Leonard Larson
Rensselaer,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Manager of Operations
City Of Rensselaer
Rensselaer, IN
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Provided guidance and direction to teams in order to meet deadlines.
- Created and maintained detailed documentation for all projects.
- Conducted financial analysis and prepared reports on budgeting, forecasting, and cost savings initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures related to operational activities.
- Facilitated meetings between senior management, staff, vendors, customers.
- Assessed employee performance against established goals and objectives.
- Resolved conflicts between teams or departments in a timely manner.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and negotiated contracts as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards throughout the workplace.
Lead Lineman Supervisor
City Of Rensselaer
Rensselaer, IN
05.1989 - 12.2023
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on substation equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Supervised a team of linemen during daily operations.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Analyzed and troubleshot complex problems with power lines.
Education
Certification - TVPPA Lineman Apprentice Training Course
Tennessee Valley Public Power Association
Nashville, TN01-1998
Certification - NIPSCO 71st Distribution Transformer Course
NIPSCO Transformer School
La Porte, IN01-1997
Certification - NIPSCO 98th Apprentice Line Course
NIPSCO Line School
La Porte, IN01-1991
Certification - IMEA Climbing School
Indiana Municipal Electric Association
Crawfordsville, IN01-1991
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Operational Leadership
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Reporting And Documenting
- Employee Scheduling
- Customer Relations
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- IMEA Board of Directors member 2016-2022
- IMEA Board of Directors President 2018 & 2021
- Received IMEA Frank Rudolph Award 2023
Certification
- Rensselaer Vol. Fireman - 35years
- Deputy Fire Chief -5yrs
- Safety Officer-10yrs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Manager of Operations
City Of Rensselaer
01.2018 - 12.2024
Lead Lineman Supervisor
City Of Rensselaer
05.1989 - 12.2023
Certification - TVPPA Lineman Apprentice Training Course
Tennessee Valley Public Power Association
Certification - NIPSCO 71st Distribution Transformer Course
NIPSCO Transformer School
Certification - NIPSCO 98th Apprentice Line Course
NIPSCO Line School
Certification - IMEA Climbing School
Indiana Municipal Electric Association