Alexander Tolliver
Dayton,TN
Summary
Skilled trades professional with leadership experience as a Shop Foreman and a diverse background spanning welding, construction, and emergency response. Trained through the Kellogg Community College Welding Program and the IMI Pre-Apprentice program, with proven hands-on experience in wildland firefighting and general labor. Combines physical grit with technical capabilities, including basic drone operations and FAA regulations. Eager to leverage this multi-disciplinary skill set in a hands-on, growth-oriented role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
IMI Pre Apprentice Program
4155 County Road H Laona
05.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed daily operational activities to uphold safety regulations and maintain production quality.
- Instructed new team members on effective equipment handling and established workflow protocols to improve overall team efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and resource distribution to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
- Analyzed finished products for quality assurance, pinpointing defects and instituting corrective measures to uphold quality standards.
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
4155 County Road H Laona
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with team members to execute controlled burns, enhancing ecosystem health and reducing wildfire risk.
- Conducted safety assessments and implemented protocols to ensure compliance with fire management standards.
- Monitored weather conditions to assess fire behavior, contributing to informed decision-making during firefighting operations.
General Labor
Mallard Homes
Fenton, MI
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed general labor tasks to support project completion and operational efficiency.
- Executed general labor tasks, including loading and unloading trucks and digging trenches, to ensure successful project completion.
- Conducted various general labor activities with effective use of hand tools, ensuring exceptional quality in results.
Education
Certificates - Basic Welding
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI12-2024
National Guard Employment Training -
Michigan Job Challenge
Augusta, MI12-2024
Quasi-Military Academy Program - undefined
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Battle Creek, MI06-2024
High-School Diploma - undefined
Marshall Opportunity High School
Albion, MI06-2024
No Degree - Masonry
Blackwell Jobcorps
4155 County Road H07-2026
Graphic Communications Technology - Graphic Communications And Graphic Design
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Battle Creek, MI06-2024
Skills
- Fundamentals of Welding
- Familiarity with FAA Regulations
- Basic Drone Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership Abilities
- FEMA Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
- ServSafe Certified
- Discipline
- Conflict Resolution
- Stress Management
- General Labor Experience
- Safety management
- Task delegation
- Workplace safety
- Tool management
- Materials management
- Team Training
- Fabrication skills
- Safety awareness
- Fire containment
- Backfire and flanking
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Fireline construction
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Controlled burning techniques
- Fire weather monitoring
- Fire shelter deployment
- Fire behavior prediction
- Wildlife habitat protection
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Map reading and navigation
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Firefighting
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Image editing
- Social media design
- Logo creation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
10.2025 - 05.2026
Shop Foreman
IMI Pre Apprentice Program
05.2025 - 07.2026
General Labor
Mallard Homes
05.2023 - 01.2025
Quasi-Military Academy Program - undefined
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
High-School Diploma - undefined
Marshall Opportunity High School
Certificates - Basic Welding
Kellogg Community College
National Guard Employment Training -
Michigan Job Challenge
No Degree - Masonry
Blackwell Jobcorps
Graphic Communications Technology - Graphic Communications And Graphic Design
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy