CHARLES EMMETT O'CONNELL
Electrician Apprentice
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dedicated Electrician Apprentice with leadership capabilities and experience. Good interpersonal skills; able to interface with clients, project managers, and team members. Highly efficient apprentice well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
Kirby Electric
03.2022 - Current
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
Commercial Electrical Apprentice
ADK Electric Corp.
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Assistant Foreman, mentored and advised 4 electrical apprentices on electrical installation and safety requirements.
- Install, repair and maintain commercial electrical systems in new and remodeled buildings.
- Effectively interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Efficiently use heavy machinery and company tools to perform digging requirements for underground system installations.
Pharmacy Technician
U.S. Army Medical Corps
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Trained and mentored 34 soldiers, to include officers as Ancillary Services Platoon Sergeant in 84 bed field hospital, responsible for platoon and pharmacy equipment valued at over $2 million.
- Served as hospital pharmacy services supervisor, responsible for security and accountability of $40 million pharmaceutical budget and over $1 million in facilities and equipment, ensuring pharmacies were in compliance with state/federal laws, OSHA and Joint Commission standards.
- Managed outpatient pharmacy operations supporting patient population of 540,000 beneficiaries; responsible for supervision and training of 26 technicians involved in processing 2300 prescriptions daily.
Cable Systems Installer
U.S. Army Signal Corps
10.2001 - 05.2006
- Installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on cable and wire systems, to include Digital Group Multiplexers, Remote Multiplexing Combiners, repeaters, restorers, voltage protection devices, telephones, test stations, intermediate distribution frames, and related equipment
- Assisted in installation of fiber optic commercialization in Qayyahar West, Iraq
- Terminating over 400 fiber optic cable ends, enabling area to use voice and data systems throughout.
Education
Technical Certifications -
Independent Electrical Contractors
Denver, CO 05.2018 - Current
Some College - Electrical Engineering
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO 01.2016 - 2018.05
Skills
Strong communication & verbal skills
Accomplishments
- Advanced Leadership Course
- Basic Communication-Electronics Fiber Installer Course
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (5)
- Army Achievement Medal (3)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (4)
- German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Professional References
Justin Davis
Electrician
Sunrun
#: 309-221-7687
Email: Justin.davis1@sunrun.com
Supervisor
Tim Higgins
Electrician, Foreman
Kirby Electric
#: 253-457-2366
Supervisor
Erik Lloyd
Captain, US Army
US Army
#724-388-5442
Company Commander
Timeline
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
Kirby Electric
03.2022 - Current
Commercial Electrical Apprentice
ADK Electric Corp.
06.2018 - 02.2022
Technical Certifications -
Independent Electrical Contractors
05.2018 - Current
Some College - Electrical Engineering
Pikes Peak Community College
01.2016 - 2018.05
Pharmacy Technician
U.S. Army Medical Corps
06.2006 - 11.2016
Cable Systems Installer
U.S. Army Signal Corps
10.2001 - 05.2006
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