Responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring or projects related to organization’s program objectives. Acts as an advisor to project managers, functional managers, supervisors, and project team members regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Adheres to master program plans and schedules; analyzes issues and develops solutions; and directs the work of internal and external resources assigned to program.

American Fire Protection Group has been serving the construction, building and property management industries' needs for design, fabrication, installation, service, maintenance and monitoring of quality fire protection and life safety systems for decades. We are experienced in all types of fire protection systems — from basic wet pipe and dry pipe, to fire alarm and detection, to complex special hazards systems, such as foam and gas, both large and small.

We design, build, and maintain custom software applications that help solve your toughest problems, fit seamlessly into your current processes and systems, and produce measurable results for your business.

Responsible for the Automation, Fire & Security operations in South and Central Texas.

Manage the Electronics and Mechanical delivery process, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction while maximizing operational efficiencies, controlling costs within the district and meeting corporate financial goals. District territory includes New Orleans, Southwest Mississippi, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles.Coordinate with sales to analyze customer requirements and contractual obligations, determining the best possible SimplexGrinnell application. Responsible for executing the solution for total customer satisfaction. This includes maintaining effective two-way communication with the customer from the initial order point to the warranty period.Ensure that effective performance measurements are assigned and employees are motivated to achieve and exceed objectives in a professional, timely and quality manner. Coordinate with and support the sales representatives in order to better serve the customer, grow the business and ultimately increase the sales volume per sales representative.

Responsible for the definition and development of business processes to support the operational execution of construction projects in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Business Process owner with an expertise in Operations and Project Management. Particular strength in resource and business results planning and execution. I am tasked to strategically define programs that achieve profitable business results. Also responsible for leading the implementation and sustainment of the Vela Field Manager application. This is accomplished through managing continuous improvement projects and overseeing operational metrics and KPI’s to improve processes, drive standard work and direct the field team on quality, velocity and cost continuous improvement.Additionally, I manage and initiate continuous improvement projects utilizing the Siemens PRP process and methodology. This includes involving field employees in identifying continuous improvement ideas and projects, evaluating completed projects and managing metrics and continuous improvement communication.

Manage the electronics systems delivery process from order receipt to project completion.Manage the construction, engineering and project managers for the Alarm and Detection contracts department.Maximize electrical project margins and minimize customer issues.Perform billing and costing on projects.Manage project and department heads to assure a consistent delivery.Manage employees and subcontractors to ensure professional, timely and cost-effective installation processes. Maintain project paperwork to include contracts, revisions, estimates, work drawings and specifications.Interface with both internal and external customers and employees to schedule and manage the project from pre-construction through completion.

Plans, organizes, directs and control all systems and service operations activities to assure profitable growth.Advises District General Manager on local operations strategic planning including resource hiring, development and allocation, financial forecasting, monitoring and issue resolution planning.Manage revenue and gross margin to achieve monthly and annual business plan projections and forecasts.Monitor project status and controls job costs to maintain margins.Direct and supervise the development of project plans and the use of those plans in the monitoring and control of progress in the execution of the work.Ensures that schedules are maintained and the projects proceed in accordance with the contract documents and customer expectations.Plan and justify manpower, staffing requirements, tools, and other appropriate investments for effective and timely execution of projects.Provide technical and operational support for the sales teams to achieve growth, proper pricing and scope of work definitions for project opportunities.

Responsible for the execution of required work to compete the installation and commissioning of assigned projectsProvide technical service to customers and act as the official representative in all project meetings with the customers.Responsible for the development of all field technicians to keep current on new systems and technology.Responsible for managing margin performance of assigned projects.Assist in pre-bid review process.Responsible for reviewing and validating project estimates and documentation before beginning work to verify and ensure the design can be met within the costs established for the project; coordinate with engineering, material and service functions to verify that projects will be completed within the assigned time frame.Communicate with customers regarding the schedule and progress of projects to maintain a close working relationship.Maintain all documentation regarding projects including changes, additions, deletions, and as-builts.Process all change orders required.

Sales executive with proven success in increasing sales, new market development and penetration, strategic business planning and problem solving. Highly accomplished in sales, marketing, new product introduction, multi-channel product distribution and P&L management. Goal oriented and highly skilled at major account development and retention. A participative and confident management style successful in building motivated and top producing teams. Able to convey a vision to team members that creates focused and consistent results in line with company objectives.

Responsible for design, sale and implementation of integrated solutions and products. Maintains and upgrades existing business accounts. Key focus in Fire/Life Safety, Intrusion, CCTV and Card Access. *Responsible for $1.2m in recurring annual sales. *Established working pipeline of $500k+ within 6 months. *Aggressively hunts new business via cold calls and referrals. *Guided personal training program decreasing normal training schedule. *Rebuilt broken business relationships with municipalities from previous years of neglect. *Initiated one-on-one training with existing sales personnel. *Creates a positive working relationship with senior management and co-workers. *Maintains excellent customer relations to assure continued and new business referrals. *Winner of numerous sales production awards.