Elijah Pointer
Killeen,TX
Summary
Reliable Probationary Firefighter with background in emergency response and fire suppression. Demonstrated strengths include effective teamwork, quick decision-making skills, and physical stamina to perform under high-stress situations. Notable contributions include reducing property damage through prompt and efficient firefighting efforts, as well as providing valuable community education on fire safety and prevention.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
HEB
Killeen, Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at checkout stations.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and displays.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Junior Firefighter
Ding Dong Fire Station
Ding Dong, Tx
09.2019 - Current
- Participated in drills and exercises for training purposes.
- Monitored radio communications from dispatch center to ensure proper response times were met.
- Attended meetings with supervisors to discuss safety procedures and protocols.
- Cleaned apparatus bays, storage rooms and work areas according to established standards.
- Performed pre-fire planning of buildings as well as maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Assisted in emergency response operations during fire incidents and rescues.
- Conducted equipment checks and maintained firefighting tools and gear.
- Collaborated with senior firefighters to execute safety protocols during emergencies.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Maintained records of activities on incident reports, shift logs and other documents.
- Extinguished fires using appropriate extinguishing agents such as water or foam chemicals.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while responding to calls for service.
- Assisted in fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous material incidents and other related duties.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
Porters of Parking
Christian House Of Prayer
Killeen, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with their needs.
- Demonstrated dedication and work ethic through consistent attendance and top-level performance.
- Removed leaves and debris from driveway, sidewalks and other areas as directed by management.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Walked property and grounds, picking up trash and debris to maintain curb appeal.
Customer Service Representative
HEB
Killeen, TX
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Bagged groceries efficiently for customers during peak shopping hours.
- Assisted customers with inquiries about products and store layout.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bagging area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with cashiers to streamline checkout process for customers.
- Demonstrated proper bagging techniques to ensure product safety and quality.
- Managed inventory of bags and supplies, restocking as needed.
- Provided friendly service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for shoppers.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for customers and staff.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with bagging groceries.
- Retrieved carts from returns and parking lot.
- Cleaned up spills, collected trash and swept and mopped floors.
- Offered carry out services to customers when needed, loading purchased items into their cars safely and securely.
- Assisted customers with locating specific items within the store when requested.
- Organized bags neatly in shopping carts for easy transport from store to car.
- Assisted customers with getting groceries loaded in vehicles.
- Provided excellent customer service including answering questions about products or services offered in the store.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, and disposing of trash properly.
- Collaborated with other grocery baggers to ensure efficient checkout process during busy times.
Camp Coordinator
Camp Triumph
Copperas Cove, TX
05.2020 - 10.2024
- Organized and implemented camp activities such as sports, arts and crafts, swimming, outdoor games, and field trips.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents, vendors, and other staff members.
- Conducted pre-camp orientation sessions for staff to ensure they understood their responsibilities.
- Ensured the safety of all campers by enforcing rules set forth in the camp handbook.
- Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
Education
First Aid, CPR, AED, BLS - Heartsaver American Heart Association
Life Healthcare Academy
Harker Heights, TX 07.2025 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
C E Ellison High School
Killeen, TX05.2025
Skills
- Team Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Team collaboration
- Situational awareness
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Safety enforcement
- Incident reporting
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fire containment
- Equipment evaluation
- Medical response
- Emergency communications
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Incident safety
- Wildland firefighting
- Forcible entry techniques
- Search and rescue techniques
- First aid certified
- Life and property protection
- Firefighting procedures
- Report preparation
- Crisis communications
- Fitness and agility
- Equipment maintenance
- CPR certification
Timeline
First Aid, CPR, AED, BLS - Heartsaver American Heart Association
Life Healthcare Academy
07.2025 - 07.2025
Cashier
HEB
04.2025 - Current
Customer Service Representative
HEB
12.2023 - 04.2025
Camp Coordinator
Camp Triumph
05.2020 - 10.2024
Junior Firefighter
Ding Dong Fire Station
09.2019 - Current
Porters of Parking
Christian House Of Prayer
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
C E Ellison High School