JOHN ARTHUR
Locust Grove,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and results with an associate’s degree in information systems technology and 30 years of experience in problem-solving, project management, and technical support. Seeking a position to leverage strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to organizational efficiency and technological advancements.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electric Industrial Controls Mechanic
Department of the Navy
08.2019 - Current
- Maintenance 1 – Responsible for Dahlgren Naval Base after hours and all assets contained within
- Respond to emergency calls with the intention of resolving the issue
- If unable to resolve personally, mitigate
- If emergency requires calling in proper personnel, coordination with Public Works division and branches is required
Electrician Apprentice
Department of the Navy
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Completed Navy Electrical Apprentice Program
Owner/Operator
J& J Services
02.2012 - 08.2019
- Company provided Electrical Services, Appliance Repair, Heating and A/C Repair, Carpentry, Drywall, and Kitchen Renovations
- Provided management in programming cost analysis, fiscal planning, and development of annual work plans
- Responded to administrative, data and financial calls from customers
- Prepared and reviewed detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for kitchen renovations while keeping cost variations and approval funds as key metric
- Produced, analyzed and tracked company metrics
Internship – Assistant for UMW’s Small Business Administration
University of Mary Washington
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted the Executive Director and management staff with researching best practices and establishing protocols for SEO, Site Analytics, and Social Media
- Gained experience in strategic development and operation of Business Management
- Using various software took the Small Business Bureau of the University of Mary Washington from outside of Top 100 to top listing in SEO
- Gained great insight on how to run an organization from top to bottom
- Incorporated Analytical Techniques and Business Analysis learned from college courses into use while supporting the Small Businesses affiliated with the University
Master Technician / Contractor Compliance/ Safety Officer
Daubers, Inc.
01.2023 - 02.2012
- Master CFESA Electrician Technician
- Asset manager of four locations with an inventory of a Million dollars at each location
- Continually updated asset database
- Managed PM contracts
- Created quality plans for customers from site visits and evaluated quality control plans while conveying progress to customer
- Ensured safety protocols were followed on site while keeping records of hours, progress and payroll records
- Established inspection schedules for PM contracts while determining the frequency and hours needed
- Prepared contract documentation modified when requested
- Kept all files related to customer, to include technician’s performance
- Provided evaluation of employees consisting of interviews, inspection of work, and customer feedback
- Prepared contract discrepancy reports; making appropriate course of action for shortcomings
- Identified problems and recommending solutions that will influence management decisions regarding the internal operations
- Analyzed issues and formulating recommendations for improving organizational efficiency or effectiveness
- Performed inspections/assessments in the areas of hazardous waste disposal, HVAC systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, custodial, grounds and structural systems and subsystems, as well as renovation projects
- Developed quality assurance/performance assessment plans for specific contracts
- Monitored contractor's adherence to safety measures, wage and hour laws, and labor relations
- Developed cost analysis schedules and cost estimates for new solicitations or contract modifications
- Established inspection schedules based on contract requirements, nature of work to be performed, and determination of critical inspection point involved
- Performed on-site inspections to observe work methods employed to assure acceptable output, compliance with specifications, and to monitor and document the use of specified materials
- Conducted interviews with contractor employees on maintenance construction contracts to assure that labor laws and regulations are being applied
- Participated in pre-bid, pre-construction, pre-performance conference to discuss unusual construction/maintenance features and requirements for compatibility with administration of quality assurance methods and procedures
- Ensured preparation of complete narrative project scopes to incorporate all design parameters
- Prepared job orders, statements of work, and independent government cost estimates in sufficient detail necessary for method of accomplishment
- Served as project developer of the design phase of all assigned maintenance, repair, and new construction projects accomplished through service providers
- Determined practicability of maintenance and repair of existing facilities and provides alternate project sites and methods or solutions as appropriate
- Provided technical expertise during negotiations with contractor to ensure costs are fair and reasonable for services rendered
- Obtained and review existing as-built drawings, perform site visits, and verify existing conditions for all assigned projects
- Analyzed bids and make recommendations for awards, price negotiations and for changes in original specifications
- Developed detailed technical and performance portions of specifications and cost estimates for contracts and task orders with assistance and guidance from senior staff as required
Owner/Operator
AAA Appliance Repair
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Built, managed and operated residential appliance repair company
- Built long-term relationships with clients, vendors and advertising companies
- Used various software and applications to order parts, track jobs and timekeeping
- Identified opportunities to improve gross margins by selecting ideal vendor and negotiating ideal price
- Oversaw the administration and financial management of the company budget
Contractor Coordinator
United States Army Non-Appropriated Fund
03.1990 - 11.1994
- Established inspection schedules based on contract requirements, nature of work to be performed, and determination of critical inspection point involved
- Performed on-site inspections to observe work methods employed to assure acceptable output, compliance with specifications, and to monitor and document the use of specified materials
- Conducted interviews with contractors’ employees on maintenance construction contracts to assure that labor laws and regulations are being applied
- Participated in pre-bid, pre-construction, pre-performance conference to discuss unusual construction/maintenance features and requirements for compatibility with administration of quality assurance methods and procedures
- Familiar with applicable agency policies, guides, regulations, manuals and precedents (including, but not limited to design, construction and safety)
- Facilitated effective relationships and processes between contractors, construction contractors, clients and government team members to ensure products are provided properly, on schedule, and within budget
- Provided pre-award technical support on negotiated contracts and projects and served as the point of contact for modifications and supported command’s questions or problems of a technical nature
- Supported the management and administration of complex and challenging construction projects in various geographic locations in support of Army and other agency clients with critical, time-sensitive missions and functions
C3/52 ADA
United States Army
03.1987 - 03.1990
- 16S Manpads Crewmember
- First soldier in Battalion with 16S MOS, being first 16S in Unit acted as NCOIC
- At a young age I learned leadership and accountability for those under me
- These skills and attributes follow me to this day
- Part of Unit Deactivation Task Force- Asset Management accounted for 96% of unit’s assets
- Learned inventory processes for Government Furnished Equipment, Real Property, acquisitions, and dispositions
Education
Associates - Information Systems Technology, Network Security, Web design, Networking, Software Design, Programming, Systems Analysis and Design
Germanna Community College
12.2015
Skills
- Niagara Tridium
- Microsoft
- Adobe
- QuickBooks
- Astra Site Manager
- Oracle
- Cisco
- Java
- HTML
- Python
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Boolean
- Niagara
- Lon
- BACnet
Certification
- Careers Studies Certificate in Networking, 12/15
- CISCO Cyber Security Certificate, 12/15
- Microsoft Certified
Timeline
Master Technician / Contractor Compliance/ Safety Officer
Daubers, Inc.
01.2023 - 02.2012
Electric Industrial Controls Mechanic
Department of the Navy
08.2019 - Current
Electrician Apprentice
Department of the Navy
08.2019 - 07.2023
Internship – Assistant for UMW’s Small Business Administration
University of Mary Washington
01.2015 - 12.2015
Owner/Operator
J& J Services
02.2012 - 08.2019
Owner/Operator
AAA Appliance Repair
01.1995 - 01.2003
Contractor Coordinator
United States Army Non-Appropriated Fund
03.1990 - 11.1994
C3/52 ADA
United States Army
03.1987 - 03.1990
Associates - Information Systems Technology, Network Security, Web design, Networking, Software Design, Programming, Systems Analysis and Design
Germanna Community College