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Donovan Nelson

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Inspector

Saint Joseph Fire Department
11.2017 - 06.2025
  • Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
  • Arranged for replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
  • Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  • Collected fees for permits and licenses for open burns and demolitions.
  • Childhood and adult education programs.
  • Performing media interviews.
  • Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.

Department Manager

Lowe's
03.2003 - 07.2019
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Forklift and other machinery operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Nodaway RIV
Barnard, MO
05-1997

Certificate of Technical Studies - EMT, Fire Science, Hazmat And Hazmat Operations.

Hillyard Technical School
Saint Joseph, MO
05-2015

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Code enforcement
  • Supply management
  • Safety monitoring
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Fire Inspector

Saint Joseph Fire Department
11.2017 - 06.2025

Department Manager

Lowe's
03.2003 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

South Nodaway RIV

Certificate of Technical Studies - EMT, Fire Science, Hazmat And Hazmat Operations.

Hillyard Technical School

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