Desiree Stokes
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Monitored hot work activities, implemented fire prevention strategies, and coordinated emergency response efforts to uphold safety and compliance standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Hana Industries
Portsmouth, VA
02.2024 - Current
- Provide safety oversight in controlled environments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conduct routine patrols and inspections to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and accurately document incidents.
General Laborer / Fire Watch / Painter
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC
Norfolk, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and shipyard safety regulations during hot work operations.
- Maintain continuous fire watch to prevent fires and explosions.
- Assist in supervising gas-free equipment and verifying safe atmospheric conditions.
- Test tanks and enclosed spaces for flammable vapors and oxygen-deficient environments.
- Inspect and manage safety equipment to ensure readiness and compliance.
Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator
IFPC Worldwide
Norfolk, VA
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Operated and inspected forklifts and warehouse equipment safely.
- Maintained compliance with safety standards and achieved a zero-accident record.
- Managed materials and ensured proper storage procedures.
Fire Watch / Laborer
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC
Norfolk, VA
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitor confined spaces for hazardous atmospheres.
- Support tank testing prior to hot work authorization.
- Maintain safe oxygen levels and report unsafe conditions.
- Assist with inspection and management of fire safety equipment.
Assembly Worker
Continental
Newport News, VA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Operated precision assembly equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Performed inspections and minor troubleshooting.
- Followed strict safety and quality control procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Mathews High School
Mathews County, VASkills
Gas Free Safety Compliance
Safety Oversight & Risk Mitigation
Equipment Management & Inspection
Tank & Confined Space Testing
Hazardous Atmosphere Monitoring
Flammable Gas & Oxygen Deficiency Detection
Fire & Explosion Prevention
Hot Work Permit Compliance
OSHA 10 Certified
Incident Reporting & Documentation
Certification
- OSHA 10
- CPR / AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Forklift Certified
- Armed Security License
- Class D Security License
- Active Secret Clearance
- Driver’s License
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Hana Industries
02.2024 - Current
General Laborer / Fire Watch / Painter
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator
IFPC Worldwide
12.2020 - 08.2022
Fire Watch / Laborer
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC
06.2018 - 12.2020
Assembly Worker
Continental
05.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Mathews High School