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Springfield, Va, Us

Springfield, Va

• Established bid analysis methodology which increased award ratio by 50% and amplified estimator efficiency• Produces estimates and project recommendations based on architectural plans and site surveys• Manages projects through contract negotiation, design, execution, scope changes, and inspection• Trained incoming employees in fire sprinkler estimating and project management

Springfield, Va

• Reviewed inspection reports and service tickets to assess fire sprinkler, fire pump and backflow deficiencies identified during inspections and service calls• Estimated necessary repairs to correct deficiencies with sprinkler systems, fire pumps and backflow devices and submit proposals to clients• Assisted clients in understanding scope of work and follow up to obtain quote approval • Established preventative maintenance schedule in inspection and service database•… Show more • Reviewed inspection reports and service tickets to assess fire sprinkler, fire pump and backflow deficiencies identified during inspections and service calls• Estimated necessary repairs to correct deficiencies with sprinkler systems, fire pumps and backflow devices and submit proposals to clients• Assisted clients in understanding scope of work and follow up to obtain quote approval • Established preventative maintenance schedule in inspection and service database• Communicated with local Authorities Having Jurisdictions to ensure sites are compliant with fire/life safety codes and regulations• Assisted service technicians with tablet functions to ensure documentation is filled out to properly capture work performed• Trained incoming employees in service and inspection database and estimating sprinkler inspection deficiency repairs Show less

Springfield, Va

• Sold inspection contracts for fire sprinkler, alarm, backflow, fire pump, extinguisher and kitchen suppression and alarm monitoring contracts• Worked with multiple departments to ensure smooth transition for new clients

Charleston, Sc

• Scheduled inspections for Charleston branch• Organized and consolidated inspection files for efficient record keeping• Compiled reports and documentation to submit for invoicing• Prepared proposals for fire extinguisher maintenance and service• Communicated with local Authorities Having Jurisdictions to ensure sites were compliant with fire/life safety codes and regulations

Jacksonville, Fl

• Served as main point of contact, built trust and strong relationships with multiple clients• Worked with multiple departments within Commercial Fire and external service providers to ensure work was completed in a timely manner and exceeded the client’s service expectations• Compiled specialty reports that highlighted critical scenarios and provided in depth details about affected sites• Identified opportunities for client to reduce expenses. Developed and implemented processes… Show more • Served as main point of contact, built trust and strong relationships with multiple clients• Worked with multiple departments within Commercial Fire and external service providers to ensure work was completed in a timely manner and exceeded the client’s service expectations• Compiled specialty reports that highlighted critical scenarios and provided in depth details about affected sites• Identified opportunities for client to reduce expenses. Developed and implemented processes that employed cost effective practices• Communicated with local and state Authorities Having Jurisdictions to ensure sites were compliant with fire/life safety codes and regulations Show less

Charlottesville, Va

• Managed day-to-day activities on and off the sales floor including loss prevention and merchandise processing• Analyzed Performance Improvement Management System (PIMS) reports and created and executed strategic planning to drive business• Worked with and supported the Store Manager in supervising, hiring, training and scheduling a 12-member team• Provided direct coaching and motivation to associates to ensure excellent performance