Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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CHRISTOPHER RUTHERFORD

Summary

Accomplished Senior Fire Alarm Lead at Cobb County School System, I leveraged expertise in fire alarm installation and critical thinking to enhance safety and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated excellence in teamwork and technical troubleshooting, significantly improving project efficiency. Renowned for adapting to new technologies and maintaining high standards in compliance and client relations.Handled multiple prodjects at once from planning to completion ,supervised multiple teams effectively

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR FIRE ALARM LEAD

Cobb County School System
12.2004 - Current
  • Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing training in new fire alarm technologies and best practices.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient service for fire alarm repair and maintenance requests.
  • Collaborated with other technicians, ensuring timely completion of large-scale installation projects.
  • Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Supported team success with strong communication skills during both project planning meetings and on-site installations.
  • Identified potential issues before they became costly problems through regular inspection of installed fire alarm systems.
  • Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
  • Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer service calls and inputted all information into company's database.
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
  • Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions, and concerns regarding systems.
  • Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
  • Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
  • Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
  • Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
  • Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
  • Maintained alarm hardware inventory levels, safeguarding component availability for emergency calls.
  • Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety regulations, confirming compliance of installed systems.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients by providing outstanding support throughout the entire installation process from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of fire alarm systems, including addressable, conventional, and wireless configurations.
  • Reduced false alarms by conducting thorough testing and troubleshooting of installed systems.
  • Increased productivity by effectively managing multiple installations and repair tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - ELECRICAL CONSTUCTION AND MAINTANANCE

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
03-2004

Skills

  • Fire alarm installation
  • Low-voltage Systems
  • Smoke control systems
  • Local building codes
  • Fault diagnosis
  • National Electrical Code
  • System Testing
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Schematic reading
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Control panel setup
  • Conventional systems
  • Voice evacuation systems
  • Fire suppression integration
  • Addressable systems
  • Alarm programming
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Security and burglar alarms
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Installation and repairs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Specification and schematics assessments
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Goal Setting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Professionalism
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 12 staff members. in many installation of Fire Alarm replacements at school locations

Certification

  • low voltage unrestrictive contractor lisence
  • notifier fire alarm certification
  • edwards fire alarm certification
  • firelite fire alarm certification
  • honeywell vista security panel certification

Timeline

SENIOR FIRE ALARM LEAD

Cobb County School System
12.2004 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - ELECRICAL CONSTUCTION AND MAINTANANCE

Chattahoochee Technical College
CHRISTOPHER RUTHERFORD