James A. Cole
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Security professional experienced in patrol operations, threat observation, and incident de-escalation and control. Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Trained in responding to emergency situations by administering professional first aid and basic life support techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Various
San Francisco, California
10.2023 - Current
- Patrolled employer sites and monitored property conditions at nightclubs and construction sites.
- Supported site rule enforcement and safety procedure compliance.
- Performed regular patrols across facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Secured restricted areas, ensuring safety and preventing unauthorized access.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events to enhance safety and order.
- Monitored patrons and customers to promptly address security situations.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
CCMAII/PSR
Sutter Health Internal/Family Medicine
Novato, California
04.2026 - Current
- Executed rooming and PSR procedures in clinical settings.
- Administered medications and scheduled appointments for medical assistants.
- Assisted healthcare providers in performing minor medical procedures.
Construction Lead/Foreman
Biss Construction
Sebastopol, California
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Assigned daily tasks to crew members and coordinated work plans to ensure project objectives were met.
- Monitored workmanship to uphold construction standards and prevent rework.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to align project schedules and minimize delays.
Project Engineer
NorCal Contracting
Petaluma, California
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Reviewed project plan set, secured design team and client approvals, coordinated inspections, and submitted PTO applications for PGE NEM program.
- Coordinated project engineering support for NorCal Contracting construction sites
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, and submittals for project compliance
- Prepared RFIs and tracked responses with project teams
Estimator/ Project Engineer
Dennett Construction & Paramount Plumbing (Affiliated Companies)
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Interfaced with local cities, licensing agencies, sub-contractors, vendors, and clients to facilitate project approvals and collaboration. Composed competitive proposals that effectively communicated project value and secured client engagement. Analyzed historical project data to prepare accurate and competitive bids for new projects, enhancing proposal success.
- Prepared construction and plumbing estimates for affiliated project teams.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications, and site conditions for pricing accuracy.
- Calculated labor, material, and equipment costs for bid packages.
Project Engineer
Ohana Construction
Petaluma, California
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Coordinated day-to-day office activities, including blueprint drafting, estimating, permitting, contract change-overs, vendor management, material logistics, and customer relations to ensure project continuity.
Education
Associate Degree - Biology
Student Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
San Antonio High School
Petaluma, CA06-2006
Skills
- Maintaining building security
- Security patrols
- Crowd control
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- First Aid/CPR Certs
- Medical terminology
- Clinical procedures
- Vital signs
- EPIC charting
- Electronic records
- Patient care
Certification
- CalRegional, Santa Rosa, CA: Certified Medical Assistant, American Medical Certification Association, Completed March 2026
- Student Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA Associate Degree, Biology Fall 2023 to Present (In progress)
- United Association Joint Apprenticeship Program, Santa Rosa, CA Local 38 Plumbing and Pipefitters Journeyman Card, 2014
- Student Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA Certificate, Construction Management December 2008
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of techniques and tools used by CCMAII/PSR
- Current CPR certification
- Proficient Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, Google Sheets, Mac iOS, Epic.
Timeline
CCMAII/PSR
Sutter Health Internal/Family Medicine
04.2026 - Current
Security Officer
Various
10.2023 - Current
Construction Lead/Foreman
Biss Construction
11.2022 - 06.2023
Project Engineer
NorCal Contracting
12.2021 - 08.2022
Estimator/ Project Engineer
Dennett Construction & Paramount Plumbing (Affiliated Companies)
08.2020 - 06.2021
Project Engineer
Ohana Construction
06.2017 - 04.2020
Associate Degree - Biology
Student Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
San Antonio High School