Experience

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  Tyco simplexgrinnell

  Apr 1993 - Jan 2008

  • Responsible for the staffing of field, administration, and sales representatives; including evaluations, wages, licensing, and professional development • Enforced company policies and procedures, and ensured personnel performed work in accordance to local, state, government, or the authority having jurisdiction• Responsible for reporting, contract, and code compliance• Accountable for financial billing, department growth, and profitability of the department• Member of the Safety Committee that ensured personnel were trained and complied with OSHA standards, lift and equipment use, vehicle operations, and the health and safety standards applicable to their positions • Facilitated and trained employees in new corporate computer software and hardware implementation for the district• Developed, facilitated, and trained employees and customers in National Fire Protection Association code compliance, national and state licensing preparation, Inspectors best practices and procedures Show less

  • Inspection / PMA Manager

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2008

  • Fire Protection Systems Inspector

    Apr 1993 - Jan 2001
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  Firetrol protection systems

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

  Inspection manager / inspection sales & service

  • Developed and enforced policies and procedures for department personnel • Established a documentation, filing, and reporting system to ensure code compliance and fluidity of information• Hired and trained administrative, field, technical, and sales representatives• Maintained financial accountability in terms of pricing structure, billing, financial growth, and profit margins for the department and service due to inspections• Responsible for contract development, negotiations, and the delivery pertaining to local, state, government, non-profit, national accounts, companies, businesses, and organizations • Ensured personnel had the proper safety gear, tools, and equipment to perform job specific tasks• Performed fire protection system inspections as needed Show less

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  Semi-retired fire protection

  Oct 2011 - May 2014

  Semi-retired fire protection

  Semi-retired to concentrate on my academic pursuit of a bachelors degree.

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  Firetrol protection systems

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Training coordinator / fire systems inspector

  Corporate Training Coordinator in the Fire Protection Industry. Part-time while working on a PhD in Adult and Higher Education. My expertise lies in fire sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazard, and fire pump inspections, testing and maintenance. This is a new position that is under development as we grow the organization. Former position in this company has been Inspection Manager, and Fire Systems Inspector.

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  University of oklahoma – gallogly college of engineering

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Graduate assistant

  Graduate Assistant for the Women in Engineering Program and Engineering Student Life.

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  University of oklahoma

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  The Master's Degree in adult and higher education is designed to prepare professionals to: (1) assume administrative roles in adult and higher education; (2) become more competitive candidates for leadership positions in adult and higher education; and (3) conduct inquiry which contributes to the practice of adult and higher education. Emphasis areas in the Adult and Higher Education program, include: • Community College Administration • Higher Education Administration • Intercollegiate Athletics Administration • Student Affairs • Workforce, Adult, and Continuing Education Show less

  • Graduate Advising and Recruiting

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    May 2017 - Aug 2017
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  University of oklahoma

  Jan 2021 - May 2022

  Graduate research assistant

  Graduate Research Assistant – Dr. Kirsten Hextrum, PhD • Provide research assistance and documentation for professor publication. • Provide support and assistance with LMS platform for online course work (Canvas).Instructional Apprentice – EDAH52573 History of Intercollegiate Athletics - Fall 2021Instructional Apprentice – EDAH5213 History of Education in America- Spring 2022

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  Ifsta-fpp

  Oct 2023 - now

  Curriculum developer

  Curriculum Developer for IFSTA / Fire Protection Publications at Oklahoma State University