Aaron Slater
Pinellas Park
Summary
Hardworking [Job Title] devoted to promoting, improving and implementing fire, life and safety codes. Well-versed in maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and code updates by completing training and networking with professionals. Prepared to apply [Number] years of field experience to dynamic, growth-oriented position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm Designer
Power Design Inc.
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Selected proper initiating devices in designs, ensuring accurate and timely detection of fires and minimizing property damage.
- Design, detail, review and submittal of fire alarm system drawings for high-rise buildings.
- Provided clear communication regarding project status with clients, team members, and other stakeholders throughout the entire design process.
- Evaluated project progress regularly, making adjustments as needed to stay on schedule and within budget constraints.
Senior Fire Alarm Designer
Koetter Fire Protection Of Austin LLC
06.2006 - 10.2021
- Fostered a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practices with colleagues to continuously improve the quality of work produced by the entire team.
- Addressed client concerns promptly, working closely with them to find satisfactory solutions while maintaining professional relationships.
- Selected proper initiating devices in designs, ensuring accurate and timely detection of fires and minimizing property damage.
- Enhanced fire alarm system designs by incorporating industry standards and best practices.
- Utilized advanced CAD software to create detailed and precise fire alarm system layouts.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of fire alarm systems in building projects.
- Provided clear communication regarding project status with clients, team members, and other stakeholders throughout the entire design process.
- Contributed to the development of internal tools for streamlining the design process and improving overall productivity within the team.
- Trained junior designers on industry standards, best practices, and company-specific procedures related to fire alarm system design.
- Developed custom fire alarm designs tailored to specific client needs and building requirements.
- Streamlined design processes for improved efficiency, resulting in faster project completion rates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of codes, regulations, and technology advancements related to fire alarm systems and their design.
- I have design experience with mass notification, VESDA, smoke control, clean rooms and area of rescue.
Education
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Collegiate
Warren, MI05.1986
Skills
- Low Voltage Wiring
- Life safety systems
- Fire alarm programming
- Professional Communication
- Smoke control systems
- AutoCAD proficiency
- NFPA 72 knowledge
- Fire alarm system design
- Alarm control panel configuration
- Fire alarm systems
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Certification
- Nicet Level III in Fire Alarm Systems
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fire Alarm Designer
Power Design Inc.
10.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Fire Alarm Designer
Koetter Fire Protection Of Austin LLC
06.2006 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Collegiate