Brandon J. Mercado

Supervised swimming pool areas to ensure guests safety. Maintain pool area free from hazards to prevent any injury. I used my excellent communication skills to give instructions to maintain orderly pool conduct.

Enforced rules and regulations to avoid any danger or drowning situations and in the event needed, I would administer first aid and CPR.

• Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
• Maintained professional, neat and safe swimming area with regular attention to trash and chair arrangements.
• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
• Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
• Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
• Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
• Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
• Verified first aid supplies each day to effectively handle any emergency.
• Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.

I was designated rescue swimmer on the search and rescue team for boat crew members. I was required to receive training and successfully qualify to perform this job. When we responded to an emergency, I prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.

• Telecommunication between military and civilian counterparts
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
• Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
• Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
• Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
• Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
• Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.

When working as a Fire Team member and worked as an Officer on Duty, I began exploring construction work. I became familiar and worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.

• Damage control
• Tower construction operations
• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
• Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
• Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
• Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
• Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
• Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.

Working along with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines was one of my most rewarding time. I learned many life skills that gave me the confidence to continue working in this field.

• Housing construction and demolition.
• Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
• Audited supply inventories.
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
• Built and installed cabinets, countertops and shelving to provide additional storage and working spaces.
• Hung sheetrock and drywall by attaching panels to studs, cutting adjoining panels and making cutouts around outlets and switches.
• Checked for plumbing issues to replace or repair faucets and pipes.
• Spread adhesives on flooring to prep for tile installation.
• Managed multiple projects, enforcing adherence to building codes and regulations.
• Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.