Damon Clark
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
With an extensive background in design, fire, safety, security, and compliance, I leverage my expertise to serve customers effectively. Joining a dynamic team, my goal is to contribute to the company's growth. As a results-oriented achiever, I consistently surpass targets and succeed in fast-paced environments. By combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience, I deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
NICET IV
1
1
ICC Fire Inspector I
Work History
Life Safety Systems Manager
Aurora Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Manage Life Safety Team and contractors to comply with life safety needs by installing and maintaining Access Control, CCTV, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinklers, fire extinguishing systems, Security systems, PA, Elevators and other code compliant systems to ensure facilities are safe
- Coordinate with sites, construction, architects, and engineers to install new fire and security systems in new and existing sites
- Develop, and Manage, Program new lock down systems that integrate Access Control, PA, Fire, Red Bag, and Burglar systems into one fluid system
- Perform yearly evaluations for team – Including assisting team in setting up SMART goals and improving performance
- Train and develop other employees on new and existing systems and processes.
Life Safety System Lead
Douglas County School District
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Manage Life Safety Team and contractors to comply with life safety codes and ensure facilities are safe
- Develop and conduct life safety training for different departments such as School Staff, Nutrition Services and Custodial that will continue to serve as a training tool on Life Safety Google site
- Perform yearly evaluations for team – Including assisting team in setting up SMART goals and improving performance
- Successfully reduce cost of inspections more than $10,000 in one year by performing inspections in house while improving quality
- Educate classified and administrative staff on code issues, how to manage and become compliant.
Account Manager
Sierra Detention Systems
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Design and layout fire alarm system
- Sales of fire alarm and security systems, meeting with customers and meeting sales quota
- Successfully prepared estimates for customers, negotiated when needed to win project
- Met with manufacturers to maintain support and pricing for products sold
- Trained employees in fire alarm systems.
Operations Manager - Senior Engineer- Project Manager
Denver Protection Services, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed installation of all fire alarm, CCTV, Intrusion, and Access Control projects
- Physical tasks included pulling wire, installing devices, and programming
- Successfully prepared estimates for customers and negotiated when needed to win project
- Designed and engineered fire alarm systems to create quality drawings for installers using AutoCAD, Voltage Drop calculations and system specific design criteria.
Operations Supervisor/ Project Manager
SIEMENS Building Technologies, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Managed solutions team in two offices for fire alarm and security projects in Colorado and surrounding areas
- Conducted yearly performance appraisals addressing issues and improving overall performance
- Managed multiple projects in excess of $1.5 Million annually focusing on completing projects with reduced cost to improve margin dollars, on schedule and delivery and acceptance
- Developed engineering templates resulting in cost savings on engineering labor
- Coached team in project budgets, utilization of time and materials, and company Best Practices, while promoting growth in company
- Designed and engineered fire alarm systems using AutoCAD, Voltage Drop calculations and system specific design criteria to create quality drawings for installers.
Education
BAS - Industrial Design
AAS - Computer Aided Drafting
Skills
- Incidents management
- Health and safety compliance
- Customer Service
- Program Administration
- Fire Alarm Design
- Valcom Program and Installation
- AutoCAD
- Revu for iPad
- Technical Documentation
Certification
- NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems, 104142
- ICC Fire Inspector I, 8834977
- ICS-100
- Community Risk Reduction Q0841
- Community Risk Assessment Q0843
- Siemens XLS
- Simplex 4100
Timeline
Life Safety Systems Manager - Aurora Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Life Safety System Lead - Douglas County School District
01.2013 - 01.2017
Account Manager - Sierra Detention Systems
01.2011 - 01.2012
Operations Manager - Senior Engineer- Project Manager - Denver Protection Services, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Operations Supervisor/ Project Manager - SIEMENS Building Technologies, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2009
ITT Technical Institute - BAS, Industrial Design
ITT Technical Institute - AAS, Computer Aided Drafting
- NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems, 104142
- ICC Fire Inspector I, 8834977
- ICS-100
- Community Risk Reduction Q0841
- Community Risk Assessment Q0843
- Siemens XLS
- Simplex 4100
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