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Chad Wickersham

Vista,CA

Summary

Dedicated hardworking electrical apprentice focused on developing electrical skills and advancing knowledge of the field. Six years of related experience within commercial and residential applications. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals while providing strong customer interface skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman/Lead

Nationwide Electrical Contractors
05.2021 - Current
  • Ran service and TI work for Home Depots on the west coast and Hawaii
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and store standards
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code

Apprentice Electrician

Baker Electric
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Performed as electrical apprentice on Rady’s Childrens Hospital TI, residential condos, and pre-fab shop.
  • Proficient with OCAL rigid pipe and pipe threading machine.
  • Able to run conduit and apply proper bends for the right applications
  • Experienced with MC and Romex
  • Skillful panel makeup with circuitry landed appropriately.
  • Create light and receptacle layout within separate dwellings in residential and commercial applications.
  • Vast knowledge of trade hardware and how to apply them in the field.
  • Pre-fabricate jobs in timely manner to assist with field efficiency for install.

Apprentice Electrician

Sierra West Electric
04.2015 - 12.2019
  • Served as electrical apprentice on commercial car dealerships and small business tenant improvement's.
  • Thorough knowledge from underground, rough in for new construction, trim, and finish work.
  • Read and interpreted sight plans, circuit diagrams, and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for building lighting systems.
  • Proficient knowledge of EMT hand bending 1/2'' - 1 1/4''
  • Installed and repaired lighting fixtures, electrical control and distribution equipment, including disconnects, transformers, panels, and switch gears.
  • Ran troubleshooting and electrical diagnostics on equipment post-installation to ensure compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
  • Followed direction of foreman or journeyman to complete tasks in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.

Inside Sales

Crest Beverage Llc.
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Maintained complete knowledge of all products, services and procedures.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and customization requests.
  • Proactively identified and located business leads on a daily basis.
  • Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problems escalated.
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
  • Serviced accounts on a regular basis to propose new products or services and maximize revenue.
  • Boosted sales numbers with proactive account servicing and diligent relationship-building.
  • Managed over 100 customer accounts

Education

Electrical General Education

Western Electrical Contractor's Association
Sacramento

High School Diploma - General Education

Escondido Charter High School
San Marcos, CA
2007

Skills

  • Electrical lighting systems (nLight, Watt Stopper)
  • Low voltage data systems
  • 120/208 and 277/480 Volt Installs
  • Skid-steer proficient
  • Reach fork certified
  • OSHA 10 certified
  • CPR certified
  • EMT/PVC Conduit proficient
  • Troubleshooting
  • NEC code knowledge
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Foreman/Lead

Nationwide Electrical Contractors
05.2021 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Baker Electric
12.2019 - 05.2021

Apprentice Electrician

Sierra West Electric
04.2015 - 12.2019

Inside Sales

Crest Beverage Llc.
02.2014 - 04.2015

Electrical General Education

Western Electrical Contractor's Association

High School Diploma - General Education

Escondido Charter High School

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