●** Years Fire Sprinkler Design, Senior Design, Inspections and Design Management experience.

●NICET III Water Based Systems Layout 96035

●Associate’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology – Penn State University, Altoona, PA ’87 - Studies included: Mechanics, Architectural and Industrial Engineering Technology, Thermodynamics IV/Fluidity, Metallurgy, Tool Design, Engineering Mechanics, and Kinematics.

●Point Park College, Pittsburgh, PA. Credits towards Bachelor's Degree - '89.

●Tri-State Technical, Cincinnati, Ohio AutoCAD Training Course Completed – ’94.

Fire Sprinkler Design project experiences: Schools, Hospitals, Warehouses, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Restaurants, Medical Office Buildings (M.O.B.), Libraries, Grocery Stores, Tenant Finish, Mercantile, Nursing Homes, Industrial Plants, Y.M.C.A. Facilities, Residential, Pharmaceutical Facilities, Postal Buildings, Police Stations, Dormitories, Churches, Funeral Homes, Racks, Pick Modules, Coolers, Freezers, Museums, Strip Malls, Stadiums and High Rise.

Design Manager Responsibilities included managing Engineering and Design Team of (6) six in Automatic Fire Suppression Systems Design. 3D design/coordination using AutoCAD/HydraCAD while transitioning to AutoSPRINK in conjunction with NAVIS Works & 3D Modeling Systems. Training team in hydraulic calculations, field survey, material stock listing for fabrication, material selection for constructability & cost-effective systems. Shop drawing/hydraulic calculation review and sign-off for AHJ, Engineer/Architect submission. Annual Employee Reviews. Programs used: AutoSPRINK (M.E.P.CAD) as primary software, AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and NAVIS Works for the following Fire Protection Contractors:

●2023 – Present – Affordable Fire Protection, Troy, MI – Design Manager

●2018 – 2022 – Western Fire Protection, San Diego, CA – Design Manager

●2015 – 2018 - Livingston Fire Protection, Inc., Hyattsville, MD (DC & VA.) – Design Manager

01/09 – 09/14 – Fire Sprinkler Design / RME – G Test & Inspections Specialist - Contract with targeted Fire Sprinkler Contractors in – Las Vegas, Maryland, and Texas while traveling in support of Spouses primary employment.

1)Fire Protection Design/Engineering Design of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems using AutoSPRINK to include Hydraulic Calculations, Stock-listing, on-site Survey and Field Support for Installation. Plan review and sign off for submittal to the Owner and AHJ.

2)RME-G duties – Inspections / Inspection Sales Consultant, including Department Roll-Up contribution: Inspection Sales to include performing the Inspection and following up with the Inspection Report and prepare any Deficiency Quotes. Design of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Hydraulic Calculations, Water Flow Tests, on-site Surveys when required.

RME-G duties of signing and installing Inspection Testing and Maintenance tags and signing off on Fire Sprinkler Plans for the Building & Fire Departments AHJ for permitting.

Rebuild and create new client base. Scheduled and cold call site visits to establish Sprinkler System, Alarm System & Extinguisher inspection requirements. Prepare quotes for potential new customers.

Synchronize Motorola MC55 handheld computers with laptops to generate professional Inspection Reports, Deficiency Reports, and Inspection Certificates for the Owner and the AHJ. Quotes prepared for the owner to repair deficiencies. Perform inspections and testing on Fire Sprinkler Systems to include customer interaction.

3)Fire Sprinkler Project Manager Engineering and Design and Project specific Management of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems using AutoCAD/SprinkCAD. Tasks include Sub Contractor trade interfacing, hydraulic calculations, field survey, material stock listing for fabrication, and submittals to the Architects, Engineers, and City Officials. Programs used: AutoCAD, SprinkCAD.

07/02 – 12/08 - Ryan Fire Protection, Inc., Indianapolis/South Bend, Indiana

Senior Engineering Technician / Project Manager Responsibilities - Engineering and Design of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems to include Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Antifreeze Loops, and ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) Systems. Tasks include water flow testing to determine available pressures and flow, field survey of both new and existing structures, trade interfacing for mechanical coordination and preferred pipe routing, hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizing for required pressures and flows at each sprinkler head, material stock listing for fabrication, purchasing, schedule deliveries, schedule manpower, and project management. Programs used: AutoCAD, Hydratec, AutoSPRINK (M.E.P.CAD) for 3D Computer Aided Design.

10/93 – 07/02 - Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Co., Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio

Design Technician Responsibilities - Engineering and Design of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems to include Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Deluge, Antifreeze Loops, Foam, In-Rack Storage, some Special Hazards, and ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) Systems. Tasks include water flow testing to determine available pressures and flow, field survey of both new and existing structures, trade interfacing for mechanical coordination and preferred pipe routing, hydraulic calculations with HASS program for pipe sizing, material stock listing for fabrication, purchasing of special materials and long-lead items, schedule labor and deliveries, project estimating, and project management. Programs used: AutoCAD, Micro GDS, and AutoSPRINK (M.E.P.CAD) for 3D Computer Aided Design.

05/93 – 10/93, Direct with: J.A. House, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.

Design Technician. Responsibilitis: Engineering and Design of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems to include Wet, Dry, Pre-action, and Antifreeze Loops. Tasks include mechanical drafting, water flow testing to determine available pressures and flow, field survey for pipe routing and coordination with other mechanical trades, hydraulic calculations utilizing the “Walsh” program for proper pipe sizing, material purchasing, and some project management duties. Programs used: Walsh for hydraulic calculations.

03/91 – 11/92, Direct with: General Firematic Sprinkler Co., Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio

Design Technician. Responsibilities: Engineering and Design of Wet and Dry Pipe Fire Suppression Systems for new and existing structures. Tasks include mechanical drafting, water flow testing, design of underground piping and valve pits for water supply and system control, hydraulic calculations for pipe sizing, field surveys for pipe routing and coordination with other mechanical trades, project management to include manpower scheduling, material purchasing, and project estimating. Programs used: HASS for hydraulic calculations.

01/90 – 02/91, Direct with: Engineered Fire Protection, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri Engineering Department: Design Technician. Responsibilities: Engineering and Design of Wet and Dry pipe Fire Suppression Systems for new and existing structures. Tasks include mechanical drafting, water flow testing, hydraulic calculations, field surveys for pipe routing and coordination with other mechanical trades, and digitized stock listing for fabrication.