Steven Laster
Antlers
Summary
Motivated and effective leader who excels in using proven methods and technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Assertive and enthusiastic with extensive and unsuppressed work ethic.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm & Sprinklers Salesman
Caruth Protection Services
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions
- Handled the bidding on fire alarms for new construction, retrofits and tenant finish outs.
Fire Alarm Operations Manager
Ideal Fire & Security
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Estimating / Bid reviews
- Oversaw project management of construction jobs
- Service Department
- Sales
Independent Contractor
Independent
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with various companies to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
District Operations Manager
Firetrol
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Built and maintained relationships with local vendors, suppliers and partners to maximize supply chain management.
- Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Estimating / Bid reviews
- Profit & Loss Statements
- Supervised and handled the project management of construction jobs
- Servicing
Fire Alarm Operations Manager
Ideal Fire & Security
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Monitored employee productivity
- Consistently met or exceeded gross profit goals
- Estimating / Bid reviews
- Sales
- Servicing
- Oversaw and handled the project management of construction jobs
Service Technician
Firetrol
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Programming of various fire alarm systems
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Responded to customer service calls quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
Service Technician
American Automatic
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring systems
- Panel changeout and XTO Corporate Offices
- Field supervisor for other technicians
Field Supervisor
P.A.C. Systems, Inc.
03.2007 - 11.2009
- Supervised ten employees on new installation projects
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
- Panel change outs
- Programming and troubleshooting various fire alarm systems
Fire Alarm Technician
Integrity Fire Systems, Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2006
- Handled service calls throughout the state of Texas
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems and completing on-site repairs
- Supervised other technicians on job sites
Fire Alarm Technician
P.A.C. Systems, Inc.
06.2001 - 02.2004
- Responded to service calls and troubleshot devices.
- Supervisor of employees on job sites
- Handled installation of fire alarm systems
Helper
Great Southwest Fire & Safety
05.1998 - 06.2001
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Handled new installations
- Service calls
- Handled inspections
Education
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKHigh School Diploma -
Wagoner High School
Wagoner, OK05.1981
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiations
- Procedure Development
- Financial Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Cost Reduction
- Systems Implementation
- Team Building
Certification
2003 - Certification of Completion - IOM for Siemens Systems
2011 - Vigilant Certification, Turu Est.
Additional Information
State License - Fire Alarm Technician Knowledge and Insurance Codes Class - FLA6360
Systems Experience - Notifier, Siemens, Simplex, Firelite, Fenwall, Fike, Gemini, Thorn, Pyrotronics, Radionics and Ansul
Timeline
Fire Alarm & Sprinklers Salesman
Caruth Protection Services
11.2020 - 07.2022
Fire Alarm Operations Manager
Ideal Fire & Security
11.2017 - 11.2020
Independent Contractor
Independent
09.2017 - 11.2017
District Operations Manager
Firetrol
06.2017 - 09.2017
Fire Alarm Operations Manager
Ideal Fire & Security
07.2011 - 06.2017
Service Technician
Firetrol
02.2011 - 07.2011
Service Technician
American Automatic
11.2009 - 02.2011
Field Supervisor
P.A.C. Systems, Inc.
03.2007 - 11.2009
Fire Alarm Technician
Integrity Fire Systems, Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2006
Fire Alarm Technician
P.A.C. Systems, Inc.
06.2001 - 02.2004
Helper
Great Southwest Fire & Safety
05.1998 - 06.2001
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Wagoner High School
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