Sam Ash
Electrician Apprentice | Electrician Helper | CA DIR Trainee #T118904
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Registered California Electrician Trainee (CA DIR #T118904) and trade school graduate with extensive hands-on electrical and construction experience spanning residential, commercial, and government infrastructure projects. Completed electrical work on U.S. Department of Defense, U.S.
Department of State, and Raytheon-contracted construction projects including offices, training facilities, and residential buildings. Currently enrolled in the Electrical Program at Laney College, Oakland — Semester 1 completed with perfect attendance. Skilled in residential wiring, electrical installation, wire pulling, conduit work, fixture mounting, panel work, and NEC code compliance.
OSHA 30-Hour certified, drug-free, physically fit, and immediately available for full-time day shifts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Laney College — Electrical Trade School - Oakland, CA
(2026-01)
- Semester 1 completed May 23, 2026 — perfect attendance, never missed a single class
- Residential Wiring — circuits, outlets, switches, panels, and fixtures per NEC code
- Basic Electricity — Ohm's law, electrical theory, series/parallel circuits, load calculations
- Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems — solar panel installation, inverters, EV charger fundamentals
- Lighting Efficiency — LED systems, lighting controls, dimmer installation, energy savings
- OSHA 30-Hour Safety — hazard identification, fall protection, PPE, electrical safety compliance
- Hands-on lab training — practical wiring, tool use, safety procedures, and circuit testing
- Semester 2 begins August 2026 — evening classes only 5–8 PM, no conflict with day shifts
Assistant Engineer — Electrical & Construction - International Construction Projects - Central Asia
(2007 - 2010)
- Served as Assistant Engineer on U.S. government-funded construction and infrastructure projects awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Completed electrical installation work on 100+ residential home office containers including wiring, outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and distribution panels
- Performed electrical work for New Century Consulting (NCC) facilities under the Pentagon's Legacy program and Afghanistan Source Operations Management (ASOM) — U.S. Department of Defense
- Constructed and wired training classrooms and office buildings for Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) intelligence training programs in Gardez Province
- Completed Gate G project awarded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — delivered on time and to full specification
- Worked alongside licensed engineers and electricians on all phases of electrical installation, maintenance, and inspection
- Applied strict safety standards and quality control procedures on all U.S. government-contracted job sites
Electrical Construction Assistant - Raytheon Inc. — DoD Subcontractor - International
(2015 - 2015)
- Completed full electrical installation for large-scale office building constructed for Raytheon Inc., a U.S. Department of Defense subcontractor
- Worked alongside licensed engineers and electricians on wiring, panel installation, lighting systems, and power distribution
- Delivered project to full U.S. government contractor specifications and quality standards
Construction & Electrical Assistant - U.S. Department of State — Contracted Project - International
(2009 - 2009)
- Supported electrical and construction work on U.S. Department of State contracted facility project
- Assisted with full building electrical systems including wiring, fixtures, outlets, and lighting installation
Construction & Electrical Assistant - Government of Afghanistan — School Construction Program - International
(2015 - 2015)
- Completed full construction and electrical installation for multiple government school buildings
- Responsible for all electrical components including wiring, panels, outlets, switches, and lighting systems
- Coordinated with construction teams to deliver complete, inspected, and operational school facilities
Electrician Helper & Handyman - Independent Residential Contractor - California & New York
(2021)
- Performed residential electrical installations including outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, and panel work
- Assisted journeyman electricians with wire pulling, conduit installation, drilling, and fixture mounting
- Diagnosed and troubleshot basic electrical faults using voltage testers and ohmmeters
- Read and interpreted basic blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to support installations
- Followed NEC code requirements and strict safety protocols including full PPE on every job site
Senior Business Developer - Parks Global Solutions LLC - United States
(2018-03 - 2021-06)
- Managed rental and transportation services for U.S. Department of Defense contractors
- Negotiated and developed service contracts in high-demand, mission-critical environments
- Demonstrated 20+ years of professional discipline, reliability, and organizational excellence
Owner / Operator - FBN Logistics Inc. - Bay Area, CA
(2024-01)
- Founded and operate Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) company in the Bay Area
- Manage daily operations — scheduling, dispatch, compliance, vehicle maintenance, and customer service
Gas Station Owner / Manager - Independent Business - Chatham, NY
(2021-09 - 2022-09)
- Owned and operated full-service gas station — staff management, inventory, maintenance, and compliance
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Trade - Laney College — Electrical Trade School (2026-01)
