Dedicated fire service professional with three years of experience in emergency response, fire suppression, and rescue operations. Passionate about continuous learning and skill enhancement, I have actively pursued additional training and coursework to deepen my knowledge. Recently completed paramedic school, further expanding my expertise in emergency medical care. Committed to training and staying at the forefront of fire and EMS best practices to provide the highest level of service to my community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Monroe County Fire Rescue
Marathon, FL
02.2022 - Current
Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
A/C Technician
Island Refrigeration
Key West, FL
06.2019 - 09.2021
Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and reported problems to repair technicians.
Completed logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end.
Inspected and repaired program systems and components.
Monitored and logged parts and devices used on service calls.
Installed parts along production line in constant operation.
Used power and hand tools to assemble and align component parts.
Hooked up wiring, tubes, and cables per specifications.
Checked for leaks and defects on vacuum and mechanical assemblies.
Interpreted equipment manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices.
Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners.
Home Department Manager
Fred Meyer
Palmer, AK
05.2018 - 06.2019
Directed and supervised staff performance.
Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
Displayed merchandise for upcoming sales in visually appealing way.
Instructed staff on procedures for handling difficult transactions.
Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
Maintained safe, organized store by keeping aisles free of merchandise and boxes.
Managed 6 employees.
Increased sales on consistent basis by developing key customer relationships.
Established, enforced and optimized departmental procedures and goals to optimize team performance and productivity.
Hired, trained, supervised and motivated team of 6 retail professionals to provide knowledgeable and fast service to every guest.
Gourmet Food Manager
Humdinger`s Gourmet Pizza Co
Palmer, AK
01.2016 - 01.2019
Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff various tasks.
Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
Resolved guest issues quickly to maintain loyal customer base and positive reputation in community.
Developed and implemented business strategies to maximize food, beverage and merchandise sales.
Afforded exceptional dining experiences to each customer through friendly service and timely delivery of high-quality products.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Obtained highest rating from county health department year over year.
Wildland Firefighter
Mat-Su Forestry Division
Palmer, AK
06.2012 - 09.2013
Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmer High School
Palmer, AK
05.2013
Skills
Issue resolution
Health and safety regulations
Maintenance and repair
Fire suppression tactics
Human and animal evacuations
Ladder operation
Apparatus maintenance
Fire suppression work
Public assistance and support
Hand tool operations
Equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
Active listening
Safe food handling
Schedule management
Food assembly
Food safety understanding
Relationship management
Timeline
Firefighter
Monroe County Fire Rescue
02.2022 - Current
A/C Technician
Island Refrigeration
06.2019 - 09.2021
Home Department Manager
Fred Meyer
05.2018 - 06.2019
Gourmet Food Manager
Humdinger`s Gourmet Pizza Co
01.2016 - 01.2019
Wildland Firefighter
Mat-Su Forestry Division
06.2012 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Palmer High School
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