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Gervase Wellington

Miramar

Summary

  • I am a highly motivated and organized individual with exceptional leadership and analytical skills. I am detailed oriented, meticulous, resourceful and will endeavor to follow through with tasks to completion. I am always enthusiastic to learn new skills and also to impart knowledge to others. I am a clear and concise communicator, problem solver, reliable and very dependent.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Special Assignment

Miami Dade Fire Rescue
02.2024 - Current

Fire Captain

Miami Dade Fire Rescue
08.2006 - Current
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
  • Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.

Chemist 1

Andrx Pharmaceuticals
04.2001 - 09.2003
  • Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42nd Street
05-2000

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Mandeville, Jamaica
03-1993

Skills

  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Incident command
  • Workload prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Developed and implemented the new APX NEXT XE radio communication program, including training and distribution of the radios to ensure a seamless transition from our legacy radio system to our current system, ensuring effective use, improving communication and enhanced safety during my special assignment
  • Assisted in the recruiting process of new dispatchers, supporting the growth of the Communication Division and ensuring adequate staffing needs were met
  • Collaborated on beta testing and software development for our current APX NEXT XE radios, ensuring proper functionality and reliability of communicated information through texting
  • Collaborated with technical experts in troubleshooting and resolving radio frequency issues across multiple hospital locations, optimizing signal strength and ensuring uninterrupted communication improving radio network performance for critical services

Timeline

Communications Special Assignment

Miami Dade Fire Rescue
02.2024 - Current

Fire Captain

Miami Dade Fire Rescue
08.2006 - Current

Chemist 1

Andrx Pharmaceuticals
04.2001 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Florida Memorial University

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Gervase Wellington