Samuel Brown:  

Well, to start out, I will paste my resume' which will at least begin to tell you where I have been to some degree. It is a digression but it is a start if I begin to tell my story. Please do not find this too obnoxious or arrogant. This is merely the beginning so you can track me a little to start. sab SAMUEL A BROWN _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROFILE Motivated and results-oriented team player with extensive knowledge of the high- and medium-voltage electrical systems industry. Skilled in planning, coordinating, prioritizing, and monitoring multiple work activities directed toward given goals. Experienced in building teams and working with management and staff at all levels. Skills include: ¿ Project management ¿ Customer service ¿ Team negotiations ¿ Development of training programs ¿ Emergency power restoration, coordination and planning ¿ Financial analysis ¿ Organizational management ¿ Financial and cost accounting ¿ Strategic marketing ¿ Safety/emergency planning ¿ Public speaking and meeting facilitation EXPERIENCE Roseville Electric, Roseville, CA 07/2006 - present Electric Dispatcher/UG Systems Locator/Line Technician ¿ Work as Electric Dispatcher switching the 12kV and 60kV OH/UG electrical system. Perform SCADA programming, interface with SMUD and WAPA, and ACES Power Scheduling. ¿ Construct and maintain 12kV and 60kV OH/UG electrical systems. Locate and mark UG electrical systems. Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Los Angeles, CA 08/2005 ¿ 07/2006 ¿ Load Dispatcher trainee learning complex 4.8kV and 34.5kV switching, generation dispatching, AC/DC transmission dispatching, and scheduling dispatching. City of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA 01/2003 - 08/2005 Electric and Water System Operator ¿ Manage switching and oversight of the Transmission and Distribution Electric system. ¿ Manage and control generation facilities: hydro, turbine and steam cogeneration. ¿ Control and monitor after-hours water, sewer and storm sewer systems. ¿ Prioritize and respond to City of Santa Clara customer concerns and needs. ¿ Coordinate and direct IBEW members in switching activities and outage restoration. Southern Contracting Co., San Marcos, CA 06/2002 ¿ 01/2003 Line Foreman ¿ Supervised OH/UG service installation in SDG&E service area. ¿ Directed work activity of two or more IBEW members. ¿ Managed information and data related to work activities: customer contact, installation information, time records, and daily log. ¿ SDG&E management commented on outstanding work and pleased customers. Henkels & McCoy, San Diego, CA 10/2001 ¿ 06/2002 Lineman ¿ Constructed OH/UG medium and high voltage lines per SDG&E standards. New Business Marketer ¿ Marketed electrical construction services to companies and businesses not served or underserved by Medium- and High-voltage electrical contractors. San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA 07/2000 ¿ 10/2001 Transmission System Operator ¿ Operated SDG&E Electrical Transmission System safely, reliably and efficiently. Maintained system-wide voltage and electrical stability using reactors, capacitors, taps, ...Expand for more