W Christian John
Richmond,CA
Summary
Dynamic CEO and electrical contractor with a proven track record in effective decision-making and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with NEC standards and city permitting. Committed to delivering high-quality electrical solutions while maintaining a strong customer focus.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO and Owner
WCJ Electric Inc.
Richmond, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Achieved C10 licensing as an electrical contractor and created an S corporation
- Residential and Commercial new and/or additional electrical construction
- Customer interface and estimating project needs
- Coordinating with local utilities and city inspections to achieve NEC and city permitting requirements
- Service upgrades, Power distribution, Remodels, and new construction
Electrician
PJ Erwin Electric
Oakland, CA
04.2014 - 05.2020
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and implemented effective troubleshooting solutions.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior electricians on best practices and safety protocols.
- Met with Potential clients to gage project needs and created approved estimates for said projects
Senior Animal Technician
Uc Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2011 - 04.2014
- Oversee daily care and maintenance of laboratory animals, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
- Develop and implement animal welfare protocols to enhance research outcomes and safety measures.
- Train junior technicians on best practices in animal handling and care techniques.
- Collaborate with researchers to support experimental design and ensure proper animal usage.
- Specifically worked with Spotted Hyenas, Starlings, Zebra finches, Lab-rats, reptiles, and amphibians
Senior Maintenance Technician
Uc Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2009 - 2011
- Oversaw maintenance workflows, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in equipment to minimize downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing equipment reliability and longevity.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and repairs.
- Maintained 22 acres including 9 separate buildings and the surrounding property
- Construction of housing and enrichment for animals
Handy Person
Self-employeed
Oakland, CA
2005 - 2009
- Performed general maintenance tasks including painting, electrical repairs, tile design and layout, and carpentry work.
- Assisted clients with home improvement projects and renovations, ensuring quality results.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Developed skills in various repair techniques while learning safety protocols.
Painter
Proline Painters
Oakland, CA
2003 - 2005
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure quality finishes.
- Applied various paint types with precision using brushes, rollers, and sprayers for optimal coverage.
- Maintained tools and equipment in excellent condition to support efficient operations and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time while adhering to safety standards and protocols.
- Obtained certification in Lead Abatement
Institutional Options Sales Clerk
Casey Securities Inc.
San Francisco, CA
1992 - 2003
- Originally hired as a runner position. Running orders to and from the booth and pits on the trading floor.
- Quickly promoted to wire options operations. Manually inputting order executions into customer accounts.
- Moved up to retail options phone operations. Acting as a go between customers and crowd brokers to execute option orders.
- Shifted to Institutional options sales. Traded stock options for banks, market makers, and customer accounts
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CAElectrical Trainee Diploma - Electrical Trainee
WyoTech
Fremont, CA04.2014
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer communication and satisfaction focus
- Electrical design/build
- Basic understanding of construction and order of operation
- Highly organized
- Flexible and able to multitask
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Proficient with small tools
- Quickbooks estimating and book keeping
- Excellent driving record
- Able to work with multiple trades people to ensure a quality outcome
Accomplishments
- C10 Licensing through the California State Licensing Board
- Achieved final city and utility approval for all permitted projects
- Collaborated with team of individuals in the multiple home remodels
- Quickly resolved troubleshooting issues for numerous home and business owners
Certification
- COO-C - Chief Operations Officer for PJ Erwin Electric
- Electrical License
- Certified Electrical Trainee
- Lockout/Tagout Certification
- Lead Abatement Certification
Timeline
CEO and Owner
WCJ Electric Inc.
06.2020 - Current
Electrician
PJ Erwin Electric
04.2014 - 05.2020
Senior Animal Technician
Uc Berkeley
2011 - 04.2014
Senior Maintenance Technician
Uc Berkeley
2009 - 2011
Handy Person
Self-employeed
2005 - 2009
Painter
Proline Painters
2003 - 2005
Institutional Options Sales Clerk
Casey Securities Inc.
1992 - 2003
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Diablo Valley College
Electrical Trainee Diploma - Electrical Trainee
WyoTech