Richard Crain
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a robust background in client relationship management and decision-making. Experienced in coordinating communication among teams and supporting strategic planning to foster organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Business Manager/ Referral Agent
Ibew Local 915, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in managing operational budgets and tracking expenditures.
- Coordinated communication between members and management to enhance collaboration.
- Supported planning and execution of training programs for new members.
- Maintained accurate records of member participation in events and activities.
- Responded to inquiries from members, providing timely information and support services.
- Provided support to the business manager in strategic planning activities, contributing to long-term organizational growth.
- Communication contractors and members positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Design and Engineering
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in industrial and commercial settings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to execute wiring installations accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with local and national electrical codes during installations.
- Assisted in the inspection of electrical components for safety and functionality.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
Electrical Foreman
Cogburn Brothers Electric
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Supervised installation and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources, optimizing workflow efficiency among team members.
- Trained and mentored junior electricians on technical procedures and best practices in electrical work.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed projects, identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.
- Managed inventory levels of electrical supplies, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects while minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate estimates for labor and materials on upcoming jobs.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality electrical workmanship that met or exceeded industry standards.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Oversaw control room modification work conducted by electricians, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, scope of work and reporting requirements.
Apprentice Electrician
A&A Electric
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted senior electricians with troubleshooting and maintaining electrical equipment.
- Mentored new apprentices on best practices for electrical installations and safety protocols.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
Education
Journeyman Inside Wireman - Electrician
IBEW JATC
Tampa, FL04-2020
High School Diploma -
Howard H.W. Blake High School
Tampa, FL06-2003
Skills
- Human resources management
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Client relationship management
- Documentation and reporting
- Financial oversight
- Contract management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Self motivation
Timeline
Assistant Business Manager/ Referral Agent
Ibew Local 915, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
03.2026 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Design and Engineering
05.2025 - 03.2026
Electrical Foreman
Cogburn Brothers Electric
01.2018 - 01.2025
Apprentice Electrician
A&A Electric
06.2016 - 01.2018
Journeyman Inside Wireman - Electrician
IBEW JATC
High School Diploma -
Howard H.W. Blake High School