Franklin Knight
Jeffersonville
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Knights Fire & Safety Corp.
11.2018 - 04.2025
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service while doing fire and life safety inspections / audits.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions to their fire and safety needs.
- Trained,hired and motivated employees to perform daily business and inspection duties..
- Responsible for all Fire and Safety Inspections that our company performed at commercial and Industrial buildings.
- Managed a team of up-to 14 employee's.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Fire Suppression Manager
Safecare
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Scheduled all Fire Suppression Inspections within my department.
- Performed inspections in the field on Fire Suppression, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting and Live Fire Trainings.
- Submitted all necessary paperwork and documents needed to AHJ.
- Used NFPA Codes and Life Safety 101 Building Codes.
Fire Suppression Technician
Derby Fire & Safety
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed Inspections on Fire Suppression equipment.
- Responsible for all inspection documents to be submitted to any necessary AHJ and company requirements.
- Communicated all details of the inspection ,including all deficiencies that need to be corrected to be compliant.
Property Inspector
Independently Employed
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Performed Field Inspections on Businesses to determine if they were insurable or if corrections needed to be made to insure they were safe ny building and insurance codes.
- Gathered field data, measuring structures as well as photographic evidence of inspections and any alleged issues for risk audits.
- Increased accuracy of inspection reports through meticulous attention to detail and consistent documentation practices.
Outside Sales Account Manager
Kamps
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Increased sales revenue by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Managed territory budget to support development of regional and territory leads.
Fire Suppression Extinguisher Sector Manager
Simplex-Grinnell (Johnson Controls)
04.1999 - 03.2008
- Conducted Fire Extinguisher & Emergency Lighting Inspections to ensure customer safety.
- Managed a team of other inspectors in a territory.
- Responsible for training new employees within our entire region.
- Developed new business opportunities through cold calling and prospecting.
Education
No Degree - Business
IUS
New Albany, IN01-2004
Apprenticeship - Tool & Die Apprenticeship
Miami Adult Tech
Dayton, OH01-1992
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship building
- Employee training
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scheduling
Timeline
Business Owner
Knights Fire & Safety Corp.
11.2018 - 04.2025
Fire Suppression Manager
Safecare
03.2016 - 11.2018
Fire Suppression Technician
Derby Fire & Safety
02.2015 - 03.2016
Property Inspector
Independently Employed
01.2011 - 02.2015
Outside Sales Account Manager
Kamps
03.2008 - 01.2011
Fire Suppression Extinguisher Sector Manager
Simplex-Grinnell (Johnson Controls)
04.1999 - 03.2008
No Degree - Business
IUS
Apprenticeship - Tool & Die Apprenticeship
Miami Adult Tech
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