Andrew Sullivan
Monmouth,ME
Summary
Current Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch back into a fire fighting career.
Personal FIrefighter with 5 years experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Well-educated and working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Over 11 years of teaching and accounting experience, quick typing skills and strong work ethic. Proven strengths in relationship building and communication. Proficient in Excel, Zoom, and Powerschool.
Personable, friendly and solution-oriented Customer Support Representative with over 8 years of experience in service and support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
Bath , Maine
2023.11 - Current
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
Rubber Technician
Micronics
Winthrop , Maine
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Operated machinery to produce parts and products according to specifications.
- Maintained inventory of materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Monitored production processes, troubleshooting any issues that arose.
- Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging.
GS-5 Accounting Technician
DFAS
Remote , ME
2022.06 - 2023.08
- Verified documented and requested disbursements to facilitate payments.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
Volunteer Firefighter
Caribou Fire Department
Caribou , Maine
2018.08 - 2023.03
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Assessed active fires and consulted with Fire Captain to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Frequently lifted up to 200 pounds in course of extinguishing fires and treating injured persons.
- Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Local Sort
UPS
Presque Isle , ME
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Sorted incoming shipments and separated packages by size, type and destination within warehouse.
- Cleaned conveyor and surrounded sorting line to maintain work area.
- Scanned packages with RF scanner, sorted packages and palletized products according to warehouse or shipping destination.
- Sorted pallets, boxes or other material by hand to maintain order.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with colleagues to facilitate workflow and troubleshoot issues needed.
- Inspected and sorted items or materials according to type, size or coloring.
- Used smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan and prepare orders.
Full Time Firefighter/EMT
Fort Fairfield Fire Department
Fort Fairfield , ME - Maine
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Planned, developed, implemented and monitored fire safety plans to address specific fire and life safety systems.
- Developed hazard training programs for emergency response team.
- Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Examined and assessed hoses by laying out and checking connections to fire hydrants for effective fire suppression.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using MEFIRS.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Maine School Of Science And Math
Limestone , Maine
2017.01 - 2021.07
- Planned strength and conditioning classes customized for individuals.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Music Instructor
Maine School Of Science And Math
Limestone , Maine
2011.06 - 2021.06
- Developed and presented lectures on range of music-related subjects for classes of up to 42 students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons.
- Provided support for musical and vocal audition preparation.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for band/stringed instruments and commitment to practicing.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Developed team communications and information for Humanities meetings.
- Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
- Taught sheet music reading and music theory to choral, band, and string ensembles.
- Monitored students' progress by analyzing performance metrics.
Customer Service Representative
Sitel
Limestone , ME
2003.07 - 2011.07
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
- Assisted customers in making payments on accounts and setting up payment plans.
- Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution.
- Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- Reviewed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Maine
Orono, MESkills
Skills
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Medical Response
- Emergency medical treatment
- Emergency Response
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Ladder operation
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Payable
- Zoom Meetings
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Pipe welding
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Basic Fire
- Fire I and II
- EVAC
- Certified K-12 Teacher
Timeline
Pipefitter
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
2023.11 - Current
Rubber Technician
Micronics
2023.08 - 2023.11
GS-5 Accounting Technician
DFAS
2022.06 - 2023.08
Local Sort
UPS
2022.03 - 2022.06
Full Time Firefighter/EMT
Fort Fairfield Fire Department
2021.07 - 2021.11
Volunteer Firefighter
Caribou Fire Department
2018.08 - 2023.03
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Maine School Of Science And Math
2017.01 - 2021.07
Music Instructor
Maine School Of Science And Math
2011.06 - 2021.06
Customer Service Representative
Sitel
2003.07 - 2011.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Maine
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Basic Fire
- Fire I and II
- EVAC
- Certified K-12 Teacher
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