Natalie Cervantes
Long Beach
Summary
Dedicated electrical foreman bringing several years of commitment and quality industry experience. Aiming to utilize in-depth knowledge of industrial and commercial wiring and electrical applications to add value to the team. Effectiveness in training lower level apprentices to thrive in the trade.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Foreman
DSE Electric
Los Angeles
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised electrical installation projects to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Coordinated daily work schedules for team members on various job sites.
- Managed inventory of electrical supplies and tools for ongoing projects.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety procedures effectively.
- Collaborated with project managers to align tasks with project timelines and goals.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality met industry standards and regulations.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Scheduled and coordinated the installation of electrical systems for new construction projects.
- Ensured that all personnel onsite adhered to OSHA requirements regarding workplace safety.
- Ordered necessary supplies and parts required for completion of electrical jobs.
- Maintained records of materials used, labor hours worked, and progress reports on projects.
- Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work, and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Monitored job sites daily to ensure that all work was performed according to specifications and in a safe manner.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to promote awareness and adherence to protocols.
- Updated and edited all drawings with design changes requested by client.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Journeyman Electrician
L.K. Comstock
Los Angeles
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment and systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project completion and safety compliance.
- Installed electrical systems in industrial machinery and equipment.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the correct wiring of industrial machinery.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers and crimpers to complete repairs or installations.
- Installed and maintained electrical equipment in accordance with industry standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers in order to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Trained apprentices on proper safety procedures while working around hazardous electricity sources.
- Assisted in the installation of power distribution centers for large scale industrial projects.
- Placed conduit inside designated partitions, walls or other concealed areas.
- Complied with OSHA regulations regarding safe working practices when performing job duties.
Electrical Apprentice
Comet Electric
Los Angeles
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted electricians with installation of wiring and electrical systems.
- Maintained inventory of electrical supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Supported the installation of lighting fixtures and outlets in residential projects.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in electrical work.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
Electrical Apprentice
DSE Electric
Los Angeles
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted electricians with installation of wiring and electrical systems.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical equipment and tools for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues on job sites.
- Maintained inventory of electrical supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Followed safety protocols while working on high-voltage systems and equipment.
- Documented work progress and reported issues to senior electricians regularly.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Supported troubleshooting of electrical issues in residential and commercial settings.
- Followed safety protocols when working with high voltage electricity.
- Completed minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light bulbs, switches and receptacles.
- Identified faulty wiring conditions that could cause accidents or fires.
- Measured, cut and bent wire conduits using various hand tools.
- Connected power supply wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Worked closely with electricians to learn proper techniques for installing electrical systems.
- Installed conduit for wiring installations.
Education
General Electrician - Inside Wireman
Electrical Training Institute
Los Angeles, CA 09.2019 - 08.2024
GED
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Electrical installation
- Troubleshooting systems
- Project coordination
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Blueprint analysis
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- OSHA regulations
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Delegation skills
- Workforce planning
- Electrical systems installation
- Power tool operation
- Contractor conflict mediation
- Codes compliance
- Project management
- Willingness to learn
- Quality control
- Forklift operation
- Crew supervision
- Scaffolding set up
- Active listening
- Team building
- Presentation skills
- Relationship building
- Installation scheduling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
General Electrician
Advanced Control Lighting
NFPA70
OSHA 30
Electrical Vehicle Chargers
First Aid & CPR
Foremanship CBA
Advanced Conduit Bending
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
DSE Electric
09.2025 - 03.2026
Journeyman Electrician
L.K. Comstock
10.2023 - 06.2025
Electrical Apprentice
Comet Electric
02.2022 - 10.2023
General Electrician - Inside Wireman
Electrical Training Institute
09.2019 - 08.2024
Electrical Apprentice
DSE Electric
02.2019 - 01.2022
GED