Bruce Kniffin
Manager of Advanced Technical Support at Team Air Distributing- Claim this Profile
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Kevin Hodges
I have worked with Bruce performing thousands of HVAC work orders for his teams. He always has a way of making sure the vendor and his team are on the same page. Getting us to work seamlessly and become much more efficient. Simultaneous understanding the real world obstacles contractors face while still looking out for the best interest of his own clients. Would recommend Bruce for any position.
Lawrence Swinney
Bruce was a great help to me in buying material for the business.
Kevin Hodges
I have worked with Bruce performing thousands of HVAC work orders for his teams. He always has a way of making sure the vendor and his team are on the same page. Getting us to work seamlessly and become much more efficient. Simultaneous understanding the real world obstacles contractors face while still looking out for the best interest of his own clients. Would recommend Bruce for any position.
Lawrence Swinney
Bruce was a great help to me in buying material for the business.
Kevin Hodges
I have worked with Bruce performing thousands of HVAC work orders for his teams. He always has a way of making sure the vendor and his team are on the same page. Getting us to work seamlessly and become much more efficient. Simultaneous understanding the real world obstacles contractors face while still looking out for the best interest of his own clients. Would recommend Bruce for any position.
Lawrence Swinney
Bruce was a great help to me in buying material for the business.
Kevin Hodges
I have worked with Bruce performing thousands of HVAC work orders for his teams. He always has a way of making sure the vendor and his team are on the same page. Getting us to work seamlessly and become much more efficient. Simultaneous understanding the real world obstacles contractors face while still looking out for the best interest of his own clients. Would recommend Bruce for any position.
Lawrence Swinney
Bruce was a great help to me in buying material for the business.
Experience
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Team Air Distributing
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Advanced Technical Support
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Aug 2023 - Present
The Team Air Advanced Technical Support team provides HVAC technical training to our internal team, and our Dealers. Our team also provides technical jobsite assistance to our Dealers. The Team Air Advanced Technical Support team provides HVAC technical training to our internal team, and our Dealers. Our team also provides technical jobsite assistance to our Dealers.
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ServiceChannel
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Trade Specialist -- Refrigeration
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Apr 2021 - Jun 2023
-SME for commercial refrigeration and HVAC to Clients, contractors, and internal teams -Reviews and approves proposals from maintenance contractors, negotiates with contractors as needed -Technical back-up support resource for Clients, contractors, and internal teams -Expediter / Troubleshooter / Parts Locator / Technical Trainer -A Fortive Company -SME for commercial refrigeration and HVAC to Clients, contractors, and internal teams -Reviews and approves proposals from maintenance contractors, negotiates with contractors as needed -Technical back-up support resource for Clients, contractors, and internal teams -Expediter / Troubleshooter / Parts Locator / Technical Trainer -A Fortive Company
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SMS Assist, L.L.C.
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United States
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Facilities Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Subject Matter Expert / HVAC
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2021
-Reviews & approves HVAC and appliance proposals from Affiliates -Assists in the management and training of HVAC Affiliates -Technical backup support resource for Clients, and other SMS Assist Teams -Assists in establishing market-based pricing for repairs and replacements -Reviews & approves HVAC and appliance proposals from Affiliates -Assists in the management and training of HVAC Affiliates -Technical backup support resource for Clients, and other SMS Assist Teams -Assists in establishing market-based pricing for repairs and replacements
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American Homes 4 Rent
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Las Vegas, NV
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National HVAC Specialist
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Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
-Provides internal expertise and guidance to field operations on HVAC matters -Provides HVAC technical training to the internal team, and technical support Recruits & manages HVAC contractors to ensure AH4R is properly invoiced -Performed all due diligence in negotiating national purchasing agreement with major national HVAC equipment manufacturer -Member of corporate team for presentations to investors, professional organizations, and Board of Directors -Provides internal expertise and guidance to field operations on HVAC matters -Provides HVAC technical training to the internal team, and technical support Recruits & manages HVAC contractors to ensure AH4R is properly invoiced -Performed all due diligence in negotiating national purchasing agreement with major national HVAC equipment manufacturer -Member of corporate team for presentations to investors, professional organizations, and Board of Directors
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AC Pro
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United States
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Wholesale
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100 - 200 Employee
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Branch Manager
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May 2015 - May 2016
-Responsible for all branch operations and branch sales performance -New branch opened in May 2015 -Challenge accomplished with exceeding budget in 2015, and YTD 2016 -Responsible for all branch operations and branch sales performance -New branch opened in May 2015 -Challenge accomplished with exceeding budget in 2015, and YTD 2016
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Goodman Manufacturing
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Manager
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Nov 2011 - May 2015
-Responsible for all branch operations and branch sales performance -New branch opened in May 2011, initially a 2-man branch -Challenged with improving branch inventory on both equipment and parts, supplies and accessories, and growing sales to $3M annually -- challenge accomplished on schedule -Responsible for all branch operations and branch sales performance -New branch opened in May 2011, initially a 2-man branch -Challenged with improving branch inventory on both equipment and parts, supplies and accessories, and growing sales to $3M annually -- challenge accomplished on schedule
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American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc.
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Las Vegas, NV
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Branch Manager
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2011
-Responsible for all branch operations and sales -Major clients included Supermarket contractors specializing in parallel rack systems -Designed remodel for new 17K FT2 location and supervised construction and move from the previous location -Responsible for all branch operations and sales -Major clients included Supermarket contractors specializing in parallel rack systems -Designed remodel for new 17K FT2 location and supervised construction and move from the previous location
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Sales & Branch Management Experience Specializing in HVAC and Refrigeration Distribution
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1985 - 2007
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