DOUGLAS WEST
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter 1
Cal Fire TUU
04.2022 - Current
- . Responded to emergency medical calls to perform emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for wildland fire fighting
Logistics Team Member
Wal Mart Distribution Center
06.2011 - 04.2022
- Forklift operator
- Work in receiving unloading and processing inbound trailers
- Non-con orderfiller: completed store orders of non-conveyable freight in a time efficient manner
- Trained new team members on best practices in logistics operations, fostering a supportive work culture that prioritized teamwork and collaboration.
- Shipping department: loaded outbound trailers with conveyable freight.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Porterville College
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Organized and implemented team practices as well as individual skills training
- Provided an atmosphere of teamwork amongst players
- Monitored appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to recruit talented athletes, building a competitive roster.
- Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
Education
Health Careers -
Porterville College
Porterville, CABusiness Management -
Bethany University
Santa Cruz, CABusiness Management -
Culver-Stockton College
Stockton, MOSkills
- Leadership skills
- Manage physical training workouts for individuals and groups
- Motivated to accomplish goals
- Keep physically active
- Problem solving capability
- Good communication skills
- Understand and respect chain of command
- Fitness and Agility
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Firefighting activities
- Radio Communication Proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Firefighter 1
Cal Fire TUU
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Baseball Coach
Porterville College
08.2012 - 05.2015
Logistics Team Member
Wal Mart Distribution Center
06.2011 - 04.2022
Business Management -
Bethany University
Business Management -
Culver-Stockton College
Health Careers -
Porterville College
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