Electrical Quality Control

Derrick A. Howard

**** ***** ****** ** ********** DC 20002

202-***-**** Home ● 301-***-**** cell

acdxfb@r.postjobfree.com

objectives & Core Strength

My career objectives are to add value by establishing a solid foundation of excellence in every endeavor

through my commitment to provide integrity, consistent quality, and innovative solutions for every

project:

My core strength is to be effective in any endeavor and demonstrate a standard of productivity that

encourages others and creates a positive working environment.

Experience

4/2013 to 11/2013 Turnkey Solutions Inc. Washington DC

Electrical Contractor

Responsible for demo of existing low voltage lighting control panel and devices, identified all low

voltage wiring from the control panel to each switch location and the installation of two 48 zone relay

panels and low voltage switches.

12/2012 to 2/2013 WGP Construction Washington DC

Electrical Sub-contract

Responsible for demo of existing exterior walk way lights, design of new fixture housing and the

installation of new walk way lights, ” nonmetallic seal tight raceway and conductors between light

fixtures according to plans and specs.

8/2012 to 10/2012 ALS Group Projects Houston TX

Electrical Sub-contract Labor

Responsible for demo of existing electrical power and lighting circuits and installation of new power and

lighting circuits, 1200Amp service, switch gear, fire alarm and other devices according to plans and

specifications. Responsible for laying out various tasks and supervising a crew of 10 electricians.

4/2012 to 9/2012 ALS Group Projects Houston TX

Electrical Sub-contract Labor

Responsible for demo of existing electrical power and lighting circuits and installation of new power and

lighting circuits, cable tray, 2000Amp service, switch gear, lighting automation systems, fire alarm and

other devices according to plans and specifications. Responsible for laying out various tasks and

supervising a crew of 15 electricians.

11/2011 to 4/2012, Brandt Mechanical Carrollton TX

Electrician

Responsible for the daily job layout for a crew of 7 electricians and the installation of various for

power and lighting circuits, termination and identification of circuits, pre-inspection quality control,

installation of 3/4” to 1-1/2” EMT conduit and MC cable according to plans and specs.

6/2011 to 8/2011, SK Electric Dallas TX

Electrical Sub-contract Labor

Responsible for two DISD schools which consisted of the installation of stage lighting and control

system, dedicated circuits for air handler, exterior lighting maintenance and new lighting installs,

installation of EMT throughout buildings for fire alarm system and PA system.

2/2011 to 6/2011, Journeyman Staffing Irving TX

Electrician

Responsible for installation of EMT conduit ranging from ” to 4” for distribution panels from switch

gear, branch circuits for power and lighting and roof top HVAC units, termination of feeders within

distribution panels, branch circuit panels and transformers according to plans and specs.

6/2008 to 12/2010, Blackland Electric Rockwall TX

Electrician/Sub-Contract Labor

Responsible for turnkey tenant finish out at various strip mall center throughout Dallas Texas.

Projects consisted of installation of feeder conduits, branch circuit panels, lighting and power circuits,

light fixtures according to plans and specs and pre-inspection quality control.

3/2003 to 5/2008, Prosperity Construction Inc. Dallas TX

Owner & General Contractor

Responsible for execution and successful completion of various residential new construction and

renovation projects for real estate investors and home owners, responsible for managing and

supervising various aspects of construction and sub contractors, as well as various aspects of day to

day business operations, responsible for public relations, marketing, sales, project management, and

electrical installation.

1/1997 to 2/2003, Prosperity Construction Inc. Washington DC

Owner & Master Electrician

Responsible for negotiating Federal Government and Private Industry contracts, responsible for

execution and successful completion of various commercial electrical projects and minor renovation

projects, responsible for managing and supervising various aspects of construction and sub

contractors, as well as various aspects of day to day business operations, responsible for public

relations, marketing, sales, project management, some electrical installation, and implemented

employee training for installations on commercial projects.

3/1990 to 12/1996 DC Public Schools Washington DC

Electrician Foreman

Responsible for assigning daily work orders to a crew of 8 electricians, ordered material for truck

stocking, warehouse, and for projects within various DC public schools. Surveyed projects, meet with

managers and other personnel to discuss progress on priority projects and fire code violations that

needed to be corrected and re inspected, assisted crew as needed to complete work orders.

7/1988 to 6/1989 Local #26 IBEW Library of Congress Washington, DC

Apprentice Electrician

Responsible for the Installation of wire mold, and ”EMT, for dedicated AC circuits in various offices

throughout building according to plans and specs. Installed cable tray for communications conductors

and assisted journeyman as needed on various electrical tasks and assignments.

7/1987 to 6/1988 Local #26 IBEW Smithsonian Art Gallery Washington, DC

Apprentice Electrician

Responsible for the installation of variable speed drive units in the motor control equipment for speed

and temperature regulation in auxiliary units, and performed terminations of control wiring and

performed systems verification check and assisted journeyman as needed on various electrical tasks and

assignments.

7/1986 to 6/1987 Local #26 IBEW Canadian Embassy Washington, DC

Apprentice Electrician

Responsible for installation of various sizes of raceways, cable and feeder conductors, lighting and

power panels according to plans and specifications for branch circuit and lighting, equipment and motors

and assisted journeyman as needed on various electrical tasks and assignments.

6/1984 to 6/1986 Local #26 IBEW Georgetown Medical Laboratory Washington, DC

Apprentice Electrician

Responsible for the installation of various sizes of EMT conduit ranging from ” – 4” for feeder

conductors and branch circuits in designated location. Mounted switchgear, motor control systems,

emergency generators, main distribution panel, lighting, power panels and termination of conductors to

equipment listed above and assisted journeyman as needed on various electrical tasks and assignments.

Education

Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, CA – Diploma 1982

Local #26 I.B.E.W. Apprenticeship – Certificate 1990

National Electrical Code Masters Prep. & Calculations – Certificate 1993

licensing

Washington DC Journeyman’s License 1990

Virginia Journeyman’s License 1991

Washington, D.C. Electrical Masters License 1994 #200472

Texas State Electrical Masters License 2010 #212452

Interests

Church Activities, Reading Books, Fishing, Playing Pool, Mentoring Youth

REFERENCES

Business

ALS Projects Group Ammar Masri, Owner 281-***-**** Off. 703-***-**** Cell

WGP Construction Bill Proctor, Owner 301-***-**** Off. 301-***-**** Cell

Weatherman AC Tony Morrison, Owner 301-***-**** Off. 301-***-**** Cell

Personnel

Tony Campbell 202-***-**** Cell

Known for 20 years, District General Services Lead Electrician

Anthony Wash 202-***-**** Cell

Known for 20 years, Owner of A. Wash & Associates

Lewis Smith 301-***-**** Cell

Known for 25 years, Director of Social Services

John Jennifer 202-***-**** Cell

Known for 20 years, WMATA Asst. Superintendent

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