Tanner Merrill
Villa Park,IL
Summary
My name is Tanner Merrill, I am a hardworking and driven 21 year-old looking to find my path in the electrical field. I have roughly 3 years of experience working with electrical. I mainly learned from installing commercial/industrial lighting in the Chicago land area and also around the country for out of state projects.
My main goal in this career path is to practice, then master the profession of all types of electrical skills.
I believe I am hardworking and driven because I am eager to learn something new every day, I show up 20-30 minutes early every day on the jobsite, and I will ask all the necessary questions. Some may say I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I also adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lighting Technician
Light Source Unlimited
Vernon Hills, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Install commercial/industrial lighting
- Retrofit fluorescent lighting to LED
- Programmed lighting consoles to create desired looks and effects.
- Installed new lighting fixtures in existing systems or built custom rigs from scratch.
- Organized inventory of lights, gels, cables, dimmers, controllers.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
Lead Technician
Dupage Lighting
Bensenville, IL
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Installed commercial/industrial lighting
- Created detailed reports summarizing all installation activities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Entered and distributed work orders to other technicians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Addison Trail High School
Addison, IL05-2021
Skills
- Commercial/Industrial Lighting System
- Lighting Technology
- Technical Leadership
- Hand And Power Tools
- Light Installation And Repair
Affiliations
- I grew up playing hockey and baseball, and I was a captain for my hockey team for multiple years.
- I enjoy spending time with family, going on hikes and bike rides
Certification
- OSHA 30 certified
- Certified in ANSI MEWP Operator Boom lifts 3b, Scissor lifts 3a
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Lighting Technician
Light Source Unlimited
08.2023 - Current
Lead Technician
Dupage Lighting
05.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Addison Trail High School
- OSHA 30 certified
- Certified in ANSI MEWP Operator Boom lifts 3b, Scissor lifts 3a
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