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Osseo, Mn, Us

Maple Grove, Minnesota, Us

•Serve as the lead engineer for all low voltage systems and projects, overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of security systems, fire alarms, access control, CCTV, and other low voltage solutions.•Ensure that all engineering processes and project implementations meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.•Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver successful project outcomes.•Identify and engage new clients across various industries to drive sales of low voltage solutions, including security systems, fire alarms, access control, CCTV, data networks, and audio-visual equipment.•Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, providing tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.•Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and proposals to effectively communicate the value of our offerings.•Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business requirements and providing exceptional customer service.•Collaborate with internal teams, including technicians, project managers, and support staff, to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.•Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.

Rogers, Mn, Us

•Lead a team of 20 employees, including Project Managers, Estimators, Designers, and Field Employees.•Drove the division from an annual net loss to a net profit of over 34% and increased revenue from $1.25 million to $5 million over three years.•Expanded partnerships with external electrical contractors, generating over $1 million in new annual revenue.•Oversaw engineering and design teams to ensure project alignment with client requirements, coordinating with architects, engineers, building officials, and contractors.•Managed quarterly financial budgets and labor resources, maintaining positive cash flow and sufficient labor for ongoing projects.•Updated building systems product portfolio with emerging technologies and employed a performance incentive program, resulting in a 30% reduction in field hours.•Developed and implemented an effective cost coding system, enhancing estimation accuracy.Conducted training seminars for Technicians, Journeyman, and Apprentices on building codes, electrical codes, blueprint reading, and best practices.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, Us

Maple Grove, MN•Manage all limited energy projects of various sizes and system including Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, Voice/Data, Intrusion, Building Automation and Information Technology systems.•Serve as primary systems designer for all limited energy projects. Typical projects range from tenant buildouts to large campus and municipal wide systems.•Work closely with sales team and account managers to ensure any changes or specific customer request get effectively communicated with the installation team.•Engineer limited energy system to ensure customers needs and/or project specifications are met.•Create final design drawings based on project requirements.•Coordinate and schedule all manpower needs for major projects, service as well as preventative maintenance contracts.•Active participant on safety committee as representative for limited energy division.•Oversee all existing and new monitored accounts.

Rogers, Mn, Us

•Designed and managed low voltage commercial and multifamily projects with contract values between $200,000 and $600,000, completing eight to ten projects annually.•Created system drawings in AutoCAD MEP and maintained working drawings through construction for accurate as-built deliveries.•Implemented a cloud-based file-sharing solution, ensuring real-time updates and cross-team collaboration.•Managed project logistics, achieving the highest profit percentage in company history in 2016.•Coordinated installation methods with teams and executed final commissioning and programming of building systems.

Rogers, Mn, Us

•Led low voltage jobs and managed a team of over ten installers and technicians, creating and implementing company installation standards.•Coordinated projects between low voltage and high voltage divisions, efficiently installing systems in residential, commercial, and multifamily buildings.•Developed the low voltage division at J. Becher, leveraging skills from Dunwoody College of Technology.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Sound, Data & Alarm System Design

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