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Luke Lester

Lyndhurst

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at The Illuminating Company, excelling in project management and operations. Proven ability to enhance workflows and mentor teams while utilizing AutoCAD for precise engineering designs. Recognized for exceptional multitasking and decision-making skills, driving successful project outcomes and fostering strong customer relationships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Readiness Coordinator

The Illuminating Company
12.2023 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in organizing project schedules and timelines to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Coordinated communication among team members to support project objectives and deadlines.
  • Managed documentation and data entry for project tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Supported the planning of meetings by preparing agendas and taking notes during discussions.
  • Reviewed construction drawings from engineering to determine they had correct materials and correct points before approving job to be scheduled.
  • Hazard Responder during storm related issues. First on scene to mark off and make safe to public while waiting on hazard crew to arrive

Designer

The Illuminating Company
07.2014 - 12.2023
  • Utilized CAD software to create detailed engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of design specifications to identify potential improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Led design reviews to evaluate project progress and provide strategic insights for future developments.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
  • Ensured timely project completion by effectively managing workloads and adhering to deadlines.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Headed our Capacitor Bank initiative, which oversaw the replacement of 150 capacitor banks in the greater Cleveland area.
  • Made multiple site visits to new construction sites to determine best path to install electricity to new project and make decisions to upgrade transformers, replace secondary and primary lines, and replace poles if needed.
  • Scheduled streetlight and install crews daily

Education

Engineering

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
12-2018

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Project Support
  • Ability to create and read construction prints
  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • CRM software
  • Time management
  • Scheduling
  • Autocad
  • GIS
  • Flex Programming
  • Building customer relationships

Timeline

Readiness Coordinator

The Illuminating Company
12.2023 - 04.2025

Designer

The Illuminating Company
07.2014 - 12.2023

Engineering

Fairmont State University