Preston Baker

I started my apprenticeship with Braden Electric in 2020 and I took quickly to the high pace workflow. I always try to put quality work first. I knew I wanted to get my journeyman license and now that I have obtained it, my day-to-day tasks are:

• Job Site Managing: Includes diagnosing organizational issues at site storage units and developing effective solutions. Teaching and supervising installation of electrical equipment by apprentice electricians.
• Affectively communicating with job site supervisors, township building inspectors, and other professional trades to meet performance requirements and effectively complete tasks on time.
• Maintenance, clean, and stock company vehicle.
• Understanding and executing electrical circuit layouts.
• Worked primarily on single story Multi-Family Dwelling building construction. Keeping high-paced and efficiently performing the three stages of electrical installation: service/feeder, roughing in branch circuits, and installing final finish electrical devices on 240v 120v circuits.
• Installing Type Romex, UF, MC, and pvc material and equipment.
• Performing troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
• Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
• Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
• Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.

I have had the pleasure of taking photos over the past 6 years. I love capturing the things and moments that other people love the most. I am self-taught and have had the pleasure of second-shooting for professional wedding photographers. Some of the photography I do personally is:

• Construction
• Real Estate
• Weddings
• Senior Photos
• Family Portraits

I worked alongside the company owner to effectively complete jobs included framing, siding, drywalling, insulating, painting, concrete forming and pouring, laying block foundation, and cleaning the job site. Here are a few jobs I was apart of while working here:

• Township Hall addition
• Fence installation
• Landscaping
• Residential drywalling

I had the opportunity to work for Alive while and just after high school. I worked at the front door making sure that members and visitors had a good experience. I would also pick up shifts in the child care area.

• Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
• Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
• Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.