Ray Watford

• Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
• Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
• Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
• Mentored junior electricians, providing guidance in troubleshooting techniques and best practices to enhance their skills and performance.

• Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Increased customer satisfaction with personalized service offerings, addressing specific needs and preferences.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

• Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
• Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
• Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
• Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
• Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
• Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
• Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.

• Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
• Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
• Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
• Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.

• Increased overall project completion rate by effectively delegating tasks to team members based on their strengths and expertise.
• Ensured timely completion of projects with careful monitoring of progress and adjusting resources as needed.
• Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.

• Able to read and understand blueprints, along with making changes according to the GC on the site based upon changes that arise.
• Able to take charge and complete tasks, large or small, with little to no supervision on the job to get the job completed in a timely fashion - if not before the already stated end date.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites and take lead/ownership over job. Ability to take charge and maintain accountability on performance of all.
• Enhanced team efficiency by implementing new work procedures and streamlining daily tasks.
• Collaborated with other supervisors to identify areas for improvement within the organization, leading to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
• Oversaw successful completion of numerous large-scale commercial electrical projects from inception to closeout while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Developed strong working relationships with vendors, securing high-quality materials at competitive prices for various projects.

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• Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
• Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
• Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
• Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.

• Worked in residential and commercial atmosphere, with the ability to do minor to major repairs.
• Ability to communicate with both internal and external customer on the job at any level.
• Ability to take lead in the middle of a task and complete the job within a timely fashion.