Edward L. Hardison II

722 Cherry Hill Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35214

205-613-2075

205-798-8604

edward.hardison2@gmail.com and portfolio: available on request

 

Educational Background

 

2010-2011

ITT Technical Institute: Bessemer, Alabama

Associate of Science in Computer Drafting and Design 3.48 GPA

Graduation December 2011

Honor and Perfect Attendance Award

 

2000-2003

Tennessee State University: Nashville, TN

Electrical Engineering 3.0 GPA

Honor Awards

 

1996-2000

Alabama School of Fine Arts/Minor High School: Birmingham, Alabama

Advanced Academic Diploma (Emphasis in Math and Science) 3.2 GPA

Graduation Date: May 2000

 

 

Course Focus:

3d Modeling, Engineering Graphics/Design I & II, Civil Drafting/GIS, Materials and Processing, Architectural Design/Design I& II, Calculus I & II

 

Skills and Credentials

Electrician:

·               Fluent with Blueprints: (Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, Schematics)

·               Conduit installation and bending: (EMT and Rigid(sizes ½", ¾", 1", 1 ½", 2"-4" PVC (sizes ¾"-6")

·               Product installation/ Troubleshooting: [Light switches (single pole, 3-way, 4-way switches) Receptacles (single, duplex, range and dryer plugs) Lights Fixtures (in cadence and florescent) Electrical Panel installation/service ATS, Generators, Transformers

 

Computer Aided Drafting and Design

·               Proficient with AutoCad 1996-2014, Autodesk Inventor 2010-2012, Autodesk Revit 2010/2012 SolidWorks

·               Proficient with All Microsoft Office Programs including: Powerpoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

 

Graphic Deisgn

Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

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Work History

 

2014-Present

Expo Displays Birmingham, Alabama

Engineering Detailing/Project Management

·               Took projects from the design phase to shipping phase by making conceptual designs engineering sound.

·               Applied product lines in existence to custom exhibits to make the most cost effective decisions

·               Arranged shipping and handling for crates and exhibits from warehouse to show floor.

Notable Projects

·               MOC Products 30x50 Custom Exhibit

o       Won Best in Show

·               Umbree International Coolers Exhibits 20x30 Custom Exhibit

o       Won Best in Show

·               Logitech  (Studio Blue Graphics House) 30x30 Custom Exhibit

 

 

2009-2015

Hardison Designs, LLC Birmingham, Alabama

Installation and Sales of Electronic Surveillance Equipment

Photographer

·              Oversaw the hiring and training

·              Managed 2 employees

·              Handled clients from introduction of products, presentation of plan, sale, ordering and installation of devices

Projects

·              Hardison/Jones Wedding Prep photo-shoots

·  Engagement photo-shoot, bridal shower, and

·              Monumental Construction Services

·  Removed all previous wiring and devices

·  Designed new wiring and structure of new office space

·              Belle Mina Community Center

·  Designed plans, layouts, and design

·  Designed and assisted with remodel of purchased space

 

2014

Modular Connections (through Onin Engineering Staffing) Birmingham, Alabama

Electrical Designer/3D Designer

·              Took customer request and produced layout/blueprint construction drawings

·              Reproduced parts and structure in 3 dimensional drawings with animation and walkthrough

Projects

·              Limestone County Storm shelter

·              Huntsville, AL Storm shelter

·              Southwest Florida Storm shelter

 

2012-2013

KBR Birmingham, Alabama

Electrical/Instrumentation Designer

Design details and schematics and correct (scrub) previous drawings

Applied Electrical and Building Codes to concepts to make construction drawings

Proficient with current NEC Codes

 

Projects

·               SWA Trash-to-Cash Energy Creation

·   Design of PLC and MCC for generator

·   Design of loops for instrumentation for generator and electrical devices

·               MeadWestVaCo No.2 Boiler Rebuild

·   Design of MCC rebuild

·               IP Courtland Mills

·   Participated with FEL-I and FEL-II for client

 

 

2008-2009

Nixon's Electrical Contractor Birmingham, Alabama

3rd Year Apprentice Electrician/Team Leader

·              Residential and Commercial installation and trouble shooting

·              Responsible for scheduling, training and delegation of duties for 5-7 team members

·              Conduit Specialist (EMT, Rigid, IR, MC, XO Cable)

·              Foot, Pneumatic , and hand bender

 

Projects

·              Faith Chapel Church Community Center Domes

·  Assisted with control panel design and layout

·  Assisted with layout of devices and building layout

·  Oversaw electrical construction and installation for Dome 1, 2 and 5 under supervision of foreman

·  Installed motor controls for industrial size ventilation systems

·  Assisted with layout of backup generator, installed generator and ATS for all 6 Domes

 

·              Faith Chapel Church Main Dome Renovations

·  Installed two high intensity, high discharge projectors

·  Installed motor controls for moving screens for teen center

·              Mountain Brook High School, Booker T. Washington Elem., Hudson Elem.

·  Demo previous construction and existing wiring

·  Assisted with control panels design

·  Assisted with layout of electrical instruments and devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

Marathon Electrical Contractor Birmingham, Alabama

Apprentice Electrician

 

·              Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter, measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

·              Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order. Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools. Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

·              Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools. Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck.

Projects

            I-459 Hilton Express

            Trained and learned skills needed to become a skilled electrician. 

            Installed and wired electrical devices and instruments.

 

            Trussville High School

            Installed and wired electrical devices and instruments.

 

 

References Available Upon Request+