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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Brenda Byrd

Brenda Byrd

Retired Freelancer
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Consultant

RBByrd LLC
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel to meet the code requirements of a new construction project.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Performed review of architectural drawings to ensure compliance with the International Fire Code and local Authority Having Jurisdiction.
  • Performed annual fire code inspections of existing structures to ensure life safety compliance.

Fire Code Inspector II

City Of Colorado Springs
12.2014 - 12.2022
  • Inspected buildings under construction to ensure compliance with fire code and local AHJ .
  • Coordinated pre-construction meetings with general contractor and all fire protection system contractors to facilitate the requirements necessary to complete the project in a timely manner.
  • Inspected installation of automatic fire sprinklers, fire detection and fire suppression systems; including final acceptance testing.
  • Conducted fire life safety inspections for general contractor to ensure code compliance.
  • Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections.
  • Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
  • Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
  • Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
  • Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.
  • Identified safety concerns and documentable fire code violations in new constructions and existing structures.
  • Spearheaded public education initiatives on fire safety topics, prevention options and emergency response strategies.

Project Coordinator

GKK
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2017

Associate of Science - Fire Technology

Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
12.2005

Skills

  • Design and Construction
  • New Construction and Remodeling
  • Project Requirements
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Local Government
  • Client Relationships
  • Building Processes
  • Microsoft Office
  • Subcontractor Compliance
  • Safe Job Site Set-Up
  • Commercial Projects
  • Subcontractor Relations

Certification

  • International Code Council, Certified Fire Inspector II
  • Colorado Notary Public

Quote

Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much.
Helen Keller

Timeline

Construction Consultant

RBByrd LLC
01.2023 - Current

Fire Code Inspector II

City Of Colorado Springs
12.2014 - 12.2022

Project Coordinator

GKK
06.2014 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Pikes Peak Community College

Associate of Science - Fire Technology

Mount San Antonio College

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