Carl Joseph 'Joe' Holmes
London,AR
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across various sectors including emergency services with Bayliss Fire Department, emergency medical response and disaster relief missions. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and project management skills, coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude and community engagement focus. Proven track record in achieving critical objectives and enhancing team performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Bayliss Fire Department
Augsburg, Arkansas
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained and improved funding opportunities through community, state and federal grant programs.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Cabinetmaker, Artisan, Owner Operator
HSA Cabinets & Remodeling
Dover, Arkansas
05.2013 - Current
- Set-up, conduct and follow-up on Custom Cabinets and remodeling Estimates
- Drew Custom Cabinetry layout and remodeling plans according to customers vision
- Carefully planned and executed custom layouts to manufacture requested pieces/projects
- Instructed and taught woodworking principles to chosen carpenter assistants
- Oversaw all pricing/billing statements
- Oversaw quality assurance and customer satisfaction on every project
Project Manager, Volunteer, Missionary
8 Days Of Hope-Disaster Relief Missions
Tupelo, MS
03.2013 - 10.2018
- Oversaw various rebuilding projects from conceptualization to completion
- Volunteered as a Project Manager in LaPlace, Louisiana during Eight Days of Hope X, March 9-March 16, 2013 after Hurricane Isaac
- Volunteered as a Project Manager in Lafayette, Louisiana during Eight Days of Hope XIII, June 4-June 14, 2017 after Historic Flooding
- Volunteered as a Project Manager in Houston, Texas during Eight Days of Hope XIV, March 10-March 17, 2018 after Historic Flooding
- Volunteered as a Project Manager in Houston, Texas during Eight Days of Hope XV, March 17-March 24, 2018 after Historic Flooding
- Volunteered as a Project Manager in Houston, Texas during Eight Days of Hope XVI, October 13-October 20, 2018 after Historic Flooding
- Resolved to minister to, pray with and for the homeowners and residence of each community affected by natural disasters
Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Restoration Technician
River Valley Restoration Services Inc.
Russellville, AR
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Oversaw various restoration projects from conceptualization to completion
- Respond to, oversee and finalize emergence response restoration projects
- Initialized, overseen and finalized Custom Cabinetry projects
- Overseen flooring restoration services
- Lead carpentry projects
Sergeant E-5
United States Army
Killeen, TX
01.2002 - 10.2010
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations
- Completed nighttime/Daytime patrols of assigned areas within war zone operation areas
- Overseen/Managed aircraft re-fueling and armament procedures at Forward Area Refueling Points in red-zone areas within Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation enduring Freedom, October 2006-June 2007
- Managed troop operations during night/day flight line operations during operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. October 2006-June 2007
- Overseen/Managed aircraft fuel monitoring/testing procedures for various aircraft, November 2004-May 2008
Bore Crew Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Shannon Pipeline
Morrilton, AR
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Led team of 3-5 bore crew members in the set-up, duration and finalization of horizontal drilling operations
- Operated/Overseen Operation of Horizontal Drilling Machinery, Excavation Machinery, and Horizontal Drilling assistance equipment
- Overseen and executed horizontal drilling plans and layouts
- Drilled under Highways and Creeks to install 10"-12" gas pipelines
- Overseen/Assisted with gas pipeline installations
Maintenance Tech, Elec. Apprentice, Coal Miner
American Coal Company
Galatia, IL
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Overseen/Assisted Coal mining operations
- Evaluated coal mining systems and equipment in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions
- Evaluated Electrical systems and equipment in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions
- Overseen and executed maintenance procedures on various coal mining equipment
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Services
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical And Education Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASome College (No Degree) - Supervisor Development (SDC)
Army Correspondence Course
Killeen, TXSome College (No Degree) - Combat Lifesaver
Army Correspondence Course
Killeen, TXSome College (No Degree) - Leadership Principles/Military Science
NCO Academy
Ft. Hood, TXSkills
- Attentive listener
- Cross-Cultural Intelligence
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Emergency medical responder (EMR)
- Codes/SOP Procedures application and compliance
- Leadership development
- Complex problem solving
- Troubleshooting strength
- Mechanical aptitude
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Hazard management
- Organizational ability
- Lifts 50 pounds
- Finish Carpentry
- Cabinetry
- Employee performance evaluation
- Project management
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Fire assignments
- Fire suppression tactics
- Truck driving
- Structure fire safety
- Rescue equipment proficiency
Affiliations
- 23 Months Combat Service
- Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award)
- Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National defense Service Medal
- Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award)
- Mechanic badge W/ Driver
References
Ken Smith, 8 Days of Hope Ambassador (814) 657-4391 June 2017-Present
Brock Raney, Raney Enterprise, Owner (479) 747-2544 1998-Present
Richard Hutchinson, Property Manager (501) 691-0874 2017-Present
Timeline
Firefighter
Bayliss Fire Department
09.2019 - Current
Cabinetmaker, Artisan, Owner Operator
HSA Cabinets & Remodeling
05.2013 - Current
Project Manager, Volunteer, Missionary
8 Days Of Hope-Disaster Relief Missions
03.2013 - 10.2018
Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Restoration Technician
River Valley Restoration Services Inc.
11.2011 - 05.2013
Bore Crew Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Shannon Pipeline
07.2009 - 06.2010
Maintenance Tech, Elec. Apprentice, Coal Miner
American Coal Company
11.2008 - 05.2009
Sergeant E-5
United States Army
01.2002 - 10.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical And Education Studies
Liberty University
Some College (No Degree) - Supervisor Development (SDC)
Army Correspondence Course
Some College (No Degree) - Combat Lifesaver
Army Correspondence Course
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership Principles/Military Science
NCO Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Services
Arkansas Tech University
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