Lester Poston
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 731-635-0719, (C) 731-612-0888,
Objective
A position with an electrical company requiring excellent electrical construction skills and management of work crews in the field. Position should require a variety of tasks from managing work crews, ordering supplies, paperwork, meetings, inspections and co-ordinating work with other aspects of the construction business.
Work Experience
Supervisory Electrician (01/07/2008 – 08/26/2010)
30 years experience with construction, re-modeling, and repair of all types of electric work. Residential and commercial.
Last Employer: Arc Electric
Contact Person: J.B. Smith 901-828-7225
Responsibilities: Supervised electrical crews up to 30 workers. Ordered supplies, co-ordinated with other contractors, handled work inspections, daily paperwork including time sheets, allocated daily work assignments for workers.
Accomplishments: Completed remodeling of building into condominiums and worked on construction of justice complex. Dug for duct work.
Supervisory Electrician (05/07/2007 – 11/07/2008)
30 years electric experience in construction, re-modeling and repair of all types of electric work, residential and commercial.
Last Employer: Merit Electric
Contact Person: Kevin Naquin 985-373-4963
Responsibilities: Supervisory electrician over up to 30 workers. Handled ordering supplies, work schedules, meetings, inspections and paperwork.
Accomplishments: Supervised electric work for St. Jude Hospital. Several buildings that involved high-risk, contained areas for research.
Supervisory Electrician (05/02/2005 – 05/01/2007)
Supervisor of electrical work in both commercial and residential. All aspects of supervisory details.
Last Employer: Allen Electric
Contact Person: Bobby Stillman 901-461-0538
Responsibilities: Supervisor over up to 30 workers. Assigned work, paperwork, ordered supplies, handled inspections, meetings, and co-ordinating work with other companies.
Accomplishments: Completed several electrical projects in a timely manner. Polished supervisory skills.
Education
Establishment: Ripley High School
Degree: graduate
Education Period: 09/01/1971 - 05/23/1974
Average Grade: B
Details: High School graduate. Participated in sports, fund raisers, etc.
Skills
Electricial, heavy equipment operator, plumbing, pipe-fitting
Computer Skills: proficient in basic computer skills
Additional Information
Certifications or Licensures: licensed in heavy equipment operation
Interests
Interests include hunting, fishing, outdoor activities. Also interest in classic cars and motorcycles.