Richard W. Garrison
Simpsonville, SC 29681
United States
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Profile
Extensive experience in all phases of commercial/industrial electrical projects - Submittal Process - Project specifications - Scope of work - Manpower & material planning - Labor and productivity improvement on budgeted hours - Timesheets and construction log documentation - Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, structual steel detailing, joining methods & finishing types. - Attention to meticulous detail of prints where needed.- Able to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.- Experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people. - NEC codes - Fire Alarm Systems - Design Build Implementation - OSHA Safety Standards - Quality work ethics - Excellent communication skills that are highly effective with all levels of personnel. - Ability to meet strict deadlines and regulations. - Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities (and experience). Proven leadership and organizational abilities.
Experience 2006 - Present Sanders Bros. Construction.
Electrical Superintendent. "Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority" Project - Mauldin, SC - $9.6 Mil .Electrical - Managed a crew of 15 - 30 craftsmen - Generated 4 week schedule projection. Managed all payroll and billing.-QC/QA - Change Orders - Material Ordering - Safety Coordinator - Served as Primary liason to WCRSA and Western Summit (GC).
Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction.
Generated and implemented production tracking procedures.
Consistently improved on unit production rates to maintain budget.
Maintained a near perfect safety record with 0 lost time accidents.
2006 - 2006 Lockwood - Greene Engineering & Construction.
Journeyman Electrician. "Voridian Project” - Columbia, SC - Journeyman level position - Conduit installation -Conductor pulling and terminating - heat tracer installation - All phases of new industrial electrical installations.
2005 - 2005 Renfrow Bros. Industrial Contractors.
Electrical Project Manager. Managed electrical projects from $10,000 - 2.5M. Estimated projects in the $100,000 range. Hiring and training of employee in the electrical department. - Managed all payroll in the electrical department. - Generated all billing of customers in the electrical department. - Managed quality control of craftsmanship. - Implemented and documented safety standards. - Served as Public Relations Manager for electrical department.
Maintained a high level of consumer satisfaction.
Increased sales 30% and penetrated new market areas.
Selected to train and guide new superintendents.
2002 - 2003 Kaywell Corporation - Fulton, MD.
Project Manager. "WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY BUS GARAGE REHABILITATION" PROJECT - Washington DC - I was employed by contractor to evaluate and resolve difficulties with fulfilling and completing their contract with the "METRO" Transit Authority. Managed a crew of 9 to 12 electricians and laborers.
Developed, implemented, and executed a strategy to bring the project from being 5 to 6 weeks behind to completion as per schedule.
2003 - 2003 Core Group Inc. - Rockville MD.
Electrical Superintendent. "REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT CANOPY & LIGHTING" PROJECT - Washington DC - Review and conform to job specs. and scope of work. Coordinate electrical installations with GC and other crafts - Managing and lay-out work for electrical crew - Take-off and ordering materials - Quality control - Implementing safety standards - Daily work reports to GC and Project Manager - Served as primary liaison to WAMTA inspectors.
Consistently met or exceeded scheduled work.
Maintained a high level of inspection satisfaction.
2002 - 2002 Three Phaze Electric Co. Inc. - Landover, MD.
Electrical Foreman. "WILLIAM TYLER PAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL” PROJECT - College Park MD - Survey scope of work and project specs. - take-off and ordering of materials - Coordinate electrical installations with GC and other crafts - Quality control - Implementing safety standards - All aspects of branch circuit feeder designs - Daily work reports to GC and Project Manager.
Elevated standards of quality by establishing planned activities.
Consistently met or exceeded scheduled work.
2001 - 2002 Encompass - Greenbelt, MD.
Electrical Foreman. "PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER" Project - Lexington Park , MD - Assisted with design and installation of "Uninterruptible Power Supply” system for the Information Management Department during the Sept.11 2001 terrorist crisis.
Completed project as scheduled with no lost time injuries
Computer Skills Microsoft XP (Highly proficient), Microsoft Word (Highly proficient) and Microsoft construction Scheduling & Tracking (Proficient).
Education 1985 Clemson University @Greenville Technical College - Greenville,SC
Electrical Engineering Technologies.
2007 Sanders Bros. Construction
OSHA 30 Hr. Course.
2006 Red Cross
CPR / First Aid.
2001 Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority,Washington,D.C.
WMATA Contractor Safety License.
1997 Cook-Hazelhurst Group,Greenville,SC
Employee Management & Motivation.
1996 Davis Electrical Constructors
OSHA Safety Standards & Practices.
Professional Meetings 2005 “Company Forms and Procedures” - Superintendent Training Classes.
Renfrow Bros. Industrial Contractors, Speaker / Trainer.
Honors & Activities Foster Parent - Volunteer with " Home with a Heart " - Avid gardener & homeowner - LETHAL volleyball opponent.
References Calvin Howard
Operations Manager, Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority. (864) 505 - 7727
Leo Smith
Project Manager, Sanders Bros. Inc. 704-***-****
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Stinnes Jordan
Senior Project Engineer, Camp Dresser & McKee,Inc. 864-***-****