Vernon Bailey

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Engineering Analyst at Southern Company

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

Overview

Vernon is an Engineering Analyst with 27 years of diverse technical experience spanning the US Navy, oil and gas, and solar energy sectors. His expertise covers IT application development, SCADA systems, and field operations management. He has successfully transitioned from a decade in CO2 recovery at Kinder Morgan to solar operations at Southern Company.

As a decorated 16-year US Navy veteran, Vernon held significant leadership positions including Drill Instructor and Command Career Counselor, earning multiple awards for his service. His personal motto, "Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself and go outside your comfort zone! ", reflects a deep commitment to personal growth and resilience.

During his distinguished military service, Vernon received five Navy Achievement Medals and three Distinguished Leadership Awards.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Energy Sector Transition
His career path shows a deliberate move from a decade in Oil and Gas (CO2 recovery) to his current role in Solar Operations, demonstrating adaptability within the industry.
Leadership & Mentorship
Drawing from his experience as a US Navy Drill Instructor and Command Career Counselor, he has a strong background in leadership, training, and personnel development.
SCADA & Automation
His roles as an IT Manager and SCADA Technician at Kinder Morgan highlight his extensive, hands-on expertise in oil field automation, instrumentation, and control systems.

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Work History

9-2022
Engineering Analyst at Southern Company
9-2021 - 9-2022
Solar Technician at Southern Company
10-2017 - 11-2020
IT Manager - CO2 Applications Development at Kinder Morgan, Inc.
11-2013 - 10-2017
Operations Supervisor at Kinder Morgan, Inc.
11-2010 - 11-2013
SCADA Technician at Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Education

8-2013 - 12-2015
Technical Management from DeVry University
2015 - 2017
Continuing education in leadership develpoment. from Emerging Leaders Institute

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Exp : 31 Location : Warner Robins, Georgia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Engineering Analyst at Southern Company
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Insights For Selling To Vernon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vernon is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vernon

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vernon move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Vernon take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Vernon

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