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Richard J Klareich

**** ******** **** ******, *******, GA 30319

404-***-**** ♦ *********@*****.***

Objective A career transition to a creative and innovative solutions oriented firm specializing in determining client needs and translating ideas into cost effective solutions.

Experience Barrett, Woodyard & Associates, Inc. Norcross, GA

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing consulting firm specializing in commercial and industrial applications.

Electrical Engineer 8/2006 – 1/2009

• Designed via AutoCAD software power distribution systems in commercial applications ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000. Design included life safety systems, power riser diagrams, lighting design, and emergency systems.

• Promoted to “#2 Electrical” in a newly established design studio reporting directly to management.

• Added leadership value by training new electrical employees in matters of design and site investigations.

• Investigated existing sites to determine how new electrical requirements could be incorporated into previous design at the lowest possible cost to client.

• Prepared construction reports based on investigative visits during all phases of project development.

• Established relationships with third party vendors in order to bring new ideas to clients for switchgear, lighting, and modular systems with consideration as to cost and aesthetics.

• Provided insight on correcting design problems to contractors during construction phase.

• Regularly attended client meetings to address client concerns and offer cost effective solutions.

• Designed lighting systems to improve energy efficiency and performed energy audits for efficiency studies.

Operational Security Systems, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Atlanta based security solutions provider.

Electrical Engineering Co-Op work assignment 9/2003 – 12/2005

• Installation – provided field installation services to integrate new devices into existing systems or install new security system.

• Software – provided in house technical support for server and personal computer equipment, and programmed field devices.

• Engineering – designed security system layouts to maximize the cost efficiency of devices and control systems.

• Project Management – assisted lead project manager in the planning of job schedules, creating as-built documentation, directing a team of installation technicians and creating presentations to clients.

Computer Skills AutoCAD, MathCad, Simulink, MATLab, Adobe – Page Maker, Photoshop, Quick Books, Visual Professional Edition, Microsoft Windows, Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Education Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Engineering Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Cooperative Plan 8/4/2006

Honors, Activities and Leadership IEEE Member

Atlanta Service Corps – Rebuilt school damaged during Hurricane Gustav

Georgia Tech: Justice, Inter-fraternal Justice Committee; Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Executive Board (Treasurer & Risk Manager); Homecoming Finance Committee; Dean’s List

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