Fire Protection Manager with over 10 years of experience in the Fire Protection Industry
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction
Continuous growth utilizing NFPA codes, IBC, IFC, OSHA General Industry, and AHJ requirements (e.g., System Installation Projects, Deficiency reports, Educational Training for Technicians)
Perform specialized fire protection services throughout the Chicago metropolitan area:
Hazard analysis
Code evaluations
Review of existing and future fire protection equipment
Develop performance specifications for fire suppression systems
Install, maintain, and inspect various fire and safety equipment:
Fire Alarm Systems (NICET # 151127)
Engineered Fire Suppression Systems
Suppression Control Units (Conventional, Single Loop, and Multi-Loop)
Clean Agent Enclosure Integrity Testing (NFPA 2001, ISO 14520, and EN 15004)
Fire Sprinkler Systems (Wet, Dry, and Pre-Action)
Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Suppression Systems
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Emergency/Exit Lighting
Fire equipment training
Shift Manager, Safety & Security - Cadence Health
Apex3 Security (formerly Levy Security)
07.2010 - 08.2013
Managerial duties and responsibilities included:
Directly and indirectly managed a 30 person security department
Payroll & Billing
Scheduling & Overtime Control
Interviewing & Recruitment
Incident Report Writing
Environment of Care Inspections
Fire & Life Safety Training
Patrol Reports
Officer in Charge, Protective Services - Q-Center
Levy Security Corporation
11.2006 - 07.2010
Maintained a continuous inspection of Q-Center Protective Services Department personnel, facilities, patrol vehicles, equipment, and material used and issued
Performed ID Card Production, Access Control, Alarm Monitoring, and Video Recording Systems
Education
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2006
Skills
Project Planning
Self Motivation
Technical Proficiency
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Fire Protection Manager (Oct 2020 - Current)
Fredriksen Fire Equipment Company
03.2014 - Current
Shift Manager, Safety & Security - Cadence Health
Apex3 Security (formerly Levy Security)
07.2010 - 08.2013
Officer in Charge, Protective Services - Q-Center
Levy Security Corporation
11.2006 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement & Justice Administration