Shawn Modersohn www.shawnmodersohn.com shawn@shawnmodersohn.com Experience Lead Electrician 2024 - Present Alta Forest Products Shelton, Washington • Planning work, ordering materials, and consistently achieving organizational goals • Using (CSSM) software to create work orders, manage inventory, and order materials • Building Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for industrial process and reporting • Building control cabinets for Programmable Logic Controllers and Variable Frequency Drives • Programming Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software (SCADA) • Creating PLC programs to automate mill operations improving safety and productivity • Troubleshooting, configuring, and calibrating scanners and optimizers for peak efficiency • Teaching junior electricians about safety, theory, and National Electric Code (NEC) Industrial Electrician 2018 - 2023 Sierra Pacific Industries Shelton, Washington • Wired circuits, motors, Variable Frequency Drives, and automation controls (VFD) • Made repairs during breakdowns, scheduled maintenance, and proactively prevented mechanical and electrical problems • Installed computers, cameras, sensors, and associated software for industrial automation • Used welders, lathes, and other metal fabrication tools to improve electrical infrastructure • Used Ladder Logic to make necessary program changes for Programmable Logic Controllers • Managed electrical projects by coordinating plans, ordering materials, and executing work • Assisted millwrights in mechanical work for planning, maintenance, and during challenging upset conditions Electrical Apprentice 2014 - 2018 IBEW Local 46 Seattle, Washington • Became familiar with industrial spaces, hazards, and safety protocols such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) • Learned electrical theory and construction with both classroom and field experience • Installed new raceways, circuits, and panels in accordance to the National Electric Code • Installed low voltage controls for building automation and fire safety systems • Worked on service calls to quickly diagnose and fix electrical problems • Read blueprints in rapidly evolving projects to accurately complete the construction • Invited to the safety committee by recognizing hazards and proposing corrective actions • Consistently received high academic grades and excellent performance reviews • Became certified on forklifts and scissor lifts Computer Technician 2010 - 2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lacey, Washington • Resolved technical issues for staff using a ticket based tracking system • Maintained servers and network equipment using Windows, Linux, and CiscoIOS • Created a network based imaging server able to deploy desktops to remote office locations • Worked to migrate physical servers into a virtualization based platform using Hyper-V • Transferred land line phone systems to VOIP installing hardware, software, and servers • Implemented solutions for research staff to enable data interoperability with outside organizations using various scripting tools such as the Perl programming language Network Installation Technician 2008 - 2009 TechConFed JBLM, Washington • Installed raceways in government buildings for the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network • Became proficient with construction tools, materials, and installation methods • Pulled and terminated CAT 6 cable for network patch panels, switches, and server racks • Coordinated with U.S. Army personnel to schedule times that minimize business interruptions • Required to pass background checks enabling access to sensitive areas Systems Administrator 2006 - 2008 Community Action Inc. Janesville, Wisconsin • Managed the servers and network for a non profit organization with four branch offices • Configured the main office router to allow for network access to and from remote offices • Integrated Linux servers into a Windows environment to provide secure remote file sharing • Implemented security protocols and encryption methods to protect client PII on laptops • Reset passwords, added users, and performed other common administrative IT tasks • Successfully restored corrupted databases of critical systems from backups Previous Experience • Created and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CGI • Worked in environmental testing installing sensors and other controls instrumentation • Volunteered to teach computer literacy classes to seniors at the local library. Created a curriculum detailing email basics, anti-virus software, and file system navigation Education • Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee - 4 years, Electrical Apprentice • St. Martin's University - 3 years, Computer Science • Illinois State University - 4 years, BS, Political Science • United States Marine Corps - 4 years, Honorable Discharge References Available Upon Request