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Joseph Flowers

Smyrna,SC

Summary

I am fresh out of school and just now starting to create and pursue my dreams. Since I graduated, I have been looking to gain more hands-on experience to grow and learn as much as possible.
I took a firefighting position straight out of school, which has taught me the importance of respecting higher positions and ranks, handling constructive criticism, and learning self-discipline.
I am a mechanically inclined person due to being around small engines and vehicles at a young age. My skills range from simple tasks like fluid changes to complete engine breakdowns and rebuilds. I also took four years of mechanics in high school and obtained my ASE certification.
On top of that, I also took four years of building construction, which expanded my knowledge of various types of hand tools and heavy equipment. I learned multiple ways that new and old construction types were built.
Using experience from past jobs involving the wants and needs of guests and customers has helped me learn new ways of giving out satisfaction or resolving the needs of anyone with a complaint or problem. It has shown me how to stay level and use constructive speech to keep the situation from escalating and getting worse.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Flinthill Fire Department
Fort Mill, SC
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
  • Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.

Customer Service Associate

Food Lion
Blacksburg, SC
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and identified their needs.
  • Demonstrated active listening skills when responding to customer questions and complaints.
  • Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, and other transactions as needed.
  • Followed up with customers after purchase to ensure satisfaction.
  • Escalated unresolved customer issues to the appropriate department or manager for resolution.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Suggested product solutions based on individual customer needs.

Student

York Comprehensive High School
York, SC
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Served as a mentor for incoming freshman students.
  • Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Followed course syllabus or lesson plan to perform and submit coursework and assignments.
  • Joined extracurricular activities to explore interests or passions outside classroom.

Education

High School Diploma -

York Comprehensive High School
York, SC
05.2022

Skills

  • Fire Suppression Work
  • Apparatus Maintenance
  • Equipment Evaluation
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Fluid Level Testing
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Carpentry
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Jr Firefighter of the Year for Smyrna Fire Department.
  • First in agriculture tool identification competition.

Certification

  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • EVDT
  • Hazmat awareness
  • Hazmat Operations
  • CPR
  • Firefighter Survival/RtR
  • Rescuing Our Own (RIT)
  • Introduction To Technical Rescue
  • Techinical Rescuer
  • Reduction Of Opioid Loss Of Life
  • ASE Certification

Timeline

Firefighter

Flinthill Fire Department
01.2023 - Current

Customer Service Associate

Food Lion
06.2022 - 12.2022

Student

York Comprehensive High School
08.2018 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

York Comprehensive High School
Joseph Flowers