Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
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Charles A. Wrigley

Dardenne

Summary

Knowledgeable Manager with background in executive leadership. Guided strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President

TD4 Electrical
11.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.

Director of Systems Division

TD4 Electrical
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.

Project Manager

TD4 Electrical
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Electronic Sales Representative

SimplexGrinnell
01.2011 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for selling, quoting, and estimating electronic systems.
  • Achieved or exceeded booking quota for FY12 through FY17.
  • Worked with multiple electronic contractors to provide system integration.
  • Specialized in retrofit and design build projects, proficient with International Building Code and National Fire Code NFPA.

Service Technician

SimplexGrinnell
11.2006 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for repairing IL Nurse Call service calls.
  • Maintained 44 Floor Sentient Nurse call Network at St. Johns Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
  • Responsible for repairing camera and telephony entry systems.
  • Fire alarm Technician.
  • Proficient technician on Halcon and Roam Alert systems.
  • Considered champion at district level on nurse call service calls.
  • On call supervisor for after hours nurse call service calls.

Electrician

Adam's Mark Hotel
06.2006 - 11.2006
  • Responsible for maintaining electrical aspects of hotel.

Maintenance Supervisor

United States Navy
06.2001 - 08.2005
  • Supervised and evaluated 6 member team responsible for the maintenance on Aegis Fire Control System, Aegis Operation Readiness Testing System, and ACSSF 400 Hz Converters.
  • Responsible for training new members in department on all aspects of electrical troubleshooting and knowledge and conduct involved while standing ship's self defense watch.
  • Assisted Destroyer Squadron 04 Commodore in informing naval pilots during training exercises on mission objectives and preferred tactics.
  • Technical liaison between Commodore staff and ship's technicians.
  • Lead technician and technician expert for preventative maintenance on Aegis Fire Control System, Aegis Operation Readiness Testing System, and ACSSF 400 Hz Converters.
  • Repaired 40 major degrading casualties in an expedient manner resulting in ship's superior self defense.

Education

Advanced Electronics Technician Core -

Nava Service School Command
Great Lakes, IL

Fire Controlman Class A School - undefined

Nava Service School Command
Great Lakes, IL

Aegis Fire Control System/Operation Readiness Test System Operation and Maintenance - undefined

Aegis Training
Dahlgren, VA

Skills

  • Efficient coordination with groups of diverse social and economic backgrounds
  • Great time management
  • Experienced Manager
  • Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations
  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership
  • Excellent people skills
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Fire Alarm Design Course, Simplex Grinnell, St. Louis, MO.
  • Acclivus R3 Sales Course, R3 Solutions, Dallas, TX.
  • Zettle Sentinel 600 Nurse Call, Simplex Grinnell, Westminster, MA.
  • EZ Care Nurse Call, Simplex Grinnell, Westminster, MA.
  • Vital Touch Nurse Call, Simplex Grinnell, Westminster, MA.
  • Halco Administrator, Kmark, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Small Fire Panel Technician, Simplex Grinnell, Westminster, MA.
  • 4100U Service and Programming Technician, Simplex Grinnell, St. Louis, MO.

Timeline

Vice President

TD4 Electrical
11.2023 - Current

Director of Systems Division

TD4 Electrical
06.2021 - 11.2023

Project Manager

TD4 Electrical
04.2018 - 06.2021

Electronic Sales Representative

SimplexGrinnell
01.2011 - 04.2018

Service Technician

SimplexGrinnell
11.2006 - 01.2011

Electrician

Adam's Mark Hotel
06.2006 - 11.2006

Maintenance Supervisor

United States Navy
06.2001 - 08.2005

Fire Controlman Class A School - undefined

Nava Service School Command

Aegis Fire Control System/Operation Readiness Test System Operation and Maintenance - undefined

Aegis Training

Advanced Electronics Technician Core -

Nava Service School Command

Awards

Two Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals for outstanding performance in duties assigned., Two Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals for participation in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom., One Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for participation in Operation Iraq Freedom.
Charles A. Wrigley