Jessie E Elkins Jr
Elyria,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Knowledgeable professional offering several years of increasingly advanced journey-level electrical experience. Talented at inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining electrical systems and subsystems. Flexible with wide range of hands-on experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
David Schalk Electric
Avon, OH
01.2017 - Current
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints through effective problem-solving techniques.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
Courthouse Armed Security
Giddens Security
Ocala, FL
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment such as gates, locks, alarm systems, and radios, ensuring that they were operating properly.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect any criminal activity or violations of policy.
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Provided assistance to law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects when necessary.
- Provided escorts for authorized personnel entering restricted areas within the facility.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Evaluated credentials of personnel and provided temporary badges to visitors.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
Machinist
Dupont/Vespel
Independence, OH
05.1994 - 05.2003
- Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
- Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
- Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Test completed workpieces for quality control purposes prior to shipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
- Maintain records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.
- Set up, adjusted or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
Education
Surety Agent
Hillsboro Comunity College
Tampa, FL08-2007
High School Diploma -
Milton High School, Milton, West Virginia
Milton, WV05-1989
Skills
- Sub-panel installation
- Scheduling
- Commercial construction experience
- Field installation
Affiliations
- I am experienced in many more things than added to this resume. most would not apply to the job in which i am applying. I am driven and motivated with family.
Accomplishments
I have had Blue print reading training through Dupont. I was a QC inspector and assistant cell leader while working for Dupont.
Certification
- these do not apply to the job at hand but i am a Fire Arms Instructor for the NRA. I was a D and G licensed Security Officer in Florida. I was a Instructor who taught D and G license training to get people licensed in the state of Florida to become both Armed and Unarmed Security.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrician
David Schalk Electric
01.2017 - Current
Courthouse Armed Security
Giddens Security
03.2010 - 10.2012
Machinist
Dupont/Vespel
05.1994 - 05.2003
Surety Agent
Hillsboro Comunity College
High School Diploma -
Milton High School, Milton, West Virginia
- these do not apply to the job at hand but i am a Fire Arms Instructor for the NRA. I was a D and G licensed Security Officer in Florida. I was a Instructor who taught D and G license training to get people licensed in the state of Florida to become both Armed and Unarmed Security.
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