FORREST KENDALL WINTER
Rapid City,South Dakota
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in electrical work, customer service and time management. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals
Skilled electrician with proven experience and readiness for role. Strong focus on electrical installations, maintenance, and repair, ensuring safety and compliance with codes. Excellent at collaborating within teams and adaptable to changing project needs. Known for reliability and delivering quality results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Rapid City Area Schools
Rapid City, SD
05.2024 - Current
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems in compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with school administrators to assess electrical needs and implement solutions.
- Trained apprentices on wiring techniques and code regulations to ensure quality work.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical equipment to identify issues and enhance reliability.
Electrical Apprentice
Kilowatt Electric
Rapid City, SD
11.2020 - Current
- Learned various tasks and techniques when shadowing senior electricians
- Communicated effectively with team members about project updates or changes in scope
- Participated in training sessions to continually improve skills as apprentice electrician
- Followed safety protocols by wearing proper protective gear and adhering to lockout-tagout procedures
- Interpreted state and local building codes to ensure all work was completed in compliance with regulations
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical panels, switches, receptacles, and outlets
- Installed various types of lighting fixtures, including LED, fluorescents, and incandescent lights
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
08.2000 - 08.2020
- Managed situations with calm, analytical approach focused on successfully prioritizing needs, reclaiming order, and minimizing further damage or harm
- Handled wide-ranging and highly stressful situations effectively by maintaining current training in weaponry, hand-to-hand fighting, and conflict management strategies
- Coordinated effective responses to various incidents by maintaining control in high-pressure situations
- Participated in emergency response drills, such as active shooter scenarios or disaster relief efforts
- Provided security for high-ranking officials during visits to military installations
Accident Investigator
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
08.2000 - 08.2020
- Analyzed complex information, weighed evidence and determined witness credibility to develop logical conclusions
- Conducted interviews concerning allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
- Prepared succinct, sound, well-reasoned and high-quality interview and investigation summaries and reports
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information at all times
Education
Certification - Electrician
Independent Electrical Contractors
Rapid City, South Dakota05.2024
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Installation
- Customer Service
- Safety Protocols
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- OSHA Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Lighting Installation
- Electrical repair
- Electrical testing
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Rapid City Area Schools
05.2024 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Kilowatt Electric
11.2020 - Current
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
08.2000 - 08.2020
Accident Investigator
United States Marine Corps
08.2000 - 08.2020
Certification - Electrician
Independent Electrical Contractors