Overview ____
Motivated and dedicated Electrical Apprentice with over 1,800 hours of hands-on field experience in residential, commercial, and photovoltaic electrical systems. Demonstrates strong technical knowledge, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to continuous learning. Skilled in solar installations, wiring, panel work, and advanced tools. Focused on obtaining journeyman certification and working internationally. Passionate about building photovoltaic systems for indigenous communities to make a meaningful impact.
Certifications, Licenses & Training___ ________________
• Certified WA Electrician Trainee #CURTIKA004NW
• IBEW Member Since 2017
• Shoreline Community College - AAS Degree (45 Credits), Clean Energy Entrepreneurship Expected to graduate by Spring of 2027.
• Washington State Driver's License: WDLCRMKC46FB
• OSHA 30 Certified (2015)
• First-Aid/CPR Certified (2024)
• Scissor Lift Certificate
• Forklift Certification (Classes 1-7)
Core Skills & Competencies________________________________________________________________
• Electrical Installation: Residential/commercial wiring, panels, outlets, lighting, sub-panels 1,000+ Hours obtained and verified through Labor & Industries
• Solar Energy Systems: Racking, Installation, Leveling, Setup, Testing & Troubleshooting: Enphase, Iron Ridge, Snap Rack, Square D, combiner boxes, disconnects, Mast Install
• Diagnostics & Testing: Multimeters, breakers and circuit fault diagnostics
• Tool Expertise: EMT conduit bending, hole hog, rotary hammer, impact drivers, hand tools
• Safety Training: OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, Forklift & Scissor Lift Certified
• Technology Enthusiast: Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontroller systems; Experience with several
CAD and 3D modeling programs including Fusion 360, SketchUp, and Autodesk Revit. Analyze blueprints and schematics effectively.
• Commercial Grade Experience: Cable tray installation, wire pulling, pipe layout & bending, MC installation, circuit testing & troubleshooting, service experience
• Job Site Efficiency: Reliable, punctual, safety-minded, team-oriented
Experience
Electrician Apprentice - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 46
Non-Union: Lee Electric, Mauro Electric, McKinney Electric, Pro Electric
TrueUp - Everett, WA. People Ready October 2025 to November 2025
Amazon Fulfillment Center - Cable tray installation & bracket connection for shelving unit, connected sensor modules with Cat5 cabling, terminated ends, and troubleshooted connectivity.
Panas Electric - Seattle, WA. Aerotek February to September 2025
Four Points by Sheraton. Installed lighting, plugs, one/three way switches, switch plug outlets, regular 120v outlets, 240v range installation, dedicated circuits for microwave and bidet outlets. GFCI installation, hall lighting, can lights, cut in lighting, sconce lights, emergency lighting, and garage light conduit placement (MC) in most cases but in some cases conduit was bent and all thread was used to hang the light track.
Event Services: Instawork - Seattle, WA. December 2023 to February 2025
Varying tasks from event take down and setup, speaker connection, communication equipment, wire management, peripheral installation, sound & communication.
*Obtained a MAST permit and served alcohol beverages and snacks at local arena's and event centers surrounding Seattle, WA.: Angel of the Wind's Event Center (Everett), T-Mobile Park (SODO), Lumen Field (SODO), and Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle Center).
Pro Electric - Arlington, WA February to October 2023
Apprentice Electrician - Residential - 02. Temporary pole setup, conduit placement & connection with glue and fittings into vault setting. Wired two units per day (2 bedroom apartments) and installed hallway lighting, garage lighting, participated in the rough in portion. I also did trim work where I installed doorbells, garbage disposals, dishwasher outlets, troubleshooted connectivity (GFCI's needed to be reset). On some occasions some of the connectivity was not constant due to improper bonding of the wire nut connections.
Artisan Electric - Seattle, WA July 2022 to January 2023
Apprentice Electrician - Residential – 02. Installed residential photovoltaic systems. Prepared layout and Installed Square D, Iron Ridge, Sun Modo, Sun Microsystems processors inside various Combiner Boxes, Track for panels, leveled array, connected panels in parallel or series depending on layout and confirmed azimuth angle of modules to be solar south facing. I excelled in this second photovoltaic position.
Electrical Systems & Solutions Incorporated (ESSI) - Seattle, WA February to July 2022
Electrician Helper - Residential/Commercial - 01/02. Over 500 hours obtained in residential experience as an electrician helper. Photovoltaic installation training was received through this employer. I assisted in installing over two dozen photovoltaic module systems ranging between 18-32 panels per system. I also did panel upgrades, service calls, remodel work, and little but some new construction with this company.
Electrician Apprentice-Additional contracts in Puget Sound area
The Juice Company 2022
Artisan Electric 2022
McKinney Electric 2010
Mauro Electric 2005
Le Electric 2000-2003
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