Bidding and SalesSkilled in evaluating the scope of a job and acquiring the materials needed.Managed 1099 skilled contractors.Managed 8 RF and Electric construction crews.Completed 15 cellular tower and cellular rooftop projects yearly.Detailed material takeoffs based on engineering plans.Oversaw the procurement process for electrical material and equipment needs.Developed a network of vendors and distributors to strive for the most cost-effective solutions.Tracked work orders through to completion, ensuring milestones aligned with scheduled deadlines.Handled city permits and inspections, plan submittals and corrections. Reviewed third-party equipment documentation, wiring and constructions designs for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.Coordinate with and advise to on-site construction crews and installers to ensure material were installed to the client's design specifications and best practices were followed.Conducted on-site evaluations of electrical work to assess progress, quality, and adherence to design specifications.Collaborated with internal teams, including project managers, engineers, and construction personnel, to ensure seamless project execution.Kept updated on industry best practices, regulations, and advancements in electrical construction technology.Created and improved company job optimization tools to assist in electrical and RF construction process.

12 Cell Antennae installations: North Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, San Bernadino, and San Diego regions.Managed assigned accounts, Project Coordinating and Client Consulting.Created a collaborative environment, with the opportunity to work with clients from a variety of industries and closely with members from all departments across the company.Managed the efficient flow of communication across project teams.Ensured our customer service standards and safety requirements were understood and met.Communicated directly with clients from project inception to completion.Effectively managed clients’ timelines ensuring we adhered to scope, guaranteeing projects were executed properly.Prepared client proposals and internal project-related documentation such as requests for designs/estimates and work orders.Worked closely with Design, Estimating, Project Management, and Production teams to ensure design goals, budgets, and schedules were met for each project.Advised construction managers on recommended courses of action or areas needing improvement as they pertain to an assigned account.Provided support to clients and construction crew as needed.Traveled to trade shows, attended workshops and hosted a booth, 1000+ attendee engagements.

Inventor of the Goofy Foot, an alternative video game (Nintendo Entertainment System) controller. Funded through Kickstarter. Creator or the Full Length MP3 NES Cartridge _ Goofy Foot - Power Chiptunes. Funded on Kickstarter, showcased as a Kickstarter “Project We Love” Convention and Exposition brand ambassador: TotalRadNES, Game On Expo, and the Classic Tetris World Championship.Event coordinator: marketing events, tournaments, fundraisers, and market research gatherings.Circuit design and board layout, proficient with Eagle, KiCad, Altium software.Parts and fabrication sourcing: price negotiations, scheduling, quality assurance. Manufacturing relations: PCB fabrication, plastic injection molding, packaging, and assembly.Product design: functionality, performance, appearance, and packaging.Brand development: Successful Kickstarter campaign, web store, and social media presence.Supply chain management.Design reviews and alterations: CATIA, Solidworks, and Autodesk Fusion 360, Photoshop and Illustrator.Technical writing: Instructional assembly tutorials (illustrated), product reviews, and user manuals. Customer relations and service management.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Electrical Industry, with the ability to prepare bids and pricing in collaboration with the estimating group.Built strategic and valuable relationships with new and existing customers throughout the Southern California region.Worked with team members to ensure customers have an excellent experience throughout the sales process.Identified customers’ electrical needs and potential upgrades, providing service and product options within and around their budget.Created opportunities through OEMs by networking with product reps, establishing new business relationships and installation opportunities with their customers. Developed opportunities by making outbound calls, receiving inbound calls, sending/receiving emails, creating presentations, and coordinating calls with customers and appropriate internal departments. Provided input for business unit activities and projections in our business development.Responsible for maintaining an appropriate workload to achieve revenue, gross profit, and NET business unit goals.Meet or exceeded the net profit target.Planned and implemented annual forecasts and budgets in conjunction with the Business Director.

