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Professional Summary: Highly respected, senior-level safety expert with more than 25 years of industry experience. Expertise in creating and implementing complex safety strategies, analyzing building and fire codes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating safety assessments and investigations. Superior track record for technical applications, creating diverse and inclusive environments ensuing the protection of life and property. I am dedicated to protecting and preserving life, property, and the intangibles that sustain a business and create a safe environment. But my greatest asset to an employer is my ability and willingness to exercise judgment in the application of fire protection. Reputation for strong work ethics, and uncompromising devotion to Life Safety and the protection of property. Professional experience in fire loss management: June 1984 - present I have 25 years' broad experience and established capability in government, industry, and as a consultant, in total fire loss control engineering, including knowledge of hazard analysis, loss prevention principles, and fire safety aspects of design, construction, and alterations of all types and occupancy hazards. Maintaining code compliance with NFPA and global standards regarding Fire Protection and Life Safety Code systems. Provided construction project drawing files, and associated records. reviewed Contractor's design and system installation plan. Coordination of code issues with the Fire Marshal was also provided where engineering interpretation was necessary. Prepared standby battery and line loss calculations. Maintaining drawing files and associated records. Knowledgeable with good engineering practices in the design and development of fire suppression systems using sprinklers, and other extinguishing agents and equipment. Compliance with related NFPA, OSHA, Federal, State, and local fire codes and standards for multiple hazardous activities carried out in unique facilities. I am familiar with water supply and demand. I have performed investigative studies, fire protection surveys, and prepared Fire and Life Safety hazard analysis. I am skilled at defining problems and employing cost effective, sound engineering judgment and innovative in seeking their solutions. I am experienced working with architects, code officials, contractors, and equipment manufacturers. I am skilled in guiding teams of engineering and technical specialists from diverse organizations in resolving complex technical problems. Managing and supervising technical staff engaged in fire protection, prevention, inspection, testing, and maintenance activities. Consulting Fire Protection Engineer Subject Matter Expert on NFPA Codes and other nationally recognized fire and life safety standards, International Fire Codes and International Building Codes, OSHA Regulations and ADA accessibility Guidelines. Engineering calculations. Preformed a variety of engineering duties by applying basic engineering techniques and analysis in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other specifications. Consistently contribute to exceeding organizational goals and objectives.