Brian Hoover

Experience

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  Entrance Controls Inc.

  Mar 1994 - Aug 2002

  Project Manager/National Accounts

  Initially hired on as the only Service Tech and promoted within the first year to Service Manager. Again promoted to Nation Accounts to acquire and oversee the largest company client to date, Enron along with several other Fortune 500 Tech companies. Traveled nationwide designing, consulting, and implementing these corporations security integration needs. Managed a team of engineers and technicians as well as several subcontractors working on client projects.• Implemented several changes in company procedure and operations. • Took the department from under 10K a month to over 60K net profit. • Worked with companies nationwide and worldwide including IDC corp., Lattice Semi Conductor, International Airports, FAA, TSA, IFS, and others. • Created designs that were congruent with company brands, customer profile and reflected the current and upcoming trends while offering customers exceptional value. • Emphasis on superior customer relationship management included developing strong relationships with customers to insure prompt response and manage expectations. Show less

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  Bryant Integrated Technologies

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Operations Manager
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  Syntech Engineering Technologies Inc.

  Mar 2004 - Dec 2008

  President/Owner

  Oversaw all operations for the day to day business, customer service and strategic planning for the company. Specialized in cutting edge security systems and anti-theft devices. Products include CCTV, Access Control, Intercom, Time and Attendance, and Low Voltage cable/communications infrastructure. Developed and managed projects domestically and throughout Latin America in excess of $2 million annually. Opened an international remote sales/installation office in South America for the growing security marketplace in the region. Bridged the cultural gap between regions to identify and target the market needs. Specialized in custom one off solutions with a high level of integration. • Sold, project managed, serviced and installed aspects of multi-million dollar projects for large commercial and industrial clients both foreign and domestic. • Administered and directed all aspects of engineering operations through vision and strategy. • Oversaw several concurrent projects, and held overall accountability for system quality and efficiency.• Provided financial overview, forecasting, and leadership for the organization. • Worked closely with staff at both offices to identify best business practices, providing the best work environment possible, and fostered growth for the organization.• Launched a series of productivity improvement, process re-engineering, cost analysis and performance management programs that improved productivity, service quality, and customer satisfaction.• Maintained a high quality of employee performance through constant monitoring, feedback and coaching. • Managed projects diligently under aggressive deadlines while also coming in on time and on or under budget. Show less

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  Ocean Reef Club

  Apr 2008 - May 2014

  IT Department Manager/Infrastructure

  Managed and maintained all low voltage infrastructure and systems for the private city of Ocean Reef, including all Fiber Optic, data, telephone, and surveillance systems infrastructure. With a staff of 8 maintained, upgraded, and maximized all critical systems to their full potential. Provide vision and served as the chief design engineer for all mention systems and project managed all upgrades, modifications, and major construction projects related to IT systems. Managed a $2M annual budget including capital projects as well as consultations on future vision and development of additional and modification scope for the future. • Managed, upgraded, and maintained a city wide network infrastructure and all its hardware. • Served as the local low voltage electrical engineer and consultant for all related systems and projects for development. • Responsible for a staff of 8 that served an entity with 1Kstaff members and 10K residents.• In charge of the entire security and surveillance systems for the city along with maintenance and expansion. • Project-managed all projects that related to any low voltage systems. • Instituted systems, policies, and procedures for improving security and functionality for the community. • Maintained a strict operating and capital expenditure budgets both on time and under cost. • Provided ongoing training to staff and organization personnel on low voltage system operations and maintenance.• Communicated directly with the President and board of directors a future vision and road map for the future of the organization from an IT prospective as well as come up with creative new idea to solve related problems. Show less

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  Securadyne Systems

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  General Manager
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  Smart Marine Group LLC

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  COO at Smart Marine Group
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  SECUREXPERTS, INCORPORATED

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  • VP of Business Development

    Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Sr. Director of Operations

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Netwatch System

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Regional Sales Manager
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  Hirsch

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Manager of Sales Engineeing Global

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Manager of Solutions Engineering

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Sr. Solutions Engineer - Southern Regions

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Solutions Engineer - Southeast & Southcentral

    Aug 2020 - Feb 2022