Experience

• 

  Intellectual takeout

  Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Research associate intern

  Assessed, categorized, and prepared short summary on research topics related to philosophy, economics, politics, history, and education.♦ Contributed research towards 20+ topics for use in digital publications.

• 

  Action electric

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  Commercial electrican

  Assisted lead electricians with commercial rough-ins, trims, and resolving issues related to electrical system installations.♦ Completed installations of large scale commercial electrical systems.♦ Played key role on all aspects of 10+ large-scale commercial construction initiatives.

• 

  Battaglia industries, inc.

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2017

  Commercial electrican

  Installed, wired, and repaired electrical commercial systems. Read blueprints. Purchased and maintained material inventory. Mentored two electrical apprentices through all stages of installations. Collaborated with other trades personnel, architects, and project stakeholders to ensure construction projects progressed on-time and schedule.♦ Led small scale installation projects guaranteeing overall project progresses on-time within scope.♦ Assisted with 10+ large-scale commercial construction projects from start to finish. Show less

• 

  Genesis electric & technologies, inc.

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Commercial electrician

  Installed commercial electrical systems. Studied blueprints, ordered and handled materials. Investigated and resolved issues. Coached more than four apprentices through all stages of installations.♦ Served as project lead/foreman on installation of large commercial electrical systems.♦ Liaised with other tradespeople, architects, and project stakeholders to ensure construction project met overall objectives.♦ Supervised electricians throughout projects to secure necessary on-site materials for installation.♦ Contributed to 10+ large-scale commercial construction projects from initiation to completion. Show less

• 

  T.p.i. building code consultants, inc.

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2020

  Electrical / building/ property maintenance inspector

  Conducted commercial and residential electrical and building and property maintenance inspections. Supervised two other inspectors and building department property maintenance staff. Preserved proper records of inspections and produce comprehensive reports on complaints and rejections. Assessed occupancies for electrical safety compliance and wrote work orders to correct conditions/hazards and safety violations.♦ Mitigated detailed building code issues with city residents, business owners, and contractors including aiding building official in adjudication process.♦ Managed Community Development Property Maintenance Program with two other inspectors.♦ Conducted more than 1,000 electrical inspections and addresses/resolved 1,000+ unique building code property maintenance cases. Show less

• 

  City of milwaukee

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Electrical inspector

  Oversee and review 20+ simultaneous electrical system installations outside and inside commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Review complaints and aldermanic service inquiries and prepare work orders to address issues. Execute re-inspections. Preserve proper records of inspections and produce comprehensive reports on complaints and rejections. Assess occupancies for electrical safety compliance and write work orders to correct hazards and safety violations. Teach journey-level and master electricians about code requirements to complete installations complying with national and local regulations. Collaborate with contractors, builders, other inspectors, local residents and business owners, and architects on electrical configurations and explaining codes and ordinances.♦ Completed 1,567 electrical inspections with zero electrical hazards or customer complaints. Show less

• 

  City of greenfield, wi

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2024

  Chief electrical inspector

  Oversee all aspects of the Inspection Services Division including permitting and inspecting all electrical system installations outside and inside commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Review complaints and aldermanic service inquiries and prepare work orders to address issues. Execute re-inspections. Preserve proper records of inspections and produce comprehensive reports on complaints and rejections. Assess occupancies for electrical safety compliance and write work orders to correct hazards and safety violations. Teach journey-level and master electricians about code requirements to complete installations complying with national and local regulations. Collaborate with contractors, builders, other inspectors, local residents and business owners, and architects on electrical configurations and explain codes and ordinances.As department lead, I leverage my strong work ethic and commitment to excellent customer service to manage operations, personnel, and strategy. Spearhead initiatives to improve efficiency while maintaining high-quality inspections and customer satisfaction. Personally handle escalated issues from residents and businesses to ensure positive resolutions. Created a training program that improved inspector onboarding, enhancing consistency in inspections and record keeping. - Completed 3,000+ electrical inspections with zero electrical hazards or customer complaints. - Lead Inspection Services Department of two other inspectors and two admin staff members Show less

• 

  City of des plaines

  Dec 2024 - now

  Chief electrical inspector

  As Chief Electrical Inspector, I am responsible for conducting field inspections during building construction and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes. This includes making on-site decisions to address and correct deviations. I inspect residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies to verify that electrical installations conform to required standards.My duties also include investigating and reporting on electrical complaints and inspecting appliances and equipment in various establishments to ensure compliance. I perform inspections related to the issuance of business registration licenses, ensuring electrical systems meet necessary regulations.I assist the Plan Coordinator in reviewing one-line diagrams and engineered designs during the permitting process to ensure compliance with applicable codes. I meet with contractors, homeowners, builders, business owners, and architects to recommend plan revisions when issues such as code violations or ambiguities arise.Additionally, I contribute to the development of local amendments and regulations and perform other tasks as assigned by my supervisor. Show less