Rodney Hatanaka

Rodney Hatanaka

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Design Manager @ ProTech Fire & Security | NICET Level 4, Fire Alarm Systems

  • Education

    • DeVry Institute of Technology

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      BS Electronic Engineering Technology
    • Jarrett Intermediate

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    • Kaimuki

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    • Dale Carnegie

      2016 - 2016
      Sales
  • Experience

    • Rhema Systems

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1991
      Technician
    • John J Harding Company

      Jul 1993 - Aug 1999
      Technician
    • SimplexGrinnell

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
      Electronic Systems Designer
    • Hawaii Instrumentation & Controls, Inc.

      Feb 2004 - Feb 2008

      Responsible for daily operational activity for Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Oversee outer island managers, project managers, and service manager. Support project managers as necessary to ensure a smooth project schedule and completion. Review all sales quotations prior to bid/submission. Participate in weekly sales meetings. Assist sales engineers with quotations and negotiations for large projects. Review and approve all purchasing activity. Lead weekly project managers meetings. Provide CIP (Contracts in Progress) updates to assist in forecasting future business activity and billings. Submitted annual operations budget for board of directors’ approval. Respond to customer inquiries/complaints. Show less Responsible for design and project management for fire alarm, CCTV, access control, nurse call, and public address systems. Reviewed all project turnovers from sales department. Reviewed contract documents, modified, and value engineered proposed equipment. Prepared data and drawing submittal package. Used AutoCAD 2004 to create and modify drawings. Programmed fire alarm, CCTV, and access control systems. Coordinated all project activity including submittal preparation, equipment ordering, manpower for programming and installation, and progress billing of project. Participated in weekly project meetings to discuss project status and possible issues. Show less

      • Operations Manager

        May 2005 - Feb 2008
      • Senior Project Manager

        Feb 2004 - Apr 2005
    • ProTech Fire & Security, LLC

      Mar 2008 - now

      Responsible for the profitable operation of the company as determined by the owners of the company. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the company. Duties and responsibilities include implementing policies, managing daily operations, managing the sales team, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Work with management team for strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Show less

      • Design Manager

        Apr 2022 - now
      • Sales & Engineering Manager

        Dec 2017 - Apr 2022
      • Project Manager

        Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
      • President

        Mar 2008 - Mar 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NICET Level 4 for Fire Alarm Systems

      NICET
    • General Radiotelephone Operator License

      Federal Communications Commission
      Nov 2019
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Sound Ministry Volunteer

      Issued by Metro Christian Church on Jul 2016
      Metro Christian ChurchAssociated with Rodney Hatanaka
    • Band Booster Volunteer

      Issued by Sacred Hearts Academy on Jul 2017
      Sacred Hearts AcademyAssociated with Rodney Hatanaka
    • Assistant Cubmaster (Pack 10)

      Issued by Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2013
      Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Rodney Hatanaka
    • Assistant Scoutmaster (Troop 10)

      Issued by Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2018
      Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Rodney Hatanaka