Gretchen Haynes
Public Safety
Auburn,NY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Security Officer
Skaneateles Country Club
2022 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Checked and verified appropriate documentation prior to granting facility access.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
Chef and Server
Colloca Estate Winery
2018 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Board Member/Secretary
Cayuga County Fire Advisory Board
2014 - Current
- Maintained board binder containing governing documents, policies and written consents.
- Maintained full contact list of board members, board member appointment dates, term of appointments and board member biographies.
- Wrote clear, brief notes to record all motions and decisions of meetings.
- Notified 15 board members of meetings and kept detailed record of board attendance.
- Recorded and distributed minutes of meetings to reflect format and level of detail determined.
Fire Investigator
CFI
2003 - Current
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Recorded scene layout, damage and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items and taking photographs.
- Conducted interviews of witnesses, coordinated with other experts in the field and communicated with insurance company representatives to gather information.
- Examined fire scenes to gather evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood and accelerant residue.
- Analyzed evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
- Packaged collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers for protection.
- Secured scenes and warned general public of investigation perimeters to prevent tampering or damage to evidence.
- Led 50 investigations of fires to determine causes
Firefighter/Secretary
Sennett Fire Department
1999 - Current
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Respond to fire calls to protect life and property.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on monthly basis.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Participated in training exercises and in-class training to improve knowledge.
Teacher Aide
Weedsport Central School District
2021 - 2023
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
One Aide
Red Creek Central School District
2016 - 2021
Firefighter/Captain/President
Victory Fire Department
2011 - 2020
Coach
Wayuga Rec
2015 - 2017
Education
Diploma - Math and Business
Weedsport Jr/Sr High School
Weedsport2000
Skills
- Firefighter Training
- Evidence Collection and Transport
- Routine Maintenance
- Time Management
- Physical Fitness
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Hazardous Condition Assessment
- Scene Documentation
- Investigator Training
- Organizational
Affiliations
Cayuga County Association of Emergency Services (CCAES) Vice President, 2016 - 2017 President, 2017 - 2022 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) New York State Chapter 23, 2003 Board Member, 2016 - 2022
Certification
- Certified Fire Investigator, New York State - 2004
- Certified CPR - 2021
- OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry - 2023
- OSHA 10 and 30 hour Construction Industry - 2023
Timeline
Security Officer
Skaneateles Country Club
2022 - Current
Teacher Aide
Weedsport Central School District
2021 - 2023
Chef and Server
Colloca Estate Winery
2018 - Current
One Aide
Red Creek Central School District
2016 - 2021
Coach
Wayuga Rec
2015 - 2017
Board Member/Secretary
Cayuga County Fire Advisory Board
2014 - Current
Firefighter/Captain/President
Victory Fire Department
2011 - 2020
Fire Investigator
CFI
2003 - Current
Firefighter/Secretary
Sennett Fire Department
1999 - Current
Diploma - Math and Business
Weedsport Jr/Sr High School
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