Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Preston Devillier

Salem,AL

Summary

Dynamic leader and Licensed Electrical Contractor with a proven track record at Abel Electric, adept at building departments from the ground up and elevating them. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing employee turnover through effective staff management and training. Skilled in overseeing operations across multiple locations, demonstrating exceptional team leadership and customer engagement. Highly trained and skilled in every arena of the electrical trade and can complete any job or position from project management to field installations and troubleshooting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Generator Department Manager

Abel Electric
07.2021 - Current
  • Built department from scratch by becoming a dealer for Generac.
  • Developed all customers and contracts.
  • Oversee all operations in generator department.
  • Handle all sales.
  • Oversee and manage all field and job operations.
  • Built company to a Powerpro Elite Plus dealer with 2 locations and oversee both locations.

Service Department Manager

Abel Electric
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Increased customer satisfaction by streamlining service department processes and implementing efficient scheduling systems.
  • Reduced employee turnover by providing ongoing training, mentoring, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Built the department from scratch by meeting with business owners and homeowners to establish new customers.
  • Quoted and oversaw all jobs in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Began working on and installing generators while leading this department.

Service Electrician

Auburn University
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prevented potential hazards by identifying faulty wiring or equipment during routine maintenance checks.
  • Performed work on remodels regularly done by in house construction.
  • Installed new fire alarm and security systems throughout the campus.
  • Regularly fixed or upgraded lighting throughout the campus both indoor and outdoor.

Residential Electrician

Abel Electric
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Regulary installed whole electrical systems in residential houses from in the slab to finishing completely.
  • Performed service and remodel work on residential houses and small commercial buildings.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Staff management
  • Team leadership
  • Team supervision
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer engagement
  • Work planning and organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Task delegation
  • Safety and security
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Licensed Electrical Contractor
  • Protector Plus Generac Certified
  • Alarm.com certified
  • Sonos Certified
  • Osha 30
  • Generac Clean Energy Certified

Timeline

Generator Department Manager

Abel Electric
07.2021 - Current

Service Department Manager

Abel Electric
07.2020 - 07.2021

Service Electrician

Auburn University
08.2019 - 07.2020

Residential Electrician

Abel Electric
09.2014 - 08.2019
Preston Devillier