James Looney
Jackson,TN
Summary
Highly productive professional in the electrical field known for completing tasks efficiently and effectively. Possess specialized skills in wiring installation, electrical troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth project execution and workplace safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
The Landing
Starkville, MS
02.2025 - Current
- Adjusted audio levels, equalization, and other settings to ensure optimal sound quality.
- Assisted in the installation and setup of equipment prior to performances.
- Used control console to regulate volume level and sound quality during performances and recording sessions.
- Troubleshot any technical issues with sound system components as needed.
- Tested sound equipment prior to live performances.
- Resolved hardware and network issues to prevent performance delays.
- Repaired and maintained audio equipment, such as mixers, microphones, amplifiers and switching devices.
- Optimized acoustic environments through strategic placement of speakers, amplifiers, and other elements of an audio system.
- Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
- Conducted sound checks for live performances, ensuring that the system was properly calibrated.
Construction Worker
Family Business
Jackson, TN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Electrical Apprentice
Family Business
Jackson, TN
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
Construction Worker
Family Business
Jackson, TN
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2026
Skills
- Residential construction
- Electrical installations
- Wiring for commercial and residential projects
- Circuit testing
- Troubleshooting
- Managing sound quality
- Operating control consoles
- Equipment setup
- Equipment testing
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Audio Engineer
The Landing
02.2025 - Current
Construction Worker
Family Business
05.2022 - 08.2022
Electrical Apprentice
Family Business
01.2018 - 02.2019
Construction Worker
Family Business
01.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Mississippi State University
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