Jose Serrano has over 10 years of experience as an electrician and operations manager. He currently works as a lighting technician for the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, where he maintains lights and performs electrical work. Previously he served in the US Air Force as an equipment custodian and work scheduler. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and training in electrical engineering.

1. JOSE M. SERRANO
5055 W. Hacienda Ave. , Las Vegas, NV 89118
Cell: (818) 515-6936
jose.mserrano@yahoo.com
* Focused Operations Manager: successful in contract negotiation and process improvement. Remains calm
and poised even in high-pressure situations.
Leverages in-depth knowledge of industry trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new
growth and expansion.
* Performs planning activities. Performs facility surveys. Prepares cost estimates for in-service work.
Coordinates plans for all employees involved
* Seasoned Electrician with 10 years experience providing quality service in all electrical home and industrial
repair projects
* Results-focused management professional offering over six years of progressive leadership experience.
* Transforms high-potential staff into outstanding leaders who demonstrate the creativity and savvy that is
critical for success.
Secret Clearance
Safety-oriented
Computer-savvy
Strong work Ethics
Supervision and training
Complies with safety and environmental
regulations
Staff development focused
Policy/program development
09/2013 to Current
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE
Las Vegas, Nevada
Lighting Technician
* Maintains the VIVA Vision canopy lights for the Fremont Street Experience
* Consistently works to code on all projects, utilizing drawings and manuals.
* Performs all electrical maintenance and upgrades for all facilities within the Fremont Street experience
* Performs Journeyman Level electrical duties with little to no supervision
* Successfully troubleshoots and repairs circuit boards to maintain the VIVA Vision screen running for
thousands of daily visitors
* Served as mentor to junior team members.
12/2012 to 05/2013
US AIR FORCE
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
Equipment Custodian
* Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 12 employees
* Served as mentor to junior team members on all electrical matters
* Managed receipt, storage and issue of equipment worth over $3.2B
* Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments while deployed and home station
* Acted as a liaison between logistics, carriers and customers to ensure timely delivery of all assets
* Ensures/tracks proper maintenance and inspection of all hand/power tools used to perform job safely
12/2009 to 12/2012
US AIR FORCE
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Work Scheduler/Programmer
* Efficiently planned/scheduled and ensured completion of 1.1K job request within a six month period
SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE

2. * Completed 261 hrs of electrical distribution systems maintenance course. Enhanced high voltage technical
skills on all associated equipment
* Trained 64 facility engineering staff members on National Electric Code requirements
* Led three in the installation of 24 outlets that enabled preheating capabilities for all snow removal equipment
ensuring 24 hour operation readiness
* Managed and ensured compliance by all employees of the Lock-Out-Tag-Out program
* Identified and rectified inadequate grounding grid. Managed team of five professionals.Installed and bonded
over 36 ground rods. Averted safety write-ups safeguarding $1.6M in critical assets
04/2003 to 12/2009
US AIR FORCE
Nellis Air Force Base, NV
Electrical Systems Journeyman
* Installed safety systems, including emergency lighting, uninterruptedly power systems and battery systems
* Responded to emergency callbacks and provided on-site support for all installation residents
* Examined and created solutions for high voltage electrical system issues
* Consistently worked to code on all projects, utilizing drawings and manuals
* Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems on a daily basis
* Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment worth $3.4M
* Trained 14 on all current fall protection and equipment maintenance requirements
2016BACHELOR OF ARTS: PSYCHOLOGY
Ashford University, San Diego, CA, USA
3.1 GPA
2011ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Air Force Training, Wichita Falls, TX, USA
Advanced High Voltage Distribution
2010ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Air Force Training , Wichita Falls, TX, USA
Advance Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
People Management:
Led a crew of six in the installation of 138 light fixtures. Significantly improving the quality of life and
safety of 132 residents
Expertly trained 30 junior members on computerized metering system. Boosted the knowledge/number
of qualified operators
Installed wiring and electrical appliances for residential and commercial construction sites with a 40%
ahead-of-schedule rate
Project Management:
Renovated fitness locker room. Outfitted 23 devices/250 ft of electrical circuit on a project worth over
$38K. Efforts praised by 3K installation personnel
Planned and executed the replacement of 50 high voltage disconnecting plugs. Providing easy
disconnecting means for 16 - 6.6 KVA regulators
Certified for HAZCOM management. Ensured program expertise and compliance
Taught class on hazardous locations. Met all requirements for upgrade training and advanced job skill
for 32 co-workers
EDUCATION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS