Matthew Farley
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Results-driven Sales Engineer and Project Manger with a proven track record, excelling in designing and implementing cutting-edge fire alarm and low voltage systems. With 5+ years of experience in designing, installing, and maintaining low voltage systems. Proficient in completing projects with little to no supervision. Proven in leading small groups of engineers on big projects and assisting in training new hires. Strong customer service skills and experience in sales, marketing, and project management. I enjoy problem-solving and using every experience as a learning tool to expand my knowledge and experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Engineer/Project Manager
Fire Detection Systems
03.2024 - Current
- Quote, sell, design Fire Alarm(specifically EST and Kidde Fire Alarm systems), Access Control, CCTV, and Area of Refuge systems
- Assist with the installation and programming of Fire Alarm systems and various other systems present in buildings
- Proficient in Fire Alarm system Such as EST-4, EST-3, Io1000, and Kidde brand panels
- Perform technician duties like troubleshooting systems, conducting final walkthroughs
- Conduct site visits for projects
- Used Auto Cad to create shop drawings for Various types of systems
- Create submittals with calculations, cut sheets, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and addressed floor plans to get projects approved through proper channels, and respond to comments when needed
- Proficient in completing projects with little to no supervision
- Create fire alarm system programs for Various types of systems
- Work together with electrical contractors to ensure the system follows project specifications and local codes.
Fire Alarm Technician
Syracuse Time & Alarm Company
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conduct Fire Alarm inspections on various size of buildings from a small store to huge corporate buildings like nursing homes, apartment complexes, hotels and state buildings
- Proficient in Fire Alarm system such Honeywell and FCI Gamewell
- Make changes to fire alarm programs, program panels from start to finish and make modifications to existing systems
- Conduct installs and troubleshoot problems for Fire Alarm systems
- Proficient in completing projects with little to no supervision
- Provide support/training to new technicians.
Lead Fire Alarm System Engineer
Open Systems Metro
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Design complex low voltage systems that include Public Address, Intrusion, Data/Fiber, and Video Surveillance systems but specialize in Fire Alarm Systems
- Work together with sales team and electrical contractors to ensure the system follows project specifications and local codes
- Proficient in Fire Alarm system such as Siemens, Edwards, Silent Knight, Notifier, and Honeywell
- Proficient in writing fire alarm programs for panel
- Lead a small group of engineers on big projects
- Assist in training new hires in low voltage system design
- Assist in daily operation in sales and service
- Manage reselling of over stock parts
- This includes listing, shipping and managing relations with clients
- Designed, Maintained, and supervised the company's website
- When needed, I would assist lead technicians in the field with daily fire inspections
- Used Auto Cad to create shop drawings for Various types of systems
- Create submittals with calculations, cut sheets, and shop drawings to get projects approved, and respond to comments when needed
- Proficient in completing projects with little to no supervision.
Insurance Agent
PFP Services
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Work from home, answering calls and finding members who have a need for life or health insurance benefits
- Custom make a plan for clients that would fit into their budget and work best for their needs
- Walk Clients through an application and write policies for their needs.
Union Benefit Specialist
National Income Life
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Visit union families and present them with a line of insurance products to help them protect their families and their assets
- Custom make a plan for clients that would fit into their budget and work best for their needs
- Walk Clients through an application and write policies for their needs.
Associate
TJMaxx
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked register and have great customer services skills
- Worked the sales floor assisting customers and organizing the floor
- Worked receiving and would move pallets using pallets jack, Lift heavy boxes, break down pallets, and process incoming products.
Instructor
iD Tech Camps
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Watch over a class 10 children and teach a variety of classes
- Taught children how to make their own video games using Unreal 4
- Taught additional classes on 3D modeling using Maya Software and how to 3D print.
Lifeguard
American Pools
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Open up the pool at the beginning of shift and close it down at the end of shift
- Would watch over guests as they swim when they were in the pool, and make sure everyone is safe
- Clean the pool daily and check the chemicals of the pool every hour and adjust them accordingly.
Survey Inspector
Micheal P Farley Attorney at Law
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Conduct Surveys of Properties that were recently sold
- Adjust Survey with Change the previous owner has made that is not shown on the current survey
- Assist with office duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY12.2018
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Suite
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Sales
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Communication
- Graphic Design
Timeline
Sales Engineer/Project Manager
Fire Detection Systems
03.2024 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician
Syracuse Time & Alarm Company
03.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Fire Alarm System Engineer
Open Systems Metro
01.2021 - 03.2023
Insurance Agent
PFP Services
08.2019 - 04.2020
Union Benefit Specialist
National Income Life
02.2019 - 08.2019
Instructor
iD Tech Camps
07.2018 - 08.2018
Associate
TJMaxx
11.2017 - 01.2019
Lifeguard
American Pools
06.2011 - 09.2017
Survey Inspector
Micheal P Farley Attorney at Law
07.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
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