Amber Swinson
Pink Hill,NC
Summary
I am currently enrolled at James Sprunt Community College in the Welding program. I am seeking employment to utilize the skills that I am currently learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Pink Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Pink Hill, NC
07.2019 - 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.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
Stocker/Custodian
Sheppards Equipment Co.
Pink Hill, NC
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators., elevator buttons.
- Terminated cables using crimping tools, soldering irons, heat-shrink tubing and other specialized equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on all wiring systems including testing of continuity and insulation resistance.
Cook/Cashier
Farm House Inn
Deep Run, NC
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NCSkills
- Welding safety
- Heat control
- Welding
- Arc welding
- Hand tools operation
- Surface grinding
- Cutting techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Grinding skills
- Overhead welding
- Torch operation
Timeline
Stocker/Custodian
Sheppards Equipment Co.
03.2023 - 11.2023
Cook/Cashier
Farm House Inn
09.2022 - 10.2023
Volunteer Firefighter
Pink Hill Volunteer Fire Department
07.2019 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
James Sprunt Community College
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