Project manage all fire alarm jobs for the company. Design, review and stamp fire alarm drawings for permits.State certified fire alarm designerNicet Level 4 certified in Fire Alarm

Highlights:Design and layout accountability includes determining occupancy, ensuring code compliance (IFC, NFPA, NFPA 72, NFC 70), pulling submittals, submitting AHJ’s, securing approvals, ordering parts, establishing project timeline, review and stamp all fire alarm drawings. Submit RFI’S and obtain change orders.Design and layout pull stations, audio visual devices, automatic detectors, sprinkler monitoring, battery calculations, voltage drops, survivabilityManage and… Show more Highlights:Design and layout accountability includes determining occupancy, ensuring code compliance (IFC, NFPA, NFPA 72, NFC 70), pulling submittals, submitting AHJ’s, securing approvals, ordering parts, establishing project timeline, review and stamp all fire alarm drawings. Submit RFI’S and obtain change orders.Design and layout pull stations, audio visual devices, automatic detectors, sprinkler monitoring, battery calculations, voltage drops, survivabilityManage and facilitate installations including running wires, running and bending conduit, installing box and devices, pretesting, computer programming, and final testingSupervision includes managing labor cost, scheduling man power, discipline of technicians, conducting performance reviews and hiring new personal.Training includes in house, hands on panel wiring and programming training, putting material together and teaching classes for NICET testing and Ohio sprinkler testing. Conduct training classes at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.Programming of the large fire alarm panels which include voice system and Onyx Works Stations with graphics.Service call assistance on the difficult ones and when we are short handed.Projects include Aultman Hospital fire alarm replacement, Ohio State University Library, Southern Ohio Medical Center, South Franklin Circle retirement community, Verizon Wireless Data Center, Lubrizol Wickliffe Plant, Bridge Stone, and Timken Show less

I was recruited by a former associate to assist in launching the Fire Alarm Division for this national leader in sprinkler system services. Highlights:Key leadership contributor to growing the Fire Alarm Division from $300K in 2006 to $1.8MM in 2007; achieve 32% profitability margins through effective management of labor and materials costsNew division start-up phases included selecting panel line, setting up monitoring systems and accounts, and supporting new business development… Show more I was recruited by a former associate to assist in launching the Fire Alarm Division for this national leader in sprinkler system services. Highlights:Key leadership contributor to growing the Fire Alarm Division from $300K in 2006 to $1.8MM in 2007; achieve 32% profitability margins through effective management of labor and materials costsNew division start-up phases included selecting panel line, setting up monitoring systems and accounts, and supporting new business development surveys Representative clients include Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Sutliff Towers, Spring Hills Suites, Courtyard by Marriott in White Plains NY, Aviation Support Services / The National Guard, and The; Design and layout accountability includes determining occupancy, ensuring code compliance (IFC, NFPA, NFPA 72, NFC 70), pulling submittals, submitting AHJ’s, securing approvals, ordering parts and establishing project timelineManage and facilitate installations including running wires, running and bending conduit, installing box and devices, pretesting, computer programming, and final testingDesign and layout pull stations, audio visual devices, automatic detectors, sprinkler monitoring, battery calculations, voltage drops, survivabilityStrong team leader, mentor and trainer: lead Service and Installation Technicians; source and hire subcontractors & vendors to facilitate large out of state projects; appointed to train Inspectors in other divisionsConduct planned and emergency service calls and serve as key resource person to Service Technicians when technical or customer concerns presentRecognized for strengths in technical expertise, productivity, professionalism, customer service and cost control Show less

Launched this business as a sole proprietor and earned opportunities to serve as a subcontractor for ADT Security Services, Honeywell Security and Protech.Facilitated complete installations including fire alarms, CCTV, card access and burglar alarmsEarned a positive reputation for meeting tight deadlines on complex, commercial projects

Installed conduit, ran wire and mounted devices. Had to read a blue print and adhere to the specs of the job. After completion of the install I had to pre-test the system and be present for the final inspections with the AHJ. I was also part of the fire alarm testing department when needed.

Joined initially as a Commercial Installation Tech and earned progressively responsible roles in recognition of leadership strengths, technical aptitude and eagerness to take on new challenges.2x Recipient of Commercial Installer of the Year Award (among 16 peers); recognized for productivity and cost controlQuickly earned a reputation for being the ‘go to guy’ when challenging projects or clients presentedRepresentative commercial clients included Pepsi, Kent State University… Show more Joined initially as a Commercial Installation Tech and earned progressively responsible roles in recognition of leadership strengths, technical aptitude and eagerness to take on new challenges.2x Recipient of Commercial Installer of the Year Award (among 16 peers); recognized for productivity and cost controlQuickly earned a reputation for being the ‘go to guy’ when challenging projects or clients presentedRepresentative commercial clients included Pepsi, Kent State University, McGraw Hill, Home Depot and Bank OneAs Lead Technician was accountable for scheduling, assigning and running crews of as many as 8 Installers Show less