Dean B Cleveland
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented electrical professional with extensive experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Holds a Master Electrician Journeyman’s License along with certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for Electrical Code Inspection and Plans Review. Proven track record in quality assurance on federal government projects, ensuring compliance with national, state, and local codes through meticulous on-site inspections. Strong collaborative skills developed through interactions with contractors, property owners, and design engineers, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to enhance project management and communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician (GS-11)
US Dept of Defense-Navy-Civilian
07.2024 - Current
- Perform constructability review of construction drawings, specifications, and technical references to provide feedback to designer of record(s) in accordance with current (UFC) Unified Facilities Criteria. Review RFIs, hazard analysis forms, project submittals, shop drawings, invoices, and other construction documents to ensure contractor(s) conform to contract and project specifications. Track progress through project scheduling. Provide quality assurance in alignment with the (BPMS) Business Process Management System. Coordinate with building activity occupants, contractors, and other government entities to facilitate outage requests, Redzone activities, and government acceptance inspections. Ensure (USACE) US Army Corp of Engineers EM-385 Safety and OSHA Regulations are upheld by contractor(s) to promote safe conditions for all project site personnel.
Electrical Inspector III
City of Virginia Beach
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Inspect and review residential, commercial, and industrial construction and alterations for compliance with all applicable codes. Prepare daily trip sheets and reports which include addresses of inspection sites, timeframe of inspections, permit numbers, results of inspections, vehicle number, and total miles traveled. Field telephone calls from contractors, permit holders, and homeowners regarding complaints, violations, inspection results or other related information regarding construction project concerns. Provide testimony in court cases where there are code questions. Issue stop-work orders for work being performed without a permit.
Electrical Craftsman II
VBCPS School Plant
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Evaluate projects to determine feasibility of scope of work and calculate estimates of material and personnel requirements. Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff at school buildings to provide reports and make recommendations to School Plant Electrical Supervisor. Provide maintenance of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, and other requests. Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and drawings to determine job requirements. Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel. Communicate and coordinate with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, other trades, and administrative staff as necessary to provide customer service to the school system. Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes. Operate tools and equipment associated with trade. Maintain accurate work order records and inventory of parts. Procure parts and services with vendors. Coordinate warranty repairs. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of electrical systems including electrical services, switch panels, fire alarm system, heating systems, boilers, unit heaters, electric motors associated with theatrical stage rigging, stage lighting systems. Respond to emergency calls associated with related equipment.
Electrician’s Assistant
Kittrell Electric
06.2007 - 02.2015
- Read and interpret blue-prints, diagrams, and schematics associated with the installation and troubleshooting of electrical distribution equipment, raceways, wiring, and components for new and existing commercial applications. Performed construction tasks onboard naval installations. Attended apprenticeship program and obtained Electrical Journeyman’s License.
Warehouse Assistant
Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia
10.2004 - 03.2007
- Coordinated shipping and receiving of food goods. Tasks required ability to lift up to 100 pounds, use of forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining inventory by use of hard copy and computer records, delivery of and pick up of donations to and from various organizations and businesses in the Hampton Roads area.
Senior Customer Service Representative
CSA Travel Protection
01.2000 - 08.2004
- Maintain correspondence with contracted services companies, research and compile information on service companies and products relative to company needs, prepare requests for funding and grant proposals, research and purchase postal an shipping equipment, develop reports related to postal usage, develop and implement inventory control program, supervise daily shipping and postal operations, process requests for supplies, develop records and filing system, evaluate personnel performance, daily communication with customers via telephone and electronic methods, process credit dispute reports, and personnel training.
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
02.2000 - 04.2002
- Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of Reserve Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Division, Incident Commander at emergency operation sites. (Other responsibilities similar to those listed under active duty)
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
United States Marine Corps
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Inspector and Instructor of Reserve Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Division. Supervise and train aircraft firefighters. Incident commander for aircraft emergencies. Supervise airfield emergency dispatch and firefighting section. Draft daily crew assignments. Evaluate personnel performance. Senior rescue-man of emergency teams. Assist preparation of records and files for annual station inspection. Prepare requests for funding and grant proposals. Organize and create equipment storage system. Control equipment inventory. Develop maintenance records, and perform and monitor daily inspection and operational check of vehicles and medical emergency equipment. Maintained various heavy equipment and emergency vehicle licenses. Hazardous Waste Handler for Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field – MCALF Bogue. Obtained numerous certifications for Emergency Medical, Wildland Firefighting, Structural Firefighting.
Education
Apprenticeship Program for Electrician -
Norfolk Technical Center
Norfolk, VA05-2014
Fire Science - undefined
Miramar College
San Diego, CA05-2002
Studies in Fire Science and Emergency Medical Care - undefined
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC09-1996
Studies in Fire Science and Emergency Care - undefined
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC09-1996
Standard / General High School Diploma - undefined
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA08-1991
Skills
- Quality control
- Project management
- Equipment inspection
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Field surveys
- Documentation skills
- Site inspections
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Engineering Technician (GS-11)
US Dept of Defense-Navy-Civilian
07.2024 - Current
Electrical Inspector III
City of Virginia Beach
10.2017 - 07.2024
Electrical Craftsman II
VBCPS School Plant
09.2015 - 10.2017
Electrician’s Assistant
Kittrell Electric
06.2007 - 02.2015
Warehouse Assistant
Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia
10.2004 - 03.2007
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
02.2000 - 04.2002
Senior Customer Service Representative
CSA Travel Protection
01.2000 - 08.2004
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
United States Marine Corps
01.1992 - 01.2000
Fire Science - undefined
Miramar College
Studies in Fire Science and Emergency Medical Care - undefined
Craven Community College
Studies in Fire Science and Emergency Care - undefined
Carteret Community College
Standard / General High School Diploma - undefined
Princess Anne High School
Apprenticeship Program for Electrician -
Norfolk Technical Center