ALEX SALMINEN
U.S. NAVY
Phoenix,AZ
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated and disciplined U.S Navy service member with 8 years of experience in high-pressure, mission-critical environments, providing emergency response team leadership and safety operations expertise. Skilled in incident assessment, crisis management, and rapid decision-making under extreme conditions. Eager to bring a service-driven mindset, technical proficiency, and unwavering integrity to this next chapter of my career.
Work History
PEORIA FIRE-MEDICAL CADET
7 Months- Fundamentals of firefighting, and fire service culture.
- Community service events.
- Fire service physical fitness workouts.
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
3 Years 8 Months- Managed full-cycle recruiting including prospecting, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates.
- Organized career events such as job fairs and campus recruiting initiatives to attract a diverse pool of talent to find the highest qualified individuals.
- Led training sessions to 150 new sailors regarding recruitment process best practices and interviewing techniques.
- Implemented targeted outreach strategies and leveraging community partnerships.
- Coordinated with local leaders and veteran networks to expand recruitment reach and strengthen public relations.
- (Active Duty) / GLENDALE, AZ
MACHINIST MATE
5 Years- Lead Power Plant Generator Operator & Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.
- Supervised a mechanical maintenance work center of 10 sailors in the completion of 1,500 preventative maintenance checks accumulating 10,000 man hours managing daily tasking, scheduling, and technical performance to meet objective requirements.
- Operated, maintained, and repaired ships diesel generators & sub-components, HVAC and refrigeration systems, ships elevators, cranes, hydraulic systems, and all auxiliary systems.
- Maintained readiness of critical equipment through daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and strict accountability standards.
- Took responsibility for personnel safety, task completion, and overall team performance.
- Conducted fuel oil testing and quality assurance to verify fuel suitability to prevent personnel injury or equipment damage.
- 1 eight month deployment supporting U.S interests and multinational exercises in the Indo-Pacific/ Red Sea and multiple underways.
- (Active Duty) / USS Rushmore LSD-47; SASEBO, JAPAN
TEAM MEMBER
4 Months- Gained valuable experience in a fast-paced environment by quickly learning new processes, procedures, and systems.
- Communicated effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members.
- Developed strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication abilities by working with a diverse group of customers.
IRONWORKER APPRENTICE
3 Months- Successfully installed reinforcing bars in concrete forms for bridge decks, beams, columns and foundations in accordance with safety standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team in completing complex projects on time.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Communication skills
Compassion and empathy
Attention to detail
Composed under stress
Self motivated and quick learner
Team oriented
Certification
-AZ EMT DHS #AZ00022056 EXP: 07/2028
-NREMT #E4199944 EXP: 03/2028
-Counselor (Professional & Kindred), Sec. of Labor
-Basic Life Support, American Red Cross EXP: 07/2027
-Basic Engineering Common core, Dept. of the Navy
-Canvasser Recruiter , Dept. of the Navy
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. x7
Timeline
PEORIA FIRE-MEDICAL CADET
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
U.S. NAVY
03.2023 - 11.2026Read More
MACHINIST MATE
U.S. NAVY
03.2018 - 03.2023Read More
TEAM MEMBER
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
11.2017 - 03.2018Read More
IRONWORKER APPRENTICE
GERDAU
08.2017 - 11.2017Read More
Ironwood High School
High School Diploma
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