Byron Cooley
Stonecrest,GA
Summary
I would like to acquire a position to fully demonstrate my leadership abilities and to offer my experience in the areas of communications and teamwork. I also aspire to have the opportunity to utilize my expertise in the electrical and maintenance field to effectively lead a team.
Operations professional with proven track record in managing field operations and streamlining processes. Known for strong team collaboration and driving results in dynamic environments. Highly reliable with focus on adaptive strategies and effective communication, ensuring operational success and team cohesion.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle
Atlanta
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity across multiple projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, reducing turnaround times significantly.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives, aligning operations with organizational goals for maximum impact.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making and optimization strategies.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Project manager
Brooks Range
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 01.2024
Lead technician
Brooks Range
Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 01.2019
Site Electrician
Brooks Range
Atlanta, GA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Lead Electrician
Independent Electric Contract
Decatur, GA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lead Electrician
Grady Health Systems
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 01.2009
Technician
Dynelectric
Norcross, GA
01.2005 - 01.2007
Electrician
United Electric Company
Decatur, GA
01.2005 - 01.2005
Electrician
Bellwright Industrial
Summerville, SC
01.2002 - 01.2005
Lead Electrician
Southern Contractors
Summerville, SC
01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
- Estimating project costs
- Providing customer service
- Consulting with contactors to complete projects
- Managing and advising maintenance, and construction crew
- Performing tasks on MS Office, Word, Outlook and Excel
- Enter workorder and asset information into NCMMS
- Carrying out inspections on all electrical equipment
- Scheduling of electrical tasks
- Maintaining emergency generators
- Created programs specific to a building, ie, ladder inspection and lockout tagout programs
- Ordering Parts and developing relationships with external electrical suppliers
- Providing guidance to new staff on continuous improvement, decision-making and conflict resolution
- Installing new lighting, power device, and circuits
- Working on single and three phase equipment
- Working with voltages ranging from 12 VAC to 575 VAC
- Working with 480 – 24 volts
- Reading blue prints, ladder wiring, and schematics
- Installing power distributor transformers
- Installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical devices
- Running all sizes of conduit and pulled service branch wiring
- Installing and troubleshooting AC and DC dives
- Troubleshooting and repairing light and power systems, nurse call systems, motor control centers and starters
- Creating electrical design and executing of capital projects
- Diagnosis and correct issues with the building automation System
- A high degree of initiative, creativity and self-supervision
- Treating all staff members and clients with respect
- Willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends and holiday periods
- Electrical safety –EPA Certified
- Leadership skills
- Osha 10
- Experience with NCMMS
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Staff training
- Staff management
- Management
- Project management
- Operations oversight
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Employee motivation
- Staff development
- Customer relationship management
- MS office
- Maintaining compliance
Timeline
Operations Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle
09.2024 - Current
Project manager
Brooks Range
01.2019 - 01.2024
Lead technician
Brooks Range
01.2013 - 01.2019
Site Electrician
Brooks Range
01.2011 - 01.2013
Lead Electrician
Independent Electric Contract
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lead Electrician
Grady Health Systems
01.2007 - 01.2009
Technician
Dynelectric
01.2005 - 01.2007
Electrician
United Electric Company
01.2005 - 01.2005
Electrician
Bellwright Industrial
01.2002 - 01.2005
Lead Electrician
Southern Contractors
01.1998 - 01.2002