William L. Plaatje II
Las Cruces, NM 88012
acxfcz@r.postjobfree.com
I have gained a wealth of knowledge in my career in the construction industry. I can and will use that knowledge to ensure that my coworkers and I strive to achieve the highest quality of performance in any task assigned. In my twenty eight plus years of leading by example, I have been able to instill confidence and trust in my coworkers and customers.
William L. Plaatje II
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ELECTRICIAN
LC Electric LLC February 12, 2015-October 19, 2016
Owner: Legrand Eggleston 575-***-****
3545 Westridge Rd, Las Cruces, NM
Duties: Journeyman Electrician, Estimator, Design and installation of commercial and residential electrical needs.
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR/ BUILDING TRADES July 2005-July 2013
Supervisor: Barry Bogle 915-***-****
El Paso Community College / Mission Del Paso Branch
1070 Gateway Blvd East, Building 8070 Law Enforcement Academy, El Paso, Texas
Duties: Vocational instructor for building trades classes at La Tuna Federal Penitentiary. Taught all phases of construction (for example; framing, concrete work, electrical, carpentry, cabinet making, blueprint reading, construction math), in class and actual construction. Design, construction and maintenance of numerous large scale projects on site at La Tuna.
CONTRACTOR SALES SPECIALIST February 2004-August 2004
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Las Cruces, NM
Duties: Reading blueprints to design layouts, calculate and supply materials for contractors and their clients. In house maintenance for electrical, burglar and fire alarm systems.
DEPARTMENT MANAGER, ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
May 2002-February 2004
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Las Cruces, NM
Duties: Inventory; Sales; Scheduling, Training and Supervision of all electrical department employees; Maintaining and ordering of $750,000.00 inventory. In house maintenance for electrical, burglar and fire alarm systems.
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ELECTRICAL PRO June 2001-May 2002
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Las Cruces, NM
Duties: Reading blueprints and designing electrical layouts, Calculating and supplying electrical material. Technical support for department. In house maintenance for electrical, burglar and fire alarm systems.
SALES & INSTALLATION FOREMAN July 1999-June 2001
SFDA Las Cruces, NM
Duties: Consultation, layout, installation, maintenance and technical support for security systems.
JOB FOREMAN July 1996-July 1999
Hancock Electric Las Cruces, NM
Duties: Supervisor of 3-10 man crews. Running electrical crews for new and remodel construction (commercial and residential). Construction and maintenance of cell towers.
OWNER/ OPERATOR March 1995-July 1996
New Era Electric Las Cruces, NM
Duties: New and remodeling of commercial and residential construction. Record keeping and billing.
ELECTRICIAN 1992-March 1995
RM Electric Las Cruces, NM
Duties: New construction; residential, commercial, light industrial wiring
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EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Graduated January 1984
Mayfield High School Las Cruces, NM
IEC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
August 1991-May 1992 & August 1997-May 1998
Dona Ana Branch Community College Las Cruces, NM
Petty Officer Second Class US Navy February 1984-September 1986
SKILLS
Master Journeyman Electrician – JE98
Contractor License – EE98
Security Systems
Video surveillance systems
Drywall – tape and texture
Framing
Plumbing
Set forms and pour concrete
Carpentry – rough and trim, custom cabinetry and furniture making
Heating and Air Conditioning
Carpet, Tile and Linoleum instillation
Roofing
Read all aspects of blueprints to follow specs to code
Training others in construction industry
Can use with skill the following equipment:
oAll hand power tools, Welder (Arch, Tig and Mig), Transit, Laser Level, Crane, Acetylene Torch, Wood, and Metal Lathe, Milling Machine, Airless Paint Sprayer, Fork Lift, Back Hoe, Drill Press, Jointer, Plainer, Radial Arm Saw, Table Saw, Panel Saw, Scroll Saw, Biscuit Cutter, and Pocket Joiner (aka Kreg Tool)
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REFERENCES
Tony Carden 3940 Ramrod Forge Rd., Las Cruces, NM 88012 575-***-****
Coral Wood 2146 W. Picacho, Las Cruces, NM 88007 575-***-****
Maryl Crouse 3875 Thurston Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88012 575-***-****