John E. King
Denham Springs La 70726
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that is both challenging and allows the opportunity for professional growth while contributing to the company’s efficiency.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Thirty plus years’ experience in Fire Protection / Security & Fire alarm systems/Project Managing with diverse duties to include inventory, quality control, engineering, purchasing, job estimating, supervision and maintenance of operations equipment. Strong leadership skills, self-managed workforce. Highly communicative and detail oriented.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Monitored & maintained daily job operations
Planned and estimated potential jobs
Monitored & maintained all Safety & Environmental opportunities
Recognized & eliminated potential quality control problems
Plan & Purchased material and supplies
Communicated with Sub Contractor, Suppliers, State and Local Officials
Coordinated inspections
Monitored & maintained inventory control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Louisiana Fire Extinguisher
Baton Rouge La
Fire Alarm Division Manager
May 2019 – Present
Manamagent of Fire Alarm Division of 14 techs on a daily basis. Also serve as designer and estimator for division. Responsibe for procurement of all necessary supplies and personal to keep project on tract both time and cost effective
Herbert S Hiller
New Orleans, LA
Project Manager / Superintendent
May 2018 to May 2019
Supervision of all contract jobs as well as scheduling of all field personel on jobs ranging from 25000 to 500000 Responcible for ordering all material for jobs as well as determing necessary man power needed to complete jobs on or before deadline
Fire P G
01/18 – 05/18
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Installation and service of all types of fire sprinkler systems as well as fire pumps and underground supply lines for multiple companies across the United States Responsible for daily schedules as well as time management of multiply projects.
Expert Security & Fire
12/2016 – 01/2018
Owner / Operator
Installation of all types of Residential and commercial security systems as well as Access control and CCTV. Provided service and installation of all types of fire sprinkler systems in commercial and residential settings
Elite Home Security
3/2012 - 12/2016
Operations Manager and Lead Tech
Manages the daily installation load as well as training of technician for a new start up office in the New Orleans La area. Work to assist technician in any way that may arise out of the installation of security and home automation equipment as well as outdoor video cameras.
Work to assure that all techs have the necessary equipment on hand to complete the installations as well as keep all inventory stock well replenished . Work closely with sales manager to assure that all installs get in installed in a timely fashion
Responsible for all licensing and compliance for southern markets
Vivint Inc
2/2010-3/2012
Regional Lead Tech
Management of a team of guys for the installation of Home security systems as well as automation equipment such as cameras, smart thermostats, lighting controls as well as doing normal installs myself
Monitor the day to day operations of team of installing techs as well as make sure everyone’s schedule is correct and they have all necessary equipment to do install as well as offer customer any upgrades they may want. Installation of home security and home automation equipment as needed to help out in area and insure all scheduled installs went in on customer’s premises. Tracked and ordered inventory for team members and insure they keep proper amount on hand to complete any task assigned to them
Training of all new hires in the area.
Workings with customer support to insure all company installation standards are met as well as customer’s needs are addressed
All Safe Fire
4/2009-2/2010
Fire Sprinkler Division Manager
> Coordinated the daily operations of fire sprinkler division
> Estimated and bid all new projects of division, scheduled the job start dates of service as well new installs.
> Supervised all sprinkler division personnel, service and new installs.
> Sales and estimated all service and contract jobs.
Dynamic Fire Protection
3/2006-4/2009
Inspections & Service Manager
Schedule inspections & service for Commercial & Residential fire sprinkler systems
Estimate and layout of new projects
Order material for service projects
Ensure projects are completed within contact deadline
Coordinated inspections with state and local fire officials
Sales and estimated all service related jobs
Central Fire Protection
2002-2009
Project Manager/ Field Supervisor
Responsible for overseeing the daily production
Supervised employees (4 plus)
Maintained quality & inventory control
Estimated and layout of new projects
Prepared material listing per project
Order materials
Scheduled sub-contractors
Ensured projects were completed within deadlines
Responsible for safety audits
Responsible for before, during and after inspections
Responsible for the upkeep of equipment
Responsible for reports/ cost analysts of jobs
EDUCATION
●Texas A&M Fire Protection Engineering 1983-1985
TRAININGS/BUSINESS SKILLS
●Blue Print Reading
●Management
●Construction
●Sprinkler Fitter
●Multiple Equipment Operator
●Manlift Certified
●Hold class b alarm license in Ms. AR, La and Ten
●Hold current Certified Fire alarm Designer certification
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