment.

BSc, Mathematics Georgia State University, cross-enrolled Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
Date of graduation :: March 1993
General mathematics and engineering coursework in engineering graphics, statics, materials engineering, discrete event systems simulation, statistical mathematics, differential equations, linear algebra and boundary value problems.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Coursework in Sustainability Development/Energy and Resources Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Dates of attendance :: August - December 2005
Sustainability Development coursework in integrated systems approach to sustainability development, energy analysis, and energy and resources policies.

Graduate Coursework in Mechanical Engineering and Sustainability Development University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
Dates of attendance :: 2001, 2002, 2005
Mechanical Engineering and Sustainability Development coursework in thermodynamics, quantitative aspects of global environmental problems, and environmental law and regulation.

Coursework in Engineering Technology Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Dates of attendance :: April - May 2005
Photovoltaic and Design and Installation coursework.

Coursework in Photovoltaic and Design and Installation, Solar Energy International, San Francisco, CA, USA
Dates of attendance :: April 2004

Graduate coursework in Environmental Engineering Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
Dates of attendance :: 1994 - 1995
Environmental Engineering coursework in statistical design of experiments, risk analysis, hazardous waste management and solid waste management.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Energy Institute
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)

INTERESTS

To research and engineer hybrid renewable energy power microgrid systems. Make contributions to hybrid renewable distributive energy power systems, and in the development of the distribution of renewable energy via the World Wide Energy Web. Engineer renewable energy efficiency designs.

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