Electrician
Resume:
David Fortis
Hephzibah, GA *****
adt9c1@r.postjobfree.com
SHORT TERM GOALS:
Establish my career as an Electrician. Finish advanced career schooling for. Residential Electrical Contractor. Pass state approved Electrical exam. Attain licensure as a Residential Electrical Contractor.
LONG TERM GOALS:
Solidify my career as an Electrical Contractor. Build a concrete and trusted client base for networking. Register my starter business. Reap the rewards of my hard work and professionalism. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Electrician
Peachtree Pools and Spas - North Augusta, SC
August 2022 to Present
Business Owner/Residential Electrician
Fortis Home Electric
February 2020 to Present
• Electrical experience carried over from previous sole proprietorship
• Initiated promotion of the company via social media platforms.
• Actively exploring and learning a variety of web based networking strategies inorder to gain a significance in today's markets.
• Successfully acquired new clientele and secured several jobs within weeks of establishing my company's profile.
• Continuing efforts to improve client network and community outreach in order to further establish my business.
Electrician
GRANITEVILLE SPECIALTY FABRICS - Graniteville, SC
January 2022 to June 2022
Responsible for maintaining all plant electrical systems, subsystems, mechanical, fire, PLC, and general equipment/ mechanical electrical components.
In charge of facility maintenance, work orders, material handling/ ordering. Scope of work: installing, bending and cutting rigid/ emt conduit ; pulling wire; demolition; high voltage transformer termination; circuit tracing; collaborating with facility personnel and departments or project development.
Business Owner
R&B Total Home
June 2015 to October 2019
Earned Building Trades Certification through Central Texas College.
• Attained necessary State licensing for General Contracting.
• Performed duties as a small business owner and General Contractor.
• Established network through multiple sources to gain clientele.
• Conducted and managed networking, work orders, sales, customer relations, communication, job bidding, estimates, work scope, material handling, customer support, and service transactions.
• Completed trade related jobs based on educational background such as: o Finish Carpentry; Framing and Remodel; Masonry; Roofing; Residential Electrical
(new work and old work); Cabinetry; Drywall and Painting; Exterior Siding and Gutter installation. Electrician
Aerotek
April 2019 to September 2019
Read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Install and maintain panels, transformers, wiring, control systems, and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical components, panels, controls, transformers and circuit breakers.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Install, cut, thread, and bend EMT and rigid conduit.
• Identify and run variations of electrical wire and cable.
• Install and repair cable tray.
• Utilize manned equipment such as one man lifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and components.
• Perform duties in accordance with State and local building regulations using the NEC. Electrician
Windamir Development Co. - Fort Gordon, GA
March 2018 to April 2019
Read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Install and maintain panels, transformers, industrial air units, circuit breakers, pumps, control systems, and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical components, panels, controls, transformers, and circuit breakers for proper functionality and service.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Install, cut, thread, and bend EMT and rigid conduit.
• Identify and run variations of electrical wire and cable.
• Install and repair cable tray.
• Utilize manned equipment such as: one man lifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and components.
• Perform duties in accordance with State and local building regulations using the NEC. Electrician Top Helper
Gregory Electric Co. - Aiken, SC
November 2016 to March 2018
Assist Electrician with jobs and tasking.
• Read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Install and maintain panels, fixtures, lighting systems, and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot minor electrical components, outlets, switches, control wiring, branch circuits, and sub panels.
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain job site/work area cleanliness.
• Ensure personal tools and work equipment is serviceable and conduct service if necessary.
• Install, cut, thread, and bend EMT and rigid conduit.
• Assist in wire and cable identification, pulling and terminating.
• Install and terminate switch gears and transformers.
• Utilize manned equipment such as: one man lifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Perform duties in accordance with State and local building regulations using the NEC. Section Chief
U.S. Army - Fort Hood, TX
August 2004 to August 2011
1st Line Supervisor and team leader responsible for a small crew of enlisted Soldiers.
● Delegate orders and responsibilities of daily tasks to lower enlisted.
● Perform a variety of training exercises and ensure Soldier proficiency.
● Conduct counseling and career development for 2nd line supervisors and lower enlisted.
● Oversee to knowledge based testing of MOS (occupation), Core knowledge, and general Post related information.
● Ensure timely execution and completion of tasks and responsibilities.
● Successfully promoted more than 6 Soldiers appointed to my duty.
● Chosen to supervise and train a team of Soldiers for Funeral Detail over a 3 month period; leading all members of the detail to receive Army Commendation Medals for their performance of duty.
● Earned several Army Commendation Medals for leadership.
● Assumed responsibility over a non-deployed detached Platoon Element consisting of four Non Commissioned Officers and 15 Enlisted Soldiers during unit deployment. Education
Vocational in Residential Electrician
Penn Foster - Scranton, PA
April 2019 to Present
Certification
Central Texas College
April 2012 to May 2014
Skills
• NEC (2 years)
• Blueprint Reading (4 years)
• Construction (5 years)
• Carpentry (4 years)
• Electrical Experience (7 years)
• Facilities Maintenance (3 years)
• Low Voltage (3 years)
• Supervisor (7 years)
• Management Experience (4 years)
• Trim Carpentry
• Drywall
• Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Management
• Handyman
• Schematics
• Remodeling
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: SSG/E-6
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
November 2016 to Present
Construction Safety and Health
Assessments
Mechanical Knowledge — Proficient
September 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Attention to Detail — Proficient
September 2020
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Construction Safety — Highly Proficient
September 2020
Using safe practices while on a construction site
Full results: Highly Proficient
Basic Maintenance and Repair — Highly Proficient
September 2020
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Highly Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
March 2021
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
April 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Completed
March 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Completed
Numerical reasoning skills — Completed
August 2021
Quickly and accurately performing basic mathematical operations, recognizing numerical sequences, and interpreting graphs
Full results: Completed
Automotive maintenance — Familiar
November 2021
Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs Full results: Familiar
Mechanical knowledge — Highly Proficient
December 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Highly Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Familiar
September 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Familiar
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