Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline

James Burden III

MetroPower
Griffin,GA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Early-career electrical professional with hands-on experience in wiring, conduit installation, and device terminations. Known for safety awareness, troubleshooting skills, and dependable support on active job sites.

Work History

Electrical Apprentice

5 Months
MetroPower | 09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted licensed electricians with wiring, conduit installation, and device terminations.
  • Installed and labeled outlets, switches, panels, and fixtures under supervision.
  • Learned electrical codes, safety procedures, and jobsite standards during daily fieldwork.
  • Organized tools, materials, and supplies to support efficient crew operations.
  • Pulled wire, measured runs, and prepared components for rough-in tasks.
  • Supported troubleshooting efforts by tracing circuits and reporting faulty connections.

Electrician

9 Months
Albany Housing Authority | 09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responded to emergency work orders, resolving power outages and equipment failures promptly.
  • Repaired outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and circuits to restore safe tenant service.
  • Installed wiring, conduits, and devices for apartment maintenance and renovation projects.
  • Diagnosed electrical faults in residential units using multimeter, testers, and hand tools.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems to reduce downtime and repeat service calls.

Lumber Associate

8 Months
Lowe's Home Improvement | 03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Guided customers in lumber selection and product location, providing expert advice on project-related questions. 2. Loaded and staged lumber merchandise for safe transport and pickup. 3. Restocked boards, plywood, and building materials while maintaining organized aisle displays. 4. Cut lumber to precise measurements, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and customer specifications. 5. Inspected wood products for damage, grade accuracy, and sale readiness. 6. Supported inventory counts, stock replenishment, and receiving processes. 7. Operated hand trucks and other material-handling equipment to move heavy merchandise. 8. Maintained clean, safe work areas and followed store safety standards.
  • Expedited material loading for customers, utilizing hand trucks and power equipment while maintaining safety standards.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Increased sales revenue through the effective recommendation of appropriate products to customers.
  • Resolved customer inquiries on product specifications and applications, enhancing overall the overall shopping experience.

Education

GED

PennFoster | Albany, GA | 05-2024

• Electrical wiring (3 years)

• Landscaping (7 years)

• Kitchen stations (5 years)

Skills

Troubleshooting skills
Electrical installation
Electrical experience
Hand and power tools
Electrical repair
Electrical installation
Dependability
Dependable and responsible

Certification

Driver's License

February 2024 to November 2033

legal driver’s license

Electrician Apprentice

September 2024 to August 2029

Electrical engineering and safety procedures

Timeline

Electrical Apprentice

MetroPower
09.2024 - 02.2025Read More

Electrician

Albany Housing Authority
09.2023 - 06.2024Read More

Lumber Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2021 - 11.2021Read More

PennFoster

GED
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James Burden III