Kyle Donovan
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Low Voltage for me has been an ideal career. The number of systems, the constant change in technologies, adapting to different challenges, and the fact that there is always something new to learn, or even overcome. I continually want to be moving my career forward. To challenge myself with bigger and more advanced systems. To lead, teach, and help others do the same.
Since starting in this field I've earned a NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems, an F-Card, and OSHA 30 certifications. I have a proven ability to learn new systems quickly and maximize efficiency in installation and maintenance. I've taken on countless leadership roles, while also simultaneously being able to work independently.
My ambition, work ethic, efficiency, desire to learn, and leadership skills are among my strongest traits. Along with a diverse knowledge of numerous systems to back them up.
My belief is it’s easier for someone to do their job when they have a true understanding of why and how something is done. So as a foreman, sharing knowledge was one of the most important aspects of my job. Adaptability and critical thinking have gotten me far in my career and intend to use those to progress even further.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman, Senior Tech
Robco Electric
Las Vegas, NV
02.2017 - 05.2021
My time at Robco Electric gave me a robust skillset and knowledge of countless systems in the commercial field. A confidence in my ability to get the job done by whatever means. Developing strong critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills. A varied array of experience in the commercial field to install, lead, manage, and coordinate projects from start to finish. Installing systems that range from Fire Alarm, CCTV, Intrusion, Telecommunications, Audio/Video, Fiber Optic, Access Control, and Clock/Intercom. With computer programming experience for Fire Alarm, CCTV and Access Control. I’ve also worked with CCSD building ground up schools, addition buildings, and existing school system upgrades.
I was given the responsibility to make sure projects were properly built, and remained on schedule. Overseeing numerous crews and projects simultaneously, coordinating manpower, material ordering, and scheduling. Attending sub meetings to coordinate with the general contractors and subcontractors on items that needed addressing. Teaching and giving my crews the knowledge and understanding of the systems being installed, while also making sure they have the material, tools, and ability to get the job done.
I was put in a constantly rotating role from Foreman, to Senior Tech, to Service Tech, to Installer. Being heavily relied upon to get my jobs done with little to no oversight, quickly, correctly and efficiently.
Lead Technician
Nevada Fire Protection
Las Vegas, NV
11.2015 - 02.2017
At Nevada Fire Protection I gained early skills to run projects, and install in residential construction. I earned my F-Card within just a month and a half of joining the company and asserted myself as a productive asset, moving up into a leadership role within a couple of months. I became exclusively responsible for the Access Control, Security, and CCTV systems on every one of our projects. Which consisted mostly of Residential work in Luxury Apartment Facilities, Clubhouses, and Assisted Living Senior Housing. I worked on many projects from the first day of rough, to the last day of end-user training. Coordinating with the general contractors, project management, and other trades involved with our systems. As well as establishing good client relations with facilities management post construction phase. Most notable accomplishments during my time at Nevada Fire Protection was in fire alarm. Earning my F-Card and eventually testing for NICET I and II, successfully achieving both.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashworth College
2008
Fire Alarms 101
Cape Fear Community College
Skills
Robco Electric -
- CCSD:
- Cortez Elementary Remodel Addition (Foreman)
- Sandy Valley High School Addition
- Moore Elementary Remodel Addition
- Bryan Elementary Remodel Addition
- Goldfarb Elementary Remodel Addition
- Hewetson Elementary Remodel Addition
- Wasden Elementary New Build
- Orr Middle School Remodel
- Twin Lakes Elementary New Build/Remodel
- Ullom Elementary New Build
- Bunker Elementary Remodel Addition
- Reed Elementary Remodel Addition
- Lowman Elementary Addition
- Crestwood Elementary Addition
- Katz Elementary Addition
- Cox Elementary Addition
- Wooley Elementary Addition
- Boulder City High School Library and Gymnasium System Upgrade
- Boulder City High School Theater
- Chartan Elementary School
- Set All CCTV Camera Shots with CCSD Security Division
- Great Rapport with CCSD Security Division and CCSD Fire Alarm Division
- Commercial:
- Cristo Rey St Viator College Preparatory
- Planet 13 Dispensary
- The Honest Company Warehouse
- Terrible Herbst Gas Station (Jean, NV)
- Northgate Shipping Facility Shell and Pump House
- Merryhill Preschool Mountain's Edge
- Terrible Herbst Corporate Office
- DRN Investments Warehouse
- Cell Network Antennas for City of Las Vegas
- Numerous small TI Projects, PT's Taverns, one off projects
- Residential:
- Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas City Center
- Hilton Homewood Suites Las Vegas City Center
- The yoU Apartments UNLV
- Carnegie Heights at Henderson
Nevada Fire Protection -
- Residential:
-Ovation: Aspire, Elevate, Ensemble, Tempo, Minuet
-Picerne: Level 25 at Durango, Passage Phase 2, Cornerstone, The View at Horizon Ridge
-Pier: Vue at Centennial, 2One5 Apartments, Evolve Apartments, Challenger School (Desert Hills), South Beach Resort (Vegas)
- Commercial:
-Centennial Hills Hospital 4th Floor Fire Alarm
-Living Spaces in Boca Park
Accomplishments
- NICET Level II
- F-Card
- Manufacturer Training for Potter Fire Alarm IPA Systems
- Manufacturer Training for Keri Access Control Systems
- Fire Alarms 101 via Cape Fear Community College
- OSHA 30
Job Skills
Fire Alarm:
Understanding and Installation of systems from Start to Completion. Fire Alarm is what I would consider my strongest area.
Wiring Panels, Programming, System Acceptance, Test and Inspect, Extensive Troubleshooting, Working on new or old systems, Making existing systems coincide and communicate with newer systems during remodels in active schools, Elevators/Elevator Recall, Interconnected Systems Shunt, Pump Houses, Smoke Shutdowns, Fire Smoke Dampers, Fire Door Release, Voice Evacuation, Nurse Call, Monitoring Radios, Pone Line Monitoring with Contact ID.
Systems I've worked on: Potter, Notifier, Gamewell-FCI, Edwards, Silent Knight, Wheelock, Harrington
For almost every one of the CCSD Projects listed I was the lead fire alarm tech, and completed the final acceptance testing with the State Fire Marshal.
General:
Many CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, AV, Clock and Intercom Systems. From Rough to Trim to Programming. End User Training. Service. Types of Cabling, Connectors, Dressing, Testing, Termination Methods and Labeling. Projectors, Speaker Arrays, Stage Lighting and Trusses, Keypad Programmed Systems, Computer Programmed Systems, Antenna Arrays for Cellular Networks. Among Many Other Skills.
References
Jeremy Wetherholt, Foreman for Robco Electric
(772) 766-5770 - Wetherholtj@gmail.com
Dan Kitchens, Senior Tech for DK & R Corp.
(727) 278-1980 - Danielkitchens40@gmail.com
Dustin Smith, Project Manager for Able Electric
(619) 415-4153 - Dustin@able-electriclv.com
Timeline
Foreman, Senior Tech
Robco Electric
02.2017 - 05.2021
Lead Technician
Nevada Fire Protection
11.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Ashworth College
Fire Alarms 101
Cape Fear Community College