Jose Castillo
San Antonio
Summary
Accomplished owner offering several years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance, and recordkeeping.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Company Owner
C&S Wired-Up Electric
San Antonio
09.2004 - Current
- Managed daily operations of electrical contracting business.
- Oversaw project planning and scheduling for various electrical installations.
- Coordinated team activities and assigned tasks to ensure project completion.
- Managed financial records, including budgets, cash flow, invoicing, and payroll.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the business, including staff management and scheduling.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure materials at competitive prices.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by conducting regular site inspections.
- Analyzed project costs to optimize budget management and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on company procedures and best practices.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and maintained client relationships through effective communication.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for services rendered.
- Actively participated in industry associations to stay up-to-date on best practices and regulations within the field.
- Identified potential solutions to issues and implemented tactics to promptly resolve.
- Supervised inventory management systems for tracking stock levels, orders placed, and shipments received.
- Participated in conferences and trade shows to introduce company products and services.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented business plan to grow company revenue.
- Supported employee development of skills and abilities, enabling personnel to effectively fulfill current or future job roles and responsibilities.
- Implemented safety procedures across all departments of the organization.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Performed quality assurance checks on products prior to shipment or delivery.
- Organized events such as conferences, meetings, trade shows. in order to promote company visibility.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers by providing sound solutions that met everyone's needs.
- Provided guidance on legal matters involving employment laws or intellectual property rights issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies when needed.
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised employees.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Lead Journeyman Electrician
IBEW LOCAL 60
San Antonio
09.1994 - 06.2004
- Supervised electrical installations and repairs for residential and commercial projects.
- Trained apprentices on safety protocols and proper use of tools.
- Coordinated project schedules with team members to ensure timely completion.
- Ensured compliance with local electrical codes and safety standards.
- Conducted troubleshooting for electrical systems to identify issues efficiently.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools for ongoing projects.
- Collaborated with contractors to align on project specifications and timelines.
- Read blueprints or schematics accurately to determine locations of circuits or equipment.
- Managed a team of electricians while providing technical guidance as needed.
- Maintained and repaired complex electrical systems, including wiring, conduit, switchgear and control panels.
- Installed new lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches and other components as needed.
- Inspected existing electrical systems to identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
- Monitored progress of projects throughout completion and ensured deadlines were met.
- Ordered necessary materials from vendors in a timely manner to prevent delays on job sites.
- Analyzed data collected from tests performed on electrical systems using specialized software programs.
- Provided advice to customers regarding their specific electrical needs or concerns.
- Troubleshot issues with existing electrical systems and identified faulty components or connections.
- Adhered to all applicable codes, regulations and safety standards when performing work duties.
- Assisted in the development of apprentices, training them in electrical concepts and safety procedures.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with staff members to review best practices for working with electricity.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Supervised installation teams at multiple job sites simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
Education
Certificate - Electrical Estimating/Commercial Electrical
St Phillips College
San Antonio, TX 06.1994 - 09.1997
High School Equivalent
Altamira, MexicoSkills
- Project management
- Financial management
- Electrical systems design
- Contract negotiation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Master Electrical License
- Sign Master Contractor
- Electrical Contractors License
Timeline
Electrical Company Owner
C&S Wired-Up Electric
09.2004 - Current
Lead Journeyman Electrician
IBEW LOCAL 60
09.1994 - 06.2004
Certificate - Electrical Estimating/Commercial Electrical
St Phillips College
06.1994 - 09.1997
High School Equivalent