FRANCES KUKLA
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 10 years of experience as accomplished Fire Inspection & Sales team. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in FDNY Certified Fire Safety Inspection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President and CEO
Venus Fire Protection & Safety Services, Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
HUMC Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
- Elevated patient education efforts by explaining scan results in layman''s terms so that patients could better understand their health status.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development, enhancing overall quality of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ05.2010
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Transformative leadership
Accomplishments
I’m the previous CEO and founder of Venus Fire Protection, a NY State certified Minority Woman owned lucrative business 2013-2023. I hired, trained and certified over 30 employees in the fire safety industry. I developed leadership skills, management skills, administrative, and excellent sales experience (met with owners rep. & architects went over building plans to determine fire safety per DOB & FDNY compliance).
I recently sold Venus Fire in July 2023, and moved to Florida. I’m currently seeking an opportunity to assist a company grow and excel in there industry.
Certification
- FDNY Portable Extinguisher Service Company
- FDNY Flame Proofing
- FDNY Fire Hazard & Building CODE
- NJ Portable Extinguisher Service Company
- NJ Building & Fire Safety CODE
- Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography
Additional Information
- Attention to detail
- Administrative Skills
- Delegating Skills
- Able to solve problems
- Able to meet deadlines
- Communication Skills
- Sales Skills
- Leadership Skills
- People Skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
President and CEO
Venus Fire Protection & Safety Services, Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2023
Cardiovascular Sonographer
HUMC Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Eastwick College
- FDNY Portable Extinguisher Service Company
- FDNY Flame Proofing
- FDNY Fire Hazard & Building CODE
- NJ Portable Extinguisher Service Company
- NJ Building & Fire Safety CODE
- Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography
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