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Education
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Jesse Retzlaff

Roxboro,NC

Summary

Seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in roles ranging from Entrepreneur Business Owner at Creating Collectors, LLC to Electrical Project Manager at CRB Electric. Expert in electrical code compliance and adept at leading teams to exceed project goals. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, leveraging skills in PLC programming and team leadership.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur Business Owner

Creating Collectors, LLC
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Established a successful startup by researching market opportunities, creating a business plan, and securing funding.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by adapting business strategies quickly in response to changing

market dynamics.


  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures that improved overall profitability.
  • Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, building brand awareness and contributing positively to local community.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction, refining customer service process to ensure quick and effective resolution of inquiries and complaints.
  • Reduced operational expenses, reviewing and adjusting budgets to align with financial goals.

Electrical Project Manager

CRB Electric
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted thorough quality checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications before final handover.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining open channels of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and delivering high-quality results.
  • Improved project efficiency by developing and implementing comprehensive electrical plans and schedules.
  • Managed project resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting budget constraints.
  • Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts during challenging situations to quickly identify root causes of problems and implement effective solutions that minimized downtime or disruptions to ongoing work processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth coordination throughout each project phase.
  • Reviewed technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, and manuals to ensure accuracy before implementation in projects.
  • Mentored junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance on best practices for efficient execution of tasks while upholding safety standards.

Maintenance Technician

ABB
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.

Electrical Project Manager

CRB
06.2008 - 02.2020

Same a prior CRB/ABB Employment

Maintenance Electrician/ Electrical Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific
01.1995 - 05.2008
  • Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
  • Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
  • Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.

Education

GED -

Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC

Skills

  • Relays and pressure switches
  • Team leadership and time management strategies
  • Electrical code compliance
  • Electrical design expertise
  • Blueprints and schematics interpretation
  • Electrical system troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Electrical installations
  • Electrical safety
  • Conduit bending
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Motor controls and testing of high voltage systems
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Arc flash protection
  • Switchgear maintenance, power distribution, and infrared thermography
  • Industrial automation
  • Control systems
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic system troubleshooting
  • Servo drives
  • Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting

Accomplishments

Allen Bradley training classes

- PLC level 1, 2, and 3 including advanced PLC programming and troubleshooting

- Variable frequency drives

- Servo drives

- Panelviews


Vendor provided hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting classes

- Levels, 1, 2, and 3


Certified forklift instructor; expired 2008


ARC/Flash/Blast grounding training



Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Company CulturePaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Timeline

Entrepreneur Business Owner

Creating Collectors, LLC
03.2022 - 11.2024

Electrical Project Manager

CRB Electric
02.2021 - 06.2022

Maintenance Technician

ABB
03.2020 - 01.2021

Electrical Project Manager

CRB
06.2008 - 02.2020

Maintenance Electrician/ Electrical Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific
01.1995 - 05.2008

GED -

Piedmont Community College
Jesse Retzlaff