Kenton Howard
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Ally Construction
05.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Fire Safety Officer
Univeristy Of Alabama At Birmingham
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.
- Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.
- Recorded scene layout, damage and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items and taking photographs.
Conducter
Norfolk Southern
06.2006 - 08.2016
- Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Tuscaloosa Fire Dep
03.2001 - 05.2006
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Firefighter/ EMT
Auburn Fire Dept
05.1998 - 03.2001
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Education
J.D. - Law
Birmingham School of Law
Birmingham 05.2016
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
Alabama Fire College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration And Services
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2000
Skills
Legal background in liability issues and work comp
Cause and determination on safety issues
State Fire Inspector 1 &2
Fire Officer 1&2
Arson Investigator 1&2
Firefighter 1&2
Code enforcement
Osha background
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Ally Construction
05.2018 - Current
Fire Safety Officer
Univeristy Of Alabama At Birmingham
09.2016 - 03.2018
Conducter
Norfolk Southern
06.2006 - 08.2016
Firefighter/Paramedic
Tuscaloosa Fire Dep
03.2001 - 05.2006
Firefighter/ EMT
Auburn Fire Dept
05.1998 - 03.2001
J.D. - Law
Birmingham School of Law
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
Alabama Fire College
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration And Services
Auburn University
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