Bobby C. Van Kirk

*** **** ***** *****, ******, AR 72034

479-***-****

Email: g5bpsl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging opportunity where I will have a positive impact by utilizing my organizational, management, and trade skills in addition to my knowledge and abilities as a licensed Master Electrician and Residential Contractor.

EXPERIENCE:

02/05 – 02/12 Edgewood Homes, LLC Owner/President Fayetteville, AR

Hands-on commercial and residential construction (custom, spec, remodel), elevations, drainage, excavation, retaining walls, sidewalks, foundations, and landscaping. Estimating, bidding, sales, permitting, job site design, customer and inspector relations, payables and receivables.

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12/99 – 02/12 BoDan Electric, Inc. Owner/President Fayetteville, AR

Hands on management including material purchasing, estimating, bidding, sales, permitting, job site design, troubleshooting, customer and inspector relations, payables and receivables. Hands-on field experience includes residential (new & remodel), commercial, industrial and agricultural.

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12/86 – 10/99 Mercury Electric, Inc. Owner /Vice President West Palm Beach, FL

Supervised up to 24 field employees, coordinated and scheduled daily field duties. Hands on management included various tasks such as interviewing, hiring and training, purchasing, bidding & estimating, sales, permitting, job site design, troubleshooting, customer and inspector relations, payables and receivables. Work scope includes residential, commercial, and industrial as well as agricultural electrical and irrigation system for Wellington Polo Community. Supplied electrical service for Palm Beach County Water Management Authority.

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01/82 – 12/86 Ace Electric Supply Co. Inside Sales Rep St. Augustine, FL

Electrical supply house counter sales

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SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong leadership and organizational abilities, general computer skills (Microsoft Office, Quick Books), hands-on experience with installation and repair of all construction trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, etc.), and proficient in operating small equipment (track hoe/skid steer). Knowledgeable in mechanical repairs of equipment, generators, and compressors, electrical troubleshooting of motor control and pump operation. Quick learner, team player with personal and professional integrity.

EDUCATION:

1978-1981 St Augustine High School St. Augustine, FL

1980-1981 St. Augustine Vo-Tech St. Augustine, FL

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

City of West Palm Beach, Low Income Renovation Project

Village of Wellington, Adam Walsh Miracle House

Royal Palm Beach, Adam Walsh Miracle House

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES:

State of Arkansas & State of Florida Master Electrician

State of Arkansas Residential Building Contractor

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request