Christopher Herzog
Cell: 847-***-**** Email: *****@***.***
Objective:
To obtain a position within the Electrical and or Project management field where I can use my excellent service skills that will allow me an opportunity to grow professionally and contribute both knowledge and skills towards the success of my employer.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
~ Over twenty years experience
~ Able to isolate defects in wiring & switches
~ Strong Ability to install and maintain lighting fixtures and circuit breakers
~ Can safely use hand and power tools applicable to the trade
~ Ability to install grounding leads
~ Reads electrical blue prints and apply NEC through the full range of electrical construction work
~ Works safely from bucket trucks, ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic towers, tunnels and crawl spaces
~ O.S.H.A. 30 certification
~ Trainer
~ Quality control
~ Trench rescue & confined space rescue certified
~ CPR /AED and First Aid instructor
~ Class A CDL license
~ Project Management
Experience:
August 2009 – 2017 Reliable Re-lamping Saranac, MI 2017 – Current .. Project Manager
Lighting Technician/Superintendent/Trainer/Safety officer
~ Responsible for lighting and electrical maintenance of interior, exterior and Installation of light poles at major box chain stores
~ Capability of working on 277v – 480v 3 phase wiring
~ Troubleshooting and installation of electrical at big box chain stores
~ Responsible for a 25 crews in 10 states
~ Altec certified in the use of a boom trucks and scissor lifts
~ Daily and weekly paper work
~ Daily inventory of trailer and truck
~ Perform store audits on lighting
~ Quality control of other crews
~ Class A commercial driver’s license
~ Hold safety talks bi-weekly
~ CPR and first aid Instructor
Project Manager
~ Planning, organizing and directing the completion of a project
~ Keeping within budget, scope of project and the timeline
~ Help in reducing cost, maximize company efficiencies and increase company revenue
~ Process change orders and invoicing of projects
~ Organize and address any project issues and risks
~ Responsible for safety of projects
~ Quality control of all projects and teams
~ My team was rated the #1 vendor for Target stores in 2019
~ Currently involved with 4 large vendors consisting of 17 teams from 3 to 8 crew members per team in various states
January 2008 – February 2009 Home Depot Carpentersville, IL Master Trade Specialist of the Electrical Department
~ Seek and provide customer service to all customers within department, with emphasis on residential, repair and remodel, and other professional customers
~ Maintain expert knowledge on all products and services offered in electrical department
~ Remain up-to-date on all industry guidelines and practices
~ Assist customers by explaining steps required to complete projects as well as giving suggestions to better improve the knowledge on their projects
~ Conduct customer clinics and seminars
~ Train, coach, and develop other associates
~ Maintain a safe working and shopping environment
~ Responsible for 3 million $ inventory
May 1997 – JAN 2012 I.B.E.W Local 117 Crystal Lake, IL Journeymen Electrician -
~ Worked on residential & commercial construction projects. Tasks include blue print reading, job layout, conduit bending, wire pulling.
~ Troubleshoot electrical circuits
~ Proficient in reading an OHM meter and electrical diagram
~ Rewired and installed panel boards and switches
~ Abel to keep a clean and orderly work area
~ Work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
~ Full knowledge on installing conduit and romex inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
~16 hr photo voltaic certification
January 1991 – June 2002 Algonquin/L.I.T.H Fire Dept. Algonquin, IL Firefighter 3/EMT B -
~ Protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires
~ Providing emergency care for sick and injured persons and fire prevention activities on assigned shifts
~ Routine maintenance of fire apparatus as well as training techniques and practices
~ Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Advanced Life Support
~ Conducting Fire Inspections and Fire Code Inspections
~ Hazardous Material First Responder
~ Performed Public Education within the Community and Schools
~ HAZ-mat first responder
~ CPR/AED certified
Education:
Dundee Crown High School – Carpentersville, IL 1983-1985 Harry D. Jacobs High School – Algonquin, IL 1985-1987 Mchenry County College – Crystal Lake, IL 1992
~ Firefighter 3 classes, EMT B, Hazardous Materials, Trench rescue and awareness, Confined Space Rescue
~ Lewellyn Technology Course (Industrial Electric)