Shawn Haggerty - Background on BrightFuse

About Me

I have been lucky enough to be able to own and run an electrical contracting company. I believe in one philosophy, do whatever you are doing right and to the best of your ability or don't do it at all. Because of this philosophy, I have received many word of mouth and internet referrals. Unfortunately, at the time I am writing this, the economy is still in a downturn and has seriously damaged my as well as my company's financial stability. Therefore I am in the process of looking for a stable company that I can find full-time employment, preferably in central Florida or its West coast from Tampa down to Naples. I have a sister in Orlando and I lived in Naples for years and would like to relocate back there.
When I am not working, you can usually find me doing one of several things: golfing, fishing with my daughter or coaching my daughter's softball team. If it's Winter and the weekend, you'll find me on the ski slopes with my daughter.
My family is very important to me so I try to include them in every hobby or sport I enjoy. My wife was diagnosed with Rhuematoid Arthritis at a very young age and really can't paricipate in many of the more strenuous hobbies we share as a family. However, just having her there sharing moral support and her loving personality is worth every moment to both me and my daughter.

Work Experience

Oct 2005 - Dec 2009

youngstown, OH (US)

President/Owner
Haggerty Electric LLC
Over the years, I have had opportunities to work in all aspects of new residential, commercial and industrial construction as well as maintenance and repair. This includes new electrical services, motor control centers, motor starters, variable frequency drives for motors, home theater systems, whole house audio, security systems, fire alarm systems, home automation systems, residential and commercial back-up generator systems and much more.
Mar 2004 - Oct 2005

canfield, OH (US)

Journeyman Electrician
Rafoth Electric
I worked on all aspects of both repair and new installation of residential wiring including teledata. I worked in commercial and industrial settings as well.
Jun 2003 - Mar 2004

canfield, OH (US)

Apprentice Electrican
Geller Electric
When I joined Geller Electric, they were installing a complete electrical system for the Velma and D.D. Davis Y.M.C.A. located in Boardman, Ohio. I had the opportunity to work on all aspects of the project including the new electrical service, motor control center, fire alarm system, and outdoor lighting.
Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

north lima, OH (US)

Apprentice Electrican
"JOE" Dickey Electric
The project I worked on with Dickey Electric was the St. Elizabeth's Hospital new cardiac care center. Before I left the project, we wired a 4,160v 3-phase sub-feed to new switch gear and transformer which brought the voltage down to 480v 3-phase. The switch gear was rated at 2800 amperes. We also wired 6 life crirtcal transfer switches and a new 35KW back-up generator as well as running conduit for switches, lighting and receptacles. The building structure was all poured concrete so this had to be run through the 55 tons of rebar per floor.
Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

niles, OH (US)

Apprentice Electrican
Valley Electrical Consolidated
When I was with Valley, we did several large projects. I had several chances to work with high voltage(69,000 volt, 19,200 volt and 4,160 volt) systems. I also had the opportunity to install fire alarm systems, Closed circuit television systems, several large back-up generators, keyless security entry systems, variable frequency drives and much more in both a commercial and industrial setting.
Jun 1999 - Jun 2000

youngstown, OH (US)

Apprentice Electrican
Tri-Area lectric
I started the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program for inside wiremen with Tri-Area. The project I was an apprentice on was the Columbiana High School. It was a brand new building and we installed a complete electrical system starting with a 4,160 volt 3-phase 1600 amp service and ending with the 120 volt receptacles and lighting. We also installed the fire alarm system, the closed circuit television system and the public announcement system.
Oct 1997 - Jun 1999

canfield, OH (US)

Plumber/Electrician
The Neff Company
With The Neff Company I was cross-trained in everything that they do. These disciplines included plumbing rough-in and repair, boiler installaion, maintenance and repair, water well maintenance and repair, gas well maintenance and repair, electrical rough-in and repair, residential and commercial water service line taps and septic tank and sewer line installation, maintenance and repair.

Education

1983 - 1986
Other - Liberal Arts
Youngstown State University
I found that I would like to work on challenging projects each day no matter what field I finally chose.

Courses & Certifications

State of Ohio Electrical Contractor's License
State of Ohio Fire Alarm License
Journeyman Electrician Certificate from I.B.E.W. NJATC 5 year apprenticeship program for inside wireman
Home Automation Inc. certified installer/technician
Intermatic certified installer/technician
PLC Programming/Repair

Clubs & Organizations

Electric League of Northeastern Ohio
National Buildidng Trades Association
Service Magic
Merchant Circle

Hobbies & Interests

Coaching
Hunting
Fishing
Camping
Boating
Water Skiing
Snow Skiing
Golf