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
Wood Dale, IL
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)
Chicago, IL
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
Chicago, IL
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, IL12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL08.2006
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