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John Lewis

Lombard,IL

Summary

  • 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)

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Protection Manager (Oct 2020 - Current)

Fredriksen Fire Equipment Company
03.2014 - Current

Managerial Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee growth and development
  • Project Management (New Installation, Repairs)
  • Sales and Site-Surveys
  • Office Administration (Scheduling, Billing, Payroll, Fleet Maintenance, Recruitment)
  • Conduct technician training and quality control

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

Western Illinois University
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