Dedicated fire protection professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Fire & Life Safety America /Summit Fire & Security
Richmond, , VA
09.2003 - 07.2022
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
Managed efficient teams of up to 2 employees.
Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Planned and implemented solutions for technical problems such as installation conflicts and coordination with other mechanical trades.
Carpenter
Peter Johnson Builders
Charlottesville, VA
07.1993 - 04.2003
Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Built and hung custom doors and frames.
Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Fabricated custom furniture, shelving and cabinets and installed in specified locations.
Carpenter
Downin Construction
Gordonsville, VA
05.1985 - 07.1993
Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
Built and hung custom doors and frames.
Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School
Mineral, VA
Timeline
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Fire & Life Safety America /Summit Fire & Security
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