Michael Carter

**** ********* *****, ***********, ********* 37421 H: 423-***-**** C: 423-***-**** adxrgz@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Involved in the electrical construction industry since 1993

Worked for material supplier for fourteen years – extensive knowledge of commercial switchgear, lighting

and other material.

Possess extensive knowledge in Vision Infosoft (EBM) estimating software as well as Microsoft Excel, Word,

& Outlook

Possess good knowledge for Epicor ERP system

Worked with local EPB engineers as well as engineering firms in Chattanooga on design build projects.

Presented safety talks to electricians on site, and keeping records.

Managed and scheduled employees for projects

Skills

Works well independently Power & Hand Tools

Strong mechanical aptitude Commercial Construction

Basic math and measuring aptitude Effective at multi-tasking

Valid Tennessee driver’s license Possesses a reliable vehicle

Self-Motivated Dependable & reliable

Work History

Koontz-Wagner Custom Controls – Purchasing Manager 2/2013 to present

Maintain records of goods ordered & received

Locate vendors of materials & determine product availability

Prepare & process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies & equipment

Interview & hire staff & oversee staff training

Direct & coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling & distributing materials.

Work with company engineers on occasion to assist in material selection

Work with AP dept. to assist in resolving p/o-invoice issues

Attend weekly production meetings & keeping management abreast of all incoming material status

Involved in the LEAN process

Responsible for monthly cost savings implementation.

Alliance Electrical Contractors – Chattanooga, TN – 07/2003 to 01/2013

Assisted in day to day operations of the company. Duties included review of project drawings, reading

specifications, estimating new projects as well as estimating change orders and cost analysis. Project Manager

for jobs that included procurement of material, assure timely delivery of material, getting necessary information

to field personnel such as change orders, revised drawings, etc. Duties also included reviewing submittals, contracts,

shop drawings & close out documents.

Triad Electric Company – Part owner, Estimator, Project Manager 01/1993 to 06/2003

Minority Owner Responsibilities were estimating, project management, review of construction drawings and

specifications, contracts, material procurement and assuring material arrived on time to job sites.

Other duties included managing field personnel & working with foreman to assure all jobs had adequate

man power & were completed on time.

Graybar Electric Company – Bristol & Chattanooga, Tennessee – 06/1979 to 01/1993

Truck Driver – Delivered material to contractor job sited. Helped stock material in warehouse, general duties of helping

at the sales counter when needed.

Counter Supervisor – Responsible for keeping displays current, shelves stocked, cold calling potential customers, and

Waiting on counter customers. Also responsible for assuring counter budget was met.

Outside Sales – Responsible for existing contractor accounts as well as new accounts, both commercial, industrial

and residential. Duties included calling on customers, project material bids, customer service and making sure

customers received good service.

Education

High School Diploma: General, 1972

Grundy Senior High School – Grundy, VA

Associate Degree in Applied Science: Law Enforcement, 1974

Southwest Virginia Community College – Richlands, VA

Criminal Justice – Social Services (Did not graduate)

East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN

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