Ronald R. Simpson home 434-***-****
P. O. Box ***, LaCrosse, VA 23950 cell 434-***-****
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Professional Profile
Professional supervisor and electrician with a Bachelor’s in Technology Education and a certified electrical journeyman. Before becoming an electrician, I taught mechanical drafting and exploring technology to middle school students. Offering a proven ability to teach, demonstrate, and use practical exercises to enforce the fundamentals and safety of electricity.
Professional Experience
Jones Electric Contractor, Inc., Brodnax, VA
January 2012 – December 2016
Superintendent
Doing electrical layout for St. Thomas Seminary using innovative electrical methods.
Responsibilities:
Hire qualified electricians and helpers
Order required materials
Plan and layout of tasks
Compiled data on material
Read and interpret blueprints
Interpret specifications
Supervise a crew of workers
Maintain daily work records
Attend progress meetings
Jones Electric Contractor, Inc., Brodnax, VA
May 2010 – January 2012; January 2017- March 2018
Electrical Foreman
In charge of electrical workers and the job at hand.
Responsibilities:
Planned and layout of jobs
Supervised a crew of workers
Acquisition of material
Determined work method and requirements for the job
Interpreted specifications
Attend progress meetings
Self-employed, LaCrosse, VA
June 1999 – May 2010
Home Renovation and Improvement
Renovated and improved homes.
Responsibilities:
Construction jobs
Electrical jobs
Bryant Durham Electrical, Durham, NC
April 1996 – June 1999
Commercial/Industrial Electrician
Responsibilities:
Maintained and installed industrial equipment in steel, mill, paper mill, chip plant, and clean room situations
Jones Electric Contractor, Inc., Brodnax, VA
June 1991 – April 1996
Electrical Estimator
Responsibilities:
Calculated project requirement and specifications
Compiled data on material and labor hours to quote jobs
Acted as project manager on follow-up requirements of jobs
Attended progress meetings
Mecklenburg County Public Schools, South Hill, VA
August 1982 – June 1991
Mechanical Drafting Teacher/Exploring Technology Teacher
Responsibilities:
Taught basic mechanical drawing methods
Taught exploring technology
Developed lesson plans
Created and scored exams
Maintained attendance and grade book records
Education
Southside Virginia Community College, Alberta, VA
Electrical Courses
1983-1985
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC
Bachelor of Science – Technology Education
1978-1982
Additional Info
36 years of combined electrical and teaching experience
Employee of the Year, 2011
Experienced with electrical and construction tools