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Overview
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Education
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Bryson Cooper

Conway,SC

Summary

Dynamic Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience at Horry Electric Cooperative, excelling in overhead line construction and safety procedures. Proven track record in reducing operational costs and enhancing team performance through mentorship and strategic planning. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering relationships and achieving departmental goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Horry Electric Cooperative
09.2018 - Current
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.

Manager

Three Guys Subs & Pies
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Education

4 Yr - Line Work

Northwest Lineman College
Columbia, SC
08.2022

12 Week Class - Electrical/lineman School

Horry Georgetown Tech
Conway, SC
07.2018

Skills

  • Overhead line construction
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Pole setting
  • Transformer banks
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Reconducting
  • Power distribution systems
  • Conductor splicing
  • Three-phase experience
  • OSHA regulations
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Line stringing
  • Voltage testing
  • Repair work
  • Electrical power line installation
  • Transformer maintenance
  • Wire splicing
  • Equipment inspection
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Chain hoist operation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Shortening and lengthening lines
  • Trenching
  • Heavy lifting
  • Underground line repair
  • Crossarm installation
  • Underground cabling
  • Work order management
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical diagrams
  • Substation maintenance
  • Cable splicing
  • Watt-hour meter installation
  • Schematics
  • AutoCAD
  • CADD
  • Substation expertise
  • Underground and overhead distribution
  • Troubleshooting
  • System troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Safety procedures
  • Emergency repairs
  • Equipment selection
  • Safety meetings
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Crew assistance
  • Electrical power line maintenance

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Horry Electric Cooperative
09.2018 - Current

Manager

Three Guys Subs & Pies
01.2014 - 08.2018

4 Yr - Line Work

Northwest Lineman College

12 Week Class - Electrical/lineman School

Horry Georgetown Tech
Bryson Cooper