George Francis Douglas Ashley
Loganville,GA
Summary
Senior Electrical and Mechanical Testing Specialist with over 15 years of experience in electrical safety, power distribution, and energy efficiency. Proven track record in saving clients over $4 billion in costs through strategic analysis, innovative solutions, and leadership. Seeking to leverage my expertise to drive operational excellence and safety in industrial and commercial sectors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator/Principal Engineer
Electrical Testing Professionals LLC
Loganville, Georgia
06.2019 - Current
- Founded Electrical Testing Professionals LLC in June 2019, growing it into a trusted partner for 35 clients and saving over $1.2 billion in energy costs and avoided facility shutdowns
- Conducted over 300 Infrared, Electrical Safety, and Power Quality Inspections, generating detailed reports to enhance operational efficiency and safety
- Performed switchgear maintenance and functionality testing services, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing downtime by 20%
- Executed over 200 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis studies, including in-house engineering, single-line diagram creation, labeling, and safety training for hundreds of personnel
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Electrical Safety Programs for corporate clients, integrating them into SOPs to improve compliance and reduce workplace incidents
- Delivered over 150 small to large-scale electrical installations across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring compliance with local and national standards
- Provided Arc Flash and Electrical PPE solutions to over 50 industrial and commercial clients, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and enhancing workplace safety
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Senior Electrical and Mechanical Testing Technician
Power Distribution Solutions LLC
Mableton, Georgia
06.2006 - 11.2024
- Conducted over 500 electrical safety inspections across industrial, commercial, and residential sites using infrared technology, identifying and documenting anomalies to ensure compliance and operational safety
- Executed comprehensive Arc Flash Hazard Safety Analysis and implemented mitigation strategies for industrial and commercial facilities, reducing workplace electrical hazards by 25%
- Coordinated and executed scheduled building power outages to service, install, and test main power distribution equipment, boosting system reliability by 15% and ensuring 80% profit margins on projects
- Increased customer base by 25% through exceptional service delivery and client retention strategies, contributing to company growth and profitability
- Saved clients over $3 billion in lost energy, unnecessary downtime, and reduced safety risks
- Prepared and set test articles, fixtures and components to accurately conduct testing procedure.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Interpreted and explained technical specifications to enhance quality and accuracy of tests.
- Analyzed system requirements to ensure accuracy of tests.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of all test results and reported findings to stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Ensured compliance with established processes, procedures, and guidelines throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues.
- Evaluated performance of test components using measurements, sensors and other tools.
- Developed action plan for electrical malfunction during testing procedure to salvage test data.
- Prepared test equipment and materials to properly simulate field conditions and idealized scenarios.
- Created comprehensive performance tests that evaluated application behavior under varying conditions such as heavy load or low memory situations.
- Provided guidance to junior testers on best practices for effective defect resolution.
- Diagnosed and repaired faulty testing equipment to prevent false or misleading data within dataset.
- Monitored daily builds to detect any discrepancies between actual results versus expected outcomes.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Developed test plans and test cases for various products.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving overall code coverage by increasing unit tests.
- Conducted compatibility and usability testing.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Compiled test results to organize and consolidate knowledge gleaned from conducted tests.
- Created maintenance records to root out consistently faulty test equipment.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Electrical Contracting Lead, Operations Manager
Phillips Electrical Mechanical Technologies LLC
Buford, Georgia
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Led an Electrical Contracting Service Truck, maintaining a 65% job profitability rate over two consecutive years while overseeing 150 successful projects
- Directed 150 multimillion-dollar turnkey electrical installations, leading teams of up to 30 electricians and mechanical workers, consistently delivering projects on time and exceeding client expectations
- Executed electrical service calls across commercial, industrial, and aggregate sectors, enhancing system performance and reliability
- Founded and led the Power Quality Electrical Testing Division, scaling annual revenue from $25,000 to $2 million within three years
- Conducted NFPA 70E Arc Flash and Electrical Safety certification training, certifying hundreds of plant personnel and preventing an OSHA closure for a major facility within 60 days
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Terry College of Business, University of Georgia
Athens, GA 01.2006
Skills
- Infrared Inspections
- Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Electrical Safety Programs
- Switchgear Maintenance
- Medium Voltage Systems
- Protective Relay Maintenance
- Power Quality Studies
- LED Upgrades
- Home Energy Audits
- Solar/EV Installations
- Easy Power Software
- Solid-State Relay Systems
- Ultrasonic and Vibration Testing
- Team Management
- Safety Certification Training
- Project Management
- Social media control
- Profit and loss analysis
- Quality management systems
- Supply chain optimization
- Hiring and staffing
- Negotiation
- Contract management
- Client service
- Profit and loss
- Budget administration
- Bidding processes
- Product branding
- Partnership development
- Sales management
- Business administration
- Business management
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Operations management
- Client engagement optimization
- Project management
- Agile methodology implementation
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
- Small business operations
- Program creation and implementation
- Project estimating
- Design coordination
- Capital pursuit
- Business planning
- Business development
- Business launch
- Relationship building
- Talent development
- Consulting
- Service quality assurance
- Marketing
Affiliations
- American MENSA, 01/01/18 - Present
- NETA, 01/01/21 - Present
- IEC Contractor, 01/01/17 - Present
Professionalreferences
- Claude J.R. Garrett, Owner, Garrett Electrical LLC, (678)-963-6303
- David Evans, Former Owner, Phillips Electrical Mechanical Technologies, (404)-713-7456
- Gregg McMichael, Facilities Manager, Nidec Elesys America Corporation, (678)-770-0829
- Josh George, Owner, Innova Electrical Services Inc., (404)-804-4974
- Kyle Ewest, Owner, Carson and Carter Electrical Services LLC, (706)-466-1918
Timeline
Owner/Operator/Principal Engineer
Electrical Testing Professionals LLC
06.2019 - Current
Electrical Contracting Lead, Operations Manager
Phillips Electrical Mechanical Technologies LLC
06.2016 - 06.2019
Senior Electrical and Mechanical Testing Technician
Power Distribution Solutions LLC
06.2006 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Terry College of Business, University of Georgia