Jada Wilkins
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable Boatswain's Mate comfortable leading array of responsibilities aboard US Naval ships. Navigation expert taking charge during damage control situations. Integral leader onboard with 5 years of experience and excellent communication skills. Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
Firefighter/EMT
Chesapeake Fire Department
Chesapeake, VA
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Maintenance Supervisor
Department Of Defense
Newport News, VA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 70%.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Overhauled, installed and repaired centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving 300 tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
Boatswain's Mate
Department Of Defense
Newport News, VA
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
- Handled landing signalman responsibilities on air-capable ships and as coxswain on RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boast).
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
- Directed ship navigation and route preparation.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 70%.
- Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pike High School
Indianapolis, IN06.2017
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Specifications Interpretation
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Personnel Management
- Decision Making
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Worker Training
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency planning
- Cargo handling
- Communications oversight
- Schedule Management
- Structural Firefighting
- First Aid Certified
- Fire Safety
- Fitness and Agility
- Medical Response
Certification
Hampton Roads Fire Academy (HRFA) Certification
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter I Certification
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II Certification
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Materials Responder at the
Awareness Level
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Materials Responder at the
Operations Level
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operations Course I,
II, and III
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Driver Pump Operater Course
National Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department
10.2024 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Chesapeake Fire Department
07.2022 - 09.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Department Of Defense
06.2020 - 06.2022
Boatswain's Mate
Department Of Defense
06.2017 - 06.2022
Hampton Roads Fire Academy (HRFA) Certification
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter I Certification
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II Certification
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Materials Responder at the
Awareness Level
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Materials Responder at the
Operations Level
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operations Course I,
II, and III
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Driver Pump Operater Course
National Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Life Support Certification
High School Diploma -
Pike High School
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