Charles Shepherd
Eatonton,Georgia
Summary
Electrical contracting owner with deep experience leading crews, managing client relationships, overseeing permits and inspections, and controlling budgets. Known for clear communication, conflict resolution, and dependable project delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lake Country Electrical
Milledgeville, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
- Directed electrical contracting operations for Lake Country Electrical residential and commercial projects.
- Managed client relationships and scheduled service calls across Lake Country Electrical job sites.
- Reviewed estimates, proposals, and change orders for electrical work.
- Oversaw permitting, code compliance, and inspection readiness for electrical installations.
- Coordinated electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors on active project schedules.
- Approved purchases, equipment needs, and inventory for Lake Country Electrical operations.
- Resolved customer concerns and service issues with clear communication and professionalism.
- Led hiring, training, and performance reviews for Lake Country Electrical team members.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Electrical Engineer
Ideal Electric
Warner Robins, Georgia
09.2005 - 04.2010
- Troubleshot control panels and power circuits for manufacturing equipment at Ideal Electric
- Reviewed engineering drawings for compliance with electrical standards at Ideal Electric
- Installed, tested and maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, generators, transformers.
- Provided technical support for the installation and maintenance of various systems.
- Performed troubleshooting of complex electrical systems to identify root cause of issues.
- Developed and implemented electrical engineering strategies, plans and designs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when installing or repairing any type of electrical system component.
- Determined power requirements for specific applications based on load calculations and other factors.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures for all installed equipment as per manufacturer's specifications.
- Monitored project progress against established timelines in order to ensure timely completion.
- Analyzed test results to diagnose malfunctions in electrical systems.
- Collaborated with other engineers on design projects to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Trained personnel on proper operation and maintenance of newly installed equipment.
- Determined appropriate cables, fuses and electrical elements to use during installation phase of weapons detection systems.
- Designed automated control systems using computer aided software tools such as AutoCAD and PLCs.
- Developed testing protocols to evaluate performance of new components or systems.
- Monitored electrical system performance and made adjustments to optimize operations.
- Developed and maintained project documentation, including design notes, calculations, and reports.
- Performed detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
- Assisted in the development of new electrical products and technologies, from conceptualization to launch.
- Coordinated with suppliers, contractors, and clients to ensure project success.
- Conducted energy audits and recommended improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Conducted complex circuit analyses to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Ensured projects adhered to environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
- Evaluated electrical systems, products, components, and applications by applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
- Specified and sourced electrical components and equipment, ensuring compatibility and compliance with project requirements.
Crew Foreman
S&R Electric
Greensboro, Ga
03.1993 - 05.2005
- Coordinated work schedules with project managers and field staff to optimize resource allocation.
- Reviewed installations for code compliance and quality standards to maintain safety and quality assurance.
- Trained apprentices on safe tools, wiring, and site procedures.
- Assisted electrical crews at S&R Electric job sites with daily work assignments to ensure efficient workflow.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Exam Prep For License
Classes4Contractors
Atlanta, GA06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Networking
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA08-2011
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Control systems
- Power systems
- PLC programming
- Circuit analysis
- Electrical design
- Load calculations
- Electrical testing
- Electrical safety standards
- Equipment maintenance
- Circuit diagnostics
- Electrical grounding inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Hardware testing
- Wireless sensor networks
- Project management
- Permit management
- Client engagement
- Team leadership
- Team training
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
- Clear communication
- Customer engagement
- Customer acquisition
- Business development
- Attention to detail
- Financial oversight
- Contract negotiations
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Team training
- Customer engagement
Certification
- Classes4Contractors June 2022
Timeline
Owner
Lake Country Electrical
03.2024 - Current
Electrical Engineer
Ideal Electric
09.2005 - 04.2010
Crew Foreman
S&R Electric
03.1993 - 05.2005
Certificate of Completion - Exam Prep For License
Classes4Contractors
Some College (No Degree) - Networking
Central Georgia Technical College