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Jeffrey Todd Allen

Bandera,TX

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 9 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter/Senior Operations Engineer

Houston Fire Department
Houston, TX
01.1993 - 06.2015
  • Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
  • Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
  • Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.

Irrigation Installer

Watercrafters
Burton, Texas
01.1994 - 01.2004
  • Installed and maintained irrigation systems in residential and commercial areas.
  • Assessed customer needs to determine optimal system design and components.
  • Dug trenches, laid pipes, connected wiring, and tested sprinkler heads during installation process.
  • Adjusted valves and pressure gauges when necessary to maintain proper water flow throughout the system.
  • Inspected backflow prevention devices regularly as required by state regulations.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.

Pool Contractor

Clear Blue Pools
Brenham/Bandera, Texas
06.2015 - 12.2023
  • Conducted site visits to assess pool installation requirements and determined necessary materials.
  • Assisted in the coordination of subcontractors for excavation, plumbing, and electrical work.
  • Drafted estimates and invoices for clients based on the scope of work.
  • Provided technical advice to customers regarding pool maintenance and safety issues.
  • Installed pumps, filters, heaters, lighting fixtures, and other related accessories as required by customer specifications.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning skimmers and strainers, checking chemical levels in pool water, backwashing filters.
  • Investigated any complaints or problems with existing installations reported by customers or staff members.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors when needed to complete jobs within budget constraints.
  • Inspected finished pools prior to handover to ensure they met quality assurance guidelines.
  • Supervised apprentices during their training period ensuring they had adequate knowledge about proper pool installation techniques.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers in order to source high-quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Planned project timelines to ensure that deadlines were met in a timely manner.
  • Utilized AutoCAD software to generate accurate 2D drawings from 3D models.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pine Forest
Kline, Texas
05-1994

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Skills

  • Public assistance and support
  • Conditions assessment
  • Emergency and Medical Response
  • Emergency Management
  • Crisis Communications
  • Territory Management
  • Cold-calling
  • Sales Presentations
  • Industry Expertise
  • Construction Estimating
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Sales and Marketing
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Water Chemistry Knowledge
  • Excavation and Grading
  • Warranty and Maintenance
  • Plumbing and Electrical
  • Tile and Coping Installation
  • Pool Equipment Installation
  • Swimming Pool Construction
  • Leak detection
  • Irrigation Systems Management
  • Irrigation system installation
  • Irrigation Design
  • Construction knowledge
  • Construction Planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pool Contractor

Clear Blue Pools
06.2015 - 12.2023

Irrigation Installer

Watercrafters
01.1994 - 01.2004

Firefighter/Senior Operations Engineer

Houston Fire Department
01.1993 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Pine Forest

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Blinn College

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