James Foltz

• Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
• Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
• Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
• Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
• Advised upper management on key decisions based on thorough analysis of sales trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved products or services within the department offerings.
• Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
• Improved operational efficiency with introduction of cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Increased customer satisfaction with proactive issue resolution strategies.
• Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, impacting bottom line positively.
• Enhanced team productivity by implementing streamlined workflow processes.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Conducted Research and development which lead into developing Arrow Electric's solar department.
• Established relationships with EPC's, sales organizations, & product distributors.
• Explored and captured leading solar industry design platforms to provide quality projects and services for obtained solar projects.
• communication & enactment between townships, municipalities, and city workers for permitting application processes.
• communication & enactment between Utility Electrical providers within the Western Pennsylvanian region for interconnection processes.
• Understanding of industry leading services and products to provide efficient and quality technologies to customers.
• Conest Estimating Proficient

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment to enhance the employee experience.
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Communication between Prefab manager, on the job foremen, project managers, and co-workers on upcoming and present projects to provide innovative and quality prefabrication products that provided efficient applications for on the job electricians for easier, safer, and superior electrical industry installations ranging from residential, commerical, industrial, & electrical site work application processes.
• Managed a consistent crew of an average of 8-12 employees.
• Shipping & receiving
• Time management & scheduling
• Procore Construction program
• Quality Control
• Design review
• Trouble shooting
• Safety standards and Implementation
• excel spreadsheets
• microsoft word
• Auto Cad familiarity

• Developed comprehensive understanding of electrical codes and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all estimation processes.
• Reviewed project cost reports for historical information regarding various disciplines to use in strategic bid win strategies.
• Stayed current with industry trends and pricing fluctuations to provide up-to-date estimations on various electrical projects.
• Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for accurate estimations, reducing potential errors in project bids.
• Established strong rapport with clients by being responsive and proactive during negotiation phases, resulting in repeat business opportunities.
• Collaborated with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate estimations.
• Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
• Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
• Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.

• Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
• Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
• Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
• Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
• Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
• Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
• Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity during electrical tasks.
• Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
• Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
• Consistently met project specifications through strict adherence to guidelines outlined in scope-of-work documents.
• Conduit Bending
• Trouble Shooting
• Electrical wiring - residential, commercial, & industrial environments.
• Customer Service
• Team cooperation & collaboration.
• Electrical Plan sets, wiring diagrams, specification sheets, NEC Code understanding & enacting.

• Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
• Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
• Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
• Assisting with wiring layouts, conduit bending, circuit connections, and other essential tasks as directed by senior electricians.
• Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to ensure standard operations.
• Provide proficient conduit bending skills in various residential, commercial, & industrial environments.
• Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
• Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professionalism and adhering to company policies at all times.
• Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
• Electrical wiring
• Trouble shooting
• Electrical conduit bending - EMT, GRC, AMC.
• Distribution building, repair, & wiring.
• Phone/ Data wiring - Cat cabling/ terminations
• Heavy equipment operating, boom lift, fork lift, etc.
• Cherry picker operating
• Scissor lift operating
• OSHA 10
• ICRA Certified
• Hazardous locations trained
• CPR/ Defibrillation training
• NCCER journeyman license Certification #12968031
• Low Voltage Terminations trained

Floor Associate

- stocked shelves, provided organization of inventory on the sales floor, & provided customer service to customers on the sales floor.

- processed returns and provided professional customer service when dealing with customer needs.

- communicated effectively to co workers and supervisors as needed & required.

- gathered shopping carts during and after store hours.

- processed sales at cash registers at the front sales location as well as in the electronics department.