Experience

MID SOUTH FIRE SOLUTIONS, LLC
• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Fire Alarm Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

Paradyme
• United States
• Fire Protection
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2022


BCI Technologies

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • May 2011 - Oct 2020

  Manage multiple fire alarm, CCTV, access control and security projects ensuring each meet budgeted goals while maintaining customer satisfaction and ensuring that my team follows safety rules and regulations. Responsible for all fire alarm, CCTV, access control and security designs. Oversees all submittals. Provides support for sales, project managers, and technicians. Identify, define and develop solutions to issues that are not immediately evident in existing processes and systems. Computer proficiency in tracking the progress of projects with daily data input, researching and locating parts, tracking payroll, and incorporating HR information. Holds team to a high standard by making sure that all equipment is installed completely, drawings are followed and all paperwork is completed during the project. Confirms team is fully trained on all equipment and tools, and that all certifications are current. Provides strong leadership through encouragement and motivation.



Eagle Fire Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2008 - May 2011

  Managed large projects and ensured that each project met budgeted goals and maintained customer satisfaction. Identified, coordinated and communicated with technicians and subcontractors to ensure that the agreed upon scope of work for each project is completed on time, within budget and within the expected quality guidelines. Maintained a working relationship with the CFO to ensure timely billing and collection. Responsible for the scheduling of technicians, subcontractors, testing, and that all company standards were met. Assisted with the pre-bid reviews and ensured the quotes were accurate and provided a profit for Eagle Fire. Responsible for estimation, design, and coordination of fire alarm and special hazards fire protection systems. Participated in daily project meetings, performed customer training, and responsible for maintaining inventory.



Covenant Fire Safety

• Owner

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Responsible for every aspect of the company, from customer development, sales, estimating, designing, AutoCAD, submittals, project managing, running wire, installing devices and panels, final termination, pretesting, fire marshal testing, closeout documents, billing and collecting. Responsible for every aspect of the company, from customer development, sales, estimating, designing, AutoCAD, submittals, project managing, running wire, installing devices and panels, final termination, pretesting, fire marshal testing, closeout documents, billing and collecting.



Northstar Alarm & Suppression

• United States

• General Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Jan 2007

  Responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction to the local office staff, developing business strategies and implanting action plans to meet company objectives. Developed plans and programs to ensure revenue, profitability and productivity improvement. Managed financial plans, which included operating expenses, accounts receivable/ collections, manpower, capital and inventory. Responsible for customer and employee development, and safety compliance. Designed, estimated, and coordinated all fire alarm jobs.



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager / Designer Gaylord Texan Hotel

  • Dec 2001 - Mar 2004

  Served as main point of contact on a 1.3 million dollars fire alarm and smoke control project that grew to 2.1 million.Identified the project requirements and developed a scope of work that met the clients needs while ensuring it met the project schedule, budget, local, state and national codes.Responsible for scheduling, testing, and meeting with all contractors involved with the project.Maintained all estimation of change orders, project system design, and coordination of fire alarm and smoke control systems.Developed relationships, coalitions, and alliances to mobilize resources inside and outside the organization relative to delivering service to the client.

• Operations Team Leader

  • Feb 2000 - Dec 2001

  Managed approximately 30-70 jobs at any one time and ensured each project met budgeted goals and maintained customer satisfaction.Identified, coordinated and communicated with technicians and subcontractors to ensure the agreed upon scope of work for each project was completed on time, within budget and within the expected guidelines.Responsible for scheduling, testing, and meeting with all contractors involved with the project.Maintained all estimation of change orders, project system design, and coordination of fire alarm and smoke control systems.Responsible for employee training, safety and reviews.Assisted with Cost to Complete Reports.

• Lead Technician

  • Jun 1996 - Feb 2000

  Installed, troubleshot, and maintained fire alarm and security systems.Conducted fire alarm testing.Maintained strong communication with subcontractors, Fire Marshall, and interoffice personnel.Responsible for making sure the fire alarm installation met national and local codes.