Operations and ManagementResponsible for job profitability within predetermined company gross profit parameters.Responsible for all operations activities within the Electrical Business Unit, including obtaining and maintaining electrical licensing for the Southwest Region.Ensured all operating costs were being monitored closely and maintained within budget as compared to revenue.Responsible for development and growth of the management, supervision, and skilled workforce within the company.Maintained, monitored, and searched for continuous improvements in all aspects of safety, quality, customer service, and productivity.Focused on core employee retention and reduced turnover by maintaining a high level of employee engagement.Worked closely with the HR department to ensure all employee issues and concerns were handled effectively.Coordinated with all departments and business units to ensure all company policies & procedures were being followed.Handled maintenance of vehicles and equipment.Responsible for all Electrical Business unit asset management.

Developed and held community STEAM workshops.Curated, setup, and installed 13 PC setups for the Torrance YMCA after school programs.Assembled Board of Directors.Developed and wrote Organization By-Laws.Acquired 501.3.C status through the IRS.Procured funding and donations.Organized E Waste collection events.Held youth and adult technology workshops.

Managed 8 electricians, overseeing the maintenance and operations of the Long Beach Arena, Conventions Center, and the Terrance and Beverly Theaters.Set power for planned events per event contracts, diagrams, and plans.Perform facility electrical installations, upgrades, maintenance, and repairs on high power and low power systems (DMX, lighting controllers, irrigation control, and other relay-based systems).Liaison to union contractors, Verizon (LB Arena 5G Project), and contracted Holiday Light installation workers.Answer and resolve daily maintenance requests and help tickets.Residential, Commercial, Industrial high voltage electrical work per NFPA 70 as well as local government regulations and codes.Journeyman Electrician Routine tasks: Wire Pulling, Conduit layout and installation, Panel and Box mounting and setup.Tool and Equipment care, maintenance, and repair.Specialized in high power distribution and control systems.

Old School Gamer Magazine (Print and Digital / bi-monthly) column "Coins Detected in Pocket" is an exploration into a classic arcade/console video game, a profile on that games top player(s), followed up with an interview with that gladiator sharing their history and tips.

Senior Field Engineer / IT Support Support and maintain network infrastructure and information systems.16 locations - Metropolitan Area NetworkManaged corporate Help Desk and field support teamMonitor trouble ticketing systems, SysAid Help DeskNew hire training – IT Support, software specific.Project manager: Information Systems installations at new dealerships - Audi Pacific (Torrance) (2013), Fisker Santa Monica (2012), Subaru Pacific (Torrance) (2013), and Porsche South Bay (Hawthorne) (2016). Coordinate vendors and spec hardware.Equipment supported includes: user PCs, printers, brand specific automotive technician diagnostic tools, LAN and Wi-Fi networks, along with servers and switches.

Tour manager for Dead Meadow (Los Angeles, CA / Washington DC): US/CA Tour Summer 2004 (Icarus Line), US/CA Tour Fall 2004 (The Warlocks), US/CA Tour Spring 2005 (Jennifer Gentle), US/CA Summer 2006 (Sleater Kinney)Guitar Technician / Equipment Engineer: Aaron North (Nine Inch Nail, Jubilee, Icarus Line), The Youth Group (Sidney, Australia) at the Coachella Valley Music Festival 2007, The Plastiscines (Paris, France) Nylon Magazine Summer Tour 2009, Kim Deal / The Breeders (Dayton, OH) A.T.P. Tour 2010.

Plan, coordinate and supervise the work of several field survey (3) crews. Instruct survey crews in the field layout of the more difficult construction projects, in replacing lost survey monuments, in setting property corners on city land from legal descriptions and title information, and in performing other aspects of survey work. Serve as the liaison between public utilities, contractors, and subcontractors during construction to provide continuity in the assignment of survey crews. Attend pre-construction conferences to convey information of contractors' intent to field crews and the engineering design, inspection, and materials sections. Coordinate work assignments with the schedule of the contractor to ensure timely completion of projects. Conduct and supervise the research of public records in connection with land surveys. Conduct and supervise field surveys as party chief. Perform and supervise various surveying functions including boundary surveys, topography surveys, construction surveys, etc. Participated in preparation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work. Communicate on technical matters with the client.

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