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John Kubasik-Resume 122815
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JOHN KUBASIK
319 Private Road 635 ▪ Dayton, Texas 77535
713-907-7865 ▪ johnkubasik@gmail.com
Qualifications Profile
Versatile Fire Protection Professional with solid experience securing and leading fire protection
projects and implementation for large commercial and industrial clients.
EXPERTISE IN THE SALE, PLANNING AND DESIGN OF COMPLEX FIRE ALARM, WATER SPRAY FIRE
PROTECTION, INCLUDING SPECIAL HAZARD CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER ROOMS,
TELECOMMUNICATION, AND LABORATORIES ALONG WITH OTHER UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS.
Adept at driving business growth and expansion as a sales leader who acquires new clients
through consultative sales and extensive product expertise.
Proven fire protection expert who contributes to business-wide advances with extensive
product knowledge and awareness of cutting edge technologies.
Safety and compliance leader with a complete understanding of NFPA, building codes, and
Factory Mutual Data Sheets in the context of fire protection and loss prevention; promotes a
culture of safety-consciousness that results in impressive safety records.
Excellent interpersonal skills; foster and fortify partnerships with industry-leading
manufacturers and contractors to deliver total project management.
Technical proficiency in a range of tools, including AutoCAD for system design as well as the
operation and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Professional Experience
TRIPLE C PROJECT SERVICES, Mont Belvieu, Texas
Fire Protection Project Manager/Sales Representative, 2015
Leverage expertise across all areas of fire protection, from system design to installation and
construction project management, to create a core business group offering fire protection system
design for commercial clients in industries with unique and specialized needs. Manage total program
operations, from budget planning and administration to sales and customer service. Interact directly
with clients to deliver sales presentations, close sales, and manage design projects from
conceptualization through installation and testing.
Developed strategic business plans aligned with market trends to drive business and
revenue growth by developing competitive pricing and service.
Cultivate partnerships with product manufacturers and installation/construction contractors
to offer high quality, reliable end-to-end service.
FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, Houston/Beaumont, Texas
Industrial Project Manager/Sales Representative, 2007 2015
Directed fire protection projects and sales to grow business by securing clients for large-scale, complex
fire protection system design. Focused development on Special Hazard water spray and clean agent
systems paired with fire alarm and gas detection systems. Oversaw all project phases, including
requirements gathering to meet clients’ priorities and specifications and management of contractors
to build and install fire protection systems. Tracked project progress to drive adherence to timelines
and budgets, consistently meeting all performance metrics to ensure high customer service standards.
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FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, CONTINUED
Negotiated and managed a complex 4-year, multimillion-dollar turn-key fire
protection project.
o Planned and installed a system comprising mechanical piping, I&E, Fire Alarm/Gas
Detection, and PLC-based controller automation.
Achieved 500k+ man-hours with no recordable incidents by developing and
implementing a company-wide program to promote safety culture.
GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION (SIMPLEXGRINNELL) TYCO, Houston, Texas
Special Hazard Project Manager/Sales Representative, 1999 2006
Created custom Special Hazard Fire Protection systems including gaseous clean agent fire protection,
fire alarm and gas detection, and PLC-based controller automation for computer rooms, laboratories,
and normally occupied control rooms. Led sales of Special Hazard projects by fostering relationships
with new clients, employing a consultative and educational sales approach to close sales and achieve
impressive growth and revenue gains.
Increased a client’s revenue 200% in 12 months on a special assignment as Ansul,
Inc.’s Gulf Coast States Regional Foam Systems Manager tasked with improving relationships
with distributors to increase regional revenue.
Strong record of sales success includes:
o Achieved #1 National Sales Ranking in 2001.
o Grew the Special Hazard program to $5M in annual revenue.
o Penetrated the competitive telecommunication vertical market.
DOOLEY TACKABERRY, Deer Park, Texas
Project Manager/Designer, 1990 1999
Managed a variety of multimillion-dollar mechanical and electrical field projects from concept to
completion, as well as post-installation service and customer follow-up. Oversaw on-site commissions
and start-up projects. Planned project scope, timeline, and budget, and directed cross-functional
engineering teams and contractors. Drove efficiency and optimized costs by tracking project progress,
overseeing change orders, and implementing continuous improvements.
Grew profits 500%+ over 2 years by improving client service as the Total Service Manager.
Promoted in 1995 to oversee global projects as the International Project Manager,
Designer, and Systems Programmer.
Training & Certifications
STATE OF TEXAS LICENSURE
Fire Alarm License • Fire Suppression License
MANUFACTURER & TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS
Minimax Clean Agent & Alarm • Notifier • Siemens/Cerberus • Det-Tronics