Michael Vaughn
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in Inspections and installations, consistently delivering high-quality work. Efficiently cuts and fabricates pieces to finalize designs. Demonstrates excellent technical, project management, and decision-making abilities honed through years of experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Fitter- Inspector
Bamford Fire Sprinkler CO
Merriam Ks, KS
01.2019 - Current
- Installed, tested and maintained fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople during construction projects to ensure that all components are installed correctly.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their fire protection needs.
- Attended training classes to stay up-to-date on latest industry standards and techniques.
- Consulted with clients regarding design requirements for their specific applications.
- Installed backflow prevention devices in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Researched alternative solutions to complex problems encountered during installation or repair work.
- Conducted site surveys to determine the most effective locations for installing fire sprinklers.
- Repaired existing fire sprinkler systems by replacing defective components, such as pipes, valves, nozzles, heads, and fittings.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all types of fire suppression equipment including wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, pre-action systems, deluge systems and foam and water misting systems.
Fire Sprinkler Project Manager
Aegis Fire Protection
Olathe, KS
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Fire Sprinkler Sales Rep
SimplexGrinnell
Olathe , KS
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure repeat business.
Education
GED -
Eldon High School
Eldon, MO01-1993
Skills
- Project management abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Emergency Services
- Decision-Making
- Safety Protocols
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Air and water piping
- Power Tool Operation
- Inventory Management
- Professionalism
- Material prepping
- Equipment Maintenance
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment testing
- Commercial construction experience
- Building Codes
- Multitasking
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety inspection
Certification
Backflow Certified
Design Layout Course for basic design of fire sprinkler systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Sprinkler Fitter- Inspector
Bamford Fire Sprinkler CO
01.2019 - Current
Fire Sprinkler Project Manager
Aegis Fire Protection
01.2014 - 01.2019
Fire Sprinkler Sales Rep
SimplexGrinnell
01.2000 - 01.2014
GED -
Eldon High School
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