Cameron Hughes
Colton,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor
Valencia, CA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, contributing to a positive customer experience.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled high volume transactions during peak periods without compromising service quality or accuracy.
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working various roles as needed including cashiering, stocking shelves, or assisting in the fitting room area.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing shopper inquiries.
- Managed returns and exchanges, resolving customer issues promptly and professionally.
- Provided expert product knowledge to customers, guiding them towards suitable purchases that met their needs.
- Upheld store appearance standards by restocking merchandise quickly and neatly organizing shelves/displays while also performing routine cleaning duties.
- Managed merchandise returns and exchanges by closely checking items and receipts to assess eligibility and make accurate processing decisions.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Processed credit card and debit payments via Type systems, providing accurate charges and credits.
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
Volunteer Firefighter
LA City Stentorians
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Increased public awareness about fire safety through participation in community events and media interviews.
- Promoted physical fitness among team members by organizing group workouts and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits within the department.
- Strengthened firefighter skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending workshops or conferences related to the field.
- Served as a role model to aspiring firefighters through mentorship, training support, and sharing of professional experiences.
- Assessed and repaired fire extinguishers and various fire equipment for stations.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Assistant Ranch Manager
Egg House Ranch
Palmdale, CA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Supervised ranch hands and livestock handlers.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Inspected animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Kept detailed service records for farm machinery.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
- Was assistant manager and in charge of 4 employees and was also in charge of business when manager was out
Wildland Firefighter Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Participated in basic fire fighter skills to improve skills and techniques.
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Managed team of [5] employees, overseeing training, and professional growth of employees
Caretaker
Choice Home Care Inc.
Palmdale, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming
- Caretaker of 3 people
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Overnight shifts to make sure client did t run away from home. Had history of waking up in the night and him running off
- Day shifts would consist of me taking the client out on outings and engaging with him with not only myself but others
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Sales Representative
Simple Solar
Los Angeles
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE
Oroville, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Mitigated environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction.
- Bolstered crew cohesion through strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to share resources, knowledge, and strategies for more effective wildfire response.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Ensured prompt medical care for injured crew members by providing first aid support when necessary.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
Gurney Transport
Antelope Ambulance
Lancaster, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes for efficient patient information transfer between EMS personnel and hospital staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering a positive hospital experience.
- Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
- Expedited patient discharge process by promptly responding to transport requests from nurses or physicians.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
- Supported clinical staff during emergencies as needed, showcasing adaptability and commitment to overall hospital goals.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive work environment by demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism towards colleagues, patients, and visitors.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Monitored patient progress to detect changes or unusual behavior and update medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families to provide information on hospital policies and procedures related to patient transport.
- Performed vehicle safety checks before transporting patients to avoid delays and manage wear and tear.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Education
Diploma -
John Muir Charter School
San Luis Obispo, CA10.2021
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Merchandising Knowledge
- Sales
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
Volunteer program assistance
- Cash register operation
- Cash Handling
- Hot Spot Location and Elimination
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Post-Fire Inspection
- Forest Fire Response and Suppression
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/BLS Certified
- Public Safety First Aide
Timeline
Gurney Transport
Antelope Ambulance
03.2024 - Current
Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE
08.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Representative
Simple Solar
04.2022 - 07.2022
Caretaker
Choice Home Care Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Wildland Firefighter Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
08.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Ranch Manager
Egg House Ranch
10.2019 - 06.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
LA City Stentorians
01.2018 - 06.2021
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor
06.2016 - 08.2016
Diploma -
John Muir Charter School