Project manager/Electrician/Foreman/ Subcontractor

Thomas E. Russell

**** ****** **, *********: 815-***-****

McHenry, Ill., 60050 Email: th1q50@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Senior or Management Level Position in Electrical Construction / Maintenance Field

EDUCATION: Journeyman Electrician Certification, Washburn Trade School, Chicago, IL, 1987

Graduated top of class, presenter at commencement exercises

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Certified Journeyman / Master Electrician with a record of success in hands-on Electrical Installation and Repair combined with demonstrated Leadership Skills

• Technical proficiency includes hands-on experience in:

• Reading prints and schematics

• Commercial, residential, and industrial installation

• Single and 3-phase wiring

• Video and RF circuitry

• Security and fire alarm systems

• Cabling and some telephone wiring

• Administrative proficiency includes, but is not limited to:

• Preparing layouts

• Estimating time and material

• Material specification and purchasing

• Manpower allocation / scheduling and employee training

• Sales development and customer service

• Thoroughly familiar with current building codes for electrical wiring and OSHA regulations

• Record of success in managing multiple projects and getting jobs done on time and within budget

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2002 – Present Russell Electric, McHenry, IL

Owner / Operator

• Totally responsible for all aspects of this electrical contracting firm, with an emphasis on residential construction and some commercial maintenance

• Develop client leads, prepare job estimates, purchase materials, and provide full range of electrical installation and repair services

• Develop long-term business relationships with general contractors and private home owners – new construction and remodel work

2001 – 2002 Constant Electric, Chicago, IL

Foreman

• Supervised crews of up to 15 union electricians, doing commercial electrical work, i.e., retail facilities, office buildings, and some park district projects

• Handled timely and cost effective delivery of materials, job assignments, compliance to quality and safety standards, evaluation of journeymen and training of apprentice electricians, coordination with other tradesmen on job sites

2000 – 2001 Corelli Electric, Wauconda, IL

Electrician

• Performed all duties of a journeyman electrician, with emphasis on commercial projects and some residential work

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1999 – 2000 Bonaparte Electric, Chicago, IL

General Foreman

• Successfully managed / supervised crews of union electricians on 2 – 4 projects at the same time

• Major projects included LAN System installations in Chicago Public Schools

1998 – 1999 Tunnel Neves, LaGrange, IL

Foreman

• Supervised union electricians with an emphasis on new and remodel work in public school building complexes

1990 – 1998 Irish Electric, Palatine, IL

Owner / Operator

• Successfully started and built up this electrical contracting firm which employed up to 20 - 25 union electricians

• Oversaw all aspects of the business, both in the office and in the field, including sales development, customer relations, vendor selection, bid preparation, full range of personnel functions, and basic accounting

• Emphasis of projects was residential and commercial electrical installation, including some school remodeling

REFERENCES: Professional and personal references available upon request

Thomas E. Russell

1511 Ramble Rd. Telephone: 815-***-****

McHenry, Ill., 60050 Email: th1q50@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Hiring Authority:

This letter and the enclosed resume are an inquiry into an employment opportunity with your firm. While currently employed and generally happy in my present situation, I am looking for a senior technical or management role within more traditional corporate environment rather than the entrepreneurial venue. Wearing a few less hats with less emphasis on sales development and more emphasis on the technical elements of electrical installation and repair are more appealing to me at this point in my career. While not particular about title, I would be especially interested in a position that involves such responsibilities as project supervision, labor and material scheduling, quality assurance, and related disciplines.

In addition to the skills and experiences highlighted in my resume, I offer such professional and personal attributes as:

• Proven record of success in managing multiple responsibilities, projects, and work crews in a highly efficient and cost effective manner

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated by years of effective and productive involvement with unionized construction workers and the building of long term / profitable relationships with vendors and customers, i.e., general contractors and home owners

• Talent for being a resolute problem solver [technical and administrative] as well as intuitive or proactive in preventing problems whenever possible

• Commitment to a superior work ethic and the highest level of professional and personal integrity

I realize that a two-page resume cannot tell you everything about who I am, what I have done, or what I could do for your company. With this understanding in mind, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail. The best way to reach me is through the telephone number listed above. If I am not available, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Thomas E. Russell

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