Derrick A. Howard
**** ***** ****** ** ********** DC 20002
202-***-**** Home ● 301-***-**** cell
***********@*****.***
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