1012 N.

Wood St, #2, Chicago, Il 60622 Phone 773 818 0799

dk66a19a@westpost.net
Declan Kerr
Summary of qualifications
Highly skilled safety and eco-conscious licensed electrician with technical abil
ity and experience managing and prioritizing large volume of work orders for res
idential, commercial and industrial projects.
* Service and Repair - Expertise at troubleshooting, monitoring and implementing
service and repair work. Perform preventative maintenance in compliance with sa
fety regulations and electrical codes.
* Equipment Installation - Fully qualified electrician by trade with vast experi
ence in residential, commercial and industrial fields. Experienced in estimating
and reading blueprints.
* Customer Service - Outstanding commitment to quality and service. Adept at com
munication with vendors, team members and customers to deliver excellent service
.
* Administration - Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multip
le time sensitive work orders. Efficient at managing others and working with var
ious departments and contractors. Experienced in systematic coordination and imp
lementation of policies and procedures.
* Organization - Proficient in dealing with scheduling, obtaining permits, super
vision of work and analysis of work quality. Strive to complete assigned project
s in an ordered and controlled manner, to the highest standard of workmanship an
d within the specified budget.
Professional experience
Lagan Construction, Inc, Chicago IL 11/04-
Current
Superintendant for electrical contractor.
* Estimate, design, manage, and oversee electrical projects.
* Install and maintain motors, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers.
* Determine and use appropriate tools and equipment to repair, install, replace,
and test circuits and equipments.
* Prioritize, organize and coordinate on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
* Keen interest in energy efficiency and reducing utility costs.
* Meet with architects and engineers to draft, finalize and arrange for any nece
ssary alterations to blueprint.
* Coordinate with owners, site engineers, maintenance and property managers at a
ll times throughout duration of project.
* Organize electrical inspections and liaison with utility companies.
* Ensure that work performed is to contract specifications and in line with Chic
ago electrical code & National electrical code & OSHA safety regulations.
* Order materials and form relationships with various electrical supply companie
s.

Claddagh Enterprises Ltd Chicago, IL 01/03- 11/

04
Foreman for electrical contractor specializing in maintenance of downtown Chicag
o mid-rise buildings.
* Carried out electrical installations and upgraded services in mid-rise buildin
gs.
* Troubleshoot problems in various locations, including motors, power failures a
nd performed appropriate repairs.
* Frequently on lifts making necessary switch outs to floodlighting in car parki
ng facilities.
* Responsible for estimating time and material for each project.
* Responsible for training new employees.
* Met with clients to establish their goals and to provide the necessary service
to achieve that goal.
BON Electrical Ltd, Belfast, N. Ireland 12/99
- 1/03
Journeyman Electrician
* With BON Electrical, I was a member of TEEU (Technical Engineering & Electrica
l Union) Ireland's largest engineering union. This further helped broaden my com
mercial and industrial experience working on schools, universities, retail store
s, banks, restaurants, hotels, government buildings, warehouses, Oil Refinery in
Cork, Pfizer pharmaceutical plants and various manufacturing facilities.
Sine Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney Australia 11/98 -
12/99
Electrician
* Gained valuable experience with large Electrical construction company on high
profile projects such as the Sydney International Airport where we upgraded ligh
ting and power systems.
* Technically exposed to A/C & D/C applications at various railway station upgra
des for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
CES (Craigavon Electrical Services), Belfast, N. Ireland 8/92 -11/98
Electrician
* Served Electrical Apprenticeship with large electrical contractor in Northern
Ireland. Worked on projects ranging from basic residential installations to the
heavy commercial and industrial practices.
Education
Belfast Technical College, Belfast, N. Ireland
* Electrical technical college diploma in electrical studies. Sept 1992 - June
1996
* Graduated from Christian Brothers Grammar School, Belfast in June 1992
Computer Skills
Experience with MS Office Suite, QuickBooks and Windows ME.