Christopher G. Richards
***** ******* **. 281-***-****
Houston, TX 77035 ***********@*******.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
DISCOUNT FIRE AND PROTECTION August 2013-present
Responsible for build/completion of high rise and commercial properties.
• New construction fire alarm systems, fire lite, silent night, Legrand, and system sensor
• Reported to GC’s/owners of properties to keep them informed on progress and any concerns
• Reported to the local Fire Marshal for prompt and successful inspections
• Position based all over the state of Texas for all aspects of fire alarm installation/maintenance
from start to finish.
ACORN STAIRLIFTS February 2012-August 2013
Responsible for territory in San Antonio, Austin and surrounding Texas Hill Country
• Customer service, in-home consultations, outside sales, installations, service of stairlifts
• Generated sales through local businesses, doctors, and referral from customers
• Personal monthly warehouse inventory, including company vehicle inventory
• Shipping and receiving, RMA’s and general vehicle and warehouse maintenance
• Financial responsibilities: all funds in maintaining business, invoices, deposits, transfers with
home office in Florida
• Position based on sole person at site, responsible for all aspects of managing, growing, and
operating the many facets of service of operation
ELLIOT ELECTRIC SUPPLY May 2008 – October 2011
Counter Sales/Inside Sales Manager
• Built strong and lasting relationships with contractors, builders, suppliers, etc. across nation
• Developed plans for complex situations for numerous clients
• Structured takeoffs for projects and individual jobs
• Managed inside sales force daily activities, meetings and sales representative reviews
• Organized in store sales products, varying displays and customer appreciation days with
vendors
• Implemented new training programs for sales force long term development
• Fostered healthy sales culture for subordinates in store
LAZO Electric and A/C March 2005 – May 2008
Electrician
• Completed fabrication of 3 phase 480 Volt commercial/industrial electrical systems
• Programmed/troubleshot PLC systems, 3 phase motors and explosion proof fixtures
• Installed triplex and quadraplex drops, terminations from pod-mount transformer to facilities
• Worked extensive contracts with companies including Union Pacific Railroad and General
Electric
• Successful experience in articulating man-lifts, scissor lifts, front-end loaders, trenching
machines, hydraulic/electric benders, welding, torch-cutting and torch soldering
• Comprehensive HVAC experience: complete maintenance/installation of all HVAC systems
Tex. Electric February 2003 – January 2005
Electrician
• Refined organizational skills of tools and materials, gained knowledge of trade terms, materials,
and devices
• Obtained skills and abilities essential in electrical construction of commercial build-out,
underground to the finished product punch list
• Developed ability to read, comprehend, and implement blueprint schematics of commercial
restaurants and building
Project Manager
• Directed other apprentice and journeymen licensed electricians on projects in Texas for
various commercial builders