Chance Duty

As an Oregon State Trooper, my primary role is to ensure public safety on the roadways and in the communities I serve. I respond to emergency and high stress situations on a frequent basis, where quick, high quality decisions need to be made to maintain the safety of all involved. Main aspects of the job include the following;

• Working in a team environment where communication is emphasized.
• Working in all weather conditions.
• Working varied shifts on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Specialized training with emergency vehicles, firearms and emergency medical practices.
• High stress critical thinking.

With DSL Builders I was a carpenter for large and small scale commercial buildings such as Police Stations, Fire Stations, Schools and other buildings. My job description included the following:

• Managing small groups of workers to complete segments of large projects.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Working in all types of weather environments.
• Completing varying project types such as wood framing, roof installation, window and door installation, siding installation, trench digging, grading for foundation work, large equipment operation, steel install and welding, working with crane and large equipment operators, etc.
• Long shifts with overtime included.
• Time crunch work to meet a deadline.
• Coordinating with a large team to meet specific goals.
• Work safety with an emphasis on communication.
• problem solving and critical thinking.

During my time as a Resident Intern with Lebanon Fire Department, I worked on shift with full time Firefighter/Paramedics while living at the fire house and attending school to obtain my certifications. The following is a list of some of the duties performed while employed with the Lebanon Fire Department;

• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
• Working varied shifts and responding to call outs during nights, weekends and holidays.
• Working in aa tema environment with coordinated efforts to ensure safety of all involved.

During my time worked with Frazier Construction as the lead carpenter I worked with a small crew to complete builds for custom residential homes. below are some descriptions of the jobs completed while working with Frazier Construction;

• Working with small crews to complete projects in a quality manner under time constraints.
• Reading blueprints and leading a small crew to project completion.
• Large equipment operations.
• Grading jobsites to prep for foundation work, setting concrete forms and pouring concrete for foundations and retaining walls, framing walls, decks and other wood structures, installing windows, siding and roofing, completing small scale steel projects.