Jim Jordan
**** ***** ******, **. ***** . *****@******.*** . Cell: 417-***-**** .
Fax: 800-***-****
Profile:
Entrepreneurial, result-oriented, hands on, Fire Protection Professional
with nineteen years of expertise in all facets of the Construction
Industry. Verifiable track record for successful completion of multi-
million dollar projects through the coordination of trades, developing
partnerships, and building positive rapport with engineers, local
officials, vendors, and clients while maintaining costs.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dynamic manager with excellent communications skills
Uncommon track record of understanding the client's needs, negotiating
prices, and closing deals
Proven responsible and accountable for groups as well as individual
projects
Acknowledged by multiple companies and outside firms for my exemplary
safety practices
Four years technical service management and trouble shooting for field
maintenance
Fourteen years of project management experience with the proven ability to
manage multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated on numerous occasion the ability to grow client base, even in
pallid market and unfamiliar territory
Outstanding history of leadership and teaching abilities
Ability to work under pressure, with a willingness to dedicate myself to
the task at hand to achieve the best results within given time restraints
Knowledgeable in M.S.H.A, N.S.B.C., N.F.P.A., A.P.I., A.W.W.A., F.R.A.,
A.S.T.M., and O.S.H.A. standards
SALES SKILLS
. Generate revenue by identifying and qualifying potential contract
accounts
. Build sales opportunities by establishing a marketing presence;
preparing strategic sales plans; developing leads.
. Initiate sale call process by analyzing and qualifying opportunities;
exploring and building account relationships
. Develop sales by making initial presentation; explaining service
contract features and benefits; developing pricing.
. Analyze sells statistics; prepare reports; and handle administrative
duties
. Proven ability to set sales standards and motivate team to exceed
standards
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Twelve years, comprehensive, hands on experience with AutoCAD
(Releases 12-2010)
. Two years extensive experience with Hydratec HydraCAD
. One year of experience with Primavera Sure Track
. Literate in multiple computer operating systems Windows R, NT, DOS
6.1, and Linux
. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Project,
Excel, Outlook, etc.)
. Skilled use of Adobe Creative Suite
MECHANICAL SKILLS
. Rough site lay out and documentation using Total Station & Autodesk
Civil
. Specialist with closed loop piping systems and complex valve
configuration, installation, setup, start up, and maintenance
. Ability to read schematics, blue prints, isometrics, and manufactures
technical data sheets, for quick and concise answers
. Confined space management/rescue, aerial equipment, CPR, SCBA, On-
Track, and MSHA Safety Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPIERENCE:
Missouri United Fire Sprinkler, Inc., Monett, MO.
2009-Current
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Senior sales executive for startup fire protection corporation. Broad scope
of responsibilities included P&L accountability, strategic market planning,
marketing, client development, and training.
. Established working relationship with national contracting firms
. Created pricing models for use on all proposals
. Developed proposal generation process
. Exceeded annual projected profits by 3.2% in first year
Jim Jordan
1710 Tyler Aurora, MO. 65605 . *****@******.*** . Cell: 417-***-**** .
Fax: 800-***-****
Delta Fire Systems, Salt Lake City, UT.
2007-2009
Special Hazards Superintendent
After a five-year sabbatical away from the Fire Protection Industry, I
accepted a position to oversee the installation of fire protection, safety
equipment, and monitoring for multiple Newmont Mining Corporation
Facilities.
. Maintained all project documentation
. Coordinated a managed multiple crews on concurrent projects
. Inspected work to assure quality and production standards were met
. Continually brought projects in under budget and on time
Ray Brown & Associates, Broken Bow, NE.
2005-2007
Project Manager
Contract position to build seventy-four thousand square feet Long Term Care
Facility in Northwest Arkansas.
. Contractor qualifying
. Established and maintained schedules
. Maintained working relationship with state and city inspector
. Created and managed all contract documentation
. Delivered certificate of occupancy three weeks early while maintaining
a strict budget
Bartlett & West Engineers, Inc., Topeka, KS.
2002-2005
Construction Administrator
Management of multiple concurrent fueling improvement, pipeline, and
structural projects for BNSF Railways.
. Review of contract plans and specifications
. Coordination of submittal process between suppliers and Sr. Engineers
. Review and make recommendations of any alterations or changes of
contract and plans
. Inspect and document contractors daily operation
. Track and negotiates of change orders
. Monitor quantity, quality, and method of placement for monthly payment
Aquarius Sprinkler Company, Davenport IA.
1997-2002
Estimator/Project Manager
Joined the company as an estimator and was promoted project manager with a
myriad of responsibilities.
. Estimating
. Scheduling
. Profit and loss accountability
. Customer relations
MASCO Inc., Little Rock, AR.
1996-1998
Regional Manager
North West Regional Construction Manager for a construction company that
averaged twenty-five to thirty million dollars a year in national sales.
. Contract estimation and sales
. Team building and educating
. Project assessment and budgeting
. Accounts payable and receivable
. Regional scheduling for eighty men at peak
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration -Canterbury University- Christchurch
8140, New Zealand, 3.2 cumulative G.P.A.