DARRELL R. JOHNSON
Decatur,GA
Summary
Results-driven Individual with forward-thinking approach centered on excellent customer service with a demonstrated record of building successful operator-client relationships and managing a profitable operation.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Operator DJ
Higher Ground DJ Services
02.1980 - Current
- Consulted with hundreds of customers to propose optimal solutions for their specific needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in increased revenues.
Staff Support Coordinator
Millers Military Academy
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Gathered and organized materials to support staff and student operations.
- Received and responded to customer requests via emails, telephone calls, and in-person interactions.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Day Porter
Accu-Clean Inc, YMCA
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Maintain and Clean 4500 sq ft facility
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
- Cleaned and organized conference rooms, exercise equipment rooms, gymnasium, storage rooms, and all bathrooms.
- Checked inventory levels for cleaning products and place orders to restock.
- Assessed high-traffic areas, hallways, lobby areas, and reception for cleanliness.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Completed sweeping, mopping, and window cleaning.
- Sanitized high-traffic areas and equipment with approved cleaning supplies.
- Demonstrated commitment through impeccable attendance and quality performance.
- Adhered to company safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
- Increased workplace safety by reporting potential hazards to Management.
- Responded immediately to any guest requests or concerns and promptly resolved issues.
- Maintained lobby in pristine condition and kept trash promptly emptied.
- Notify the front desk manager of any guest issues in need of additional attention.
Owner/Operator
LSI Consultants
01.2009 - 09.2011
- Assisted 63 commercial businesses with plan review, permitting, and code compliance.
- Consulted with customers to propose or perform optimal solutions.
- Established updates on statutory requirements and regulations.
Firefighter, Training Officer, Fire Inspector
Dekalb County Fire & Rescue
09.1992 - 11.2008
- Trained and educated over 80 recruit firefighters in firefighting, rescue, and apparatus operation curriculums graduating over 98% to enhance success in field operations.
- Fire Inspector – Inspected new and existing commercial businesses and multi-family dwellings
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Evaluated situations at emergency sites to determine effective methods for saving lives and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Developed and reviewed fire exit plans for new buildings.
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
Machine Operator
G.E. Capital
02.1988 - 02.1991
- Bill Print Machine (Pitney Bowes, etc.) collate, envelope, stamp postage, and sort by zip code over 33,000 bills in an 8-hour shift.
Firefighter
Gary Fire Dept. Gary, Indiana
03.1979 - 12.1988
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- 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.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- 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.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys, and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to the public.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition on a weekly basis.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags, and gas to maintain a proper supply of materials in trucks.
- Searched confined space areas to locate potential victims employ rescue tactics and administer first aid.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University,
West Lafayette, IN, High School Diploma -
Gary West Side High School
Gary, IN06.1974
Skills
- Experienced with professional environment
- Self-motivated with attention to detail
- Client Service
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective problem solving
- Positive attitude and organized
- Fire and Life Safety
- Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Basic Tools knowledge
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Certified Fire Inspector I - N.F.P.A.1031- Cert# CFI-06-0172 (Expired)
- License CDL PL - Expires 3/18/2031
Timeline
Staff Support Coordinator
Millers Military Academy
08.2017 - 05.2023
Day Porter
Accu-Clean Inc, YMCA
05.2012 - 04.2017
Owner/Operator
LSI Consultants
01.2009 - 09.2011
Firefighter, Training Officer, Fire Inspector
Dekalb County Fire & Rescue
09.1992 - 11.2008
Machine Operator
G.E. Capital
02.1988 - 02.1991
Owner Operator DJ
Higher Ground DJ Services
02.1980 - Current
Firefighter
Gary Fire Dept. Gary, Indiana
03.1979 - 12.1988
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University,
High School Diploma -
Gary West Side High School