Fernando Herrera Leon
Salem,OR
Summary
Focused professional with several years of experience as key member of crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Talented at establishing water supplies, planning escape routes and directing crews. Extensive experience performing forest maintenance and improvement by cutting brush, planting trees, marking and cutting timber and creating fuel brakes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Grizzly firefighters
Salem, OR
04.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Gathered information from local residents regarding fire history or local conditions that may affect firefighting efforts.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Woodburn, Oregon
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
Floor Installer
H&C Flooring LLC
Salem, OR, OR
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Resolved customer complaints related to quality or service issues promptly.
- Followed safety protocols at all times when operating machinery.
- Provided advice regarding maintenance of newly-installed floors according to manufacturer instructions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient completion of projects within deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and orders placed.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
- Applied sealants or finishes to protect the flooring after installation was complete.
- Removed existing carpets, tile, or other materials from the surface prior to installation.
- Installed hardwood floors in residential homes, using hand and power tools.
- Measured and cut flooring to fit specific room dimensions.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Kirby
Salem, OR
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed relationships with key decision makers within target accounts.
- Confirmed customer satisfaction with all aspects of sales process, including delivery time frames and price points.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on new products and services available for sale.
- Provided detailed information about the products being sold and answered customer questions.
- Collected payments from customers, including cash, check or credit card transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
- Explained the benefits of purchasing the product compared to competitors' offerings.
Painter's Apprentice
Lp property LLC
Salem, OR, OR
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Education
GED -
Robert Annex
Salem, ORSkills
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Weather monitoring
- Fire shelter deployment
- Map reading and navigation
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2025 - 03.2025
Floor Installer
H&C Flooring LLC
04.2024 - 07.2024
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Kirby
11.2023 - 02.2024
Wildland Firefighter
Grizzly firefighters
04.2022 - Current
Painter's Apprentice
Lp property LLC
03.2016 - 06.2018
GED -
Robert Annex