JAMES DAVIS
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic firefighter candidate with a solid foundation in physical fitness and hands-on demolition work across diverse environments. Demonstrated effectiveness in crew management, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring timely project completion, supported by EMT-B certification and practical experience in high-stress situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
Blue Haven Pool Care
Long Beach, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Built a route of 25+ recurring residential clients within the first year, performing physical service work outdoors year-round in heat, rain, and early-morning conditions
- Handled, transported, and stored hazardous pool chemicals including chlorine and acid, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and proper dilution and storage practices
Owner / Operator
Coastal Celebration Co.
Long Beach, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered, set up, and broke down heavy event equipment, including tent structures, mechanical bull rides, restroom trailers, and mini golf installations, ensuring timely completion under tight event deadlines
- Managed mobile bartending operations and coordinated multi-vendor logistics, overseeing crews and equipment across simultaneous events while upholding safety and liability standards
Account Coordinator & Field Laborer
Quality Staffing
Long Beach, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated workforce operations across 15-20 client accounts, scheduling 8-10 daily placements to ensure adequate job site staffing
- Track a workforce of 40-60 employees and maintain onboarding, compliance, and safety documentation, overseeing weekly payroll totals of $25,000-$40,000
- Responded to urgent staffing shortages, reassigning personnel and solving problems in real time to maintain client operations
- Volunteered to fill open field positions whenever a crew was short-staffed, working 50+ residential and commercial demolition sites to prevent client understaffing
- Performed demolition labor including concrete breaking, drywall and tile removal, and full interior room tear-outs, operating sledgehammers, reciprocating saws, scrapers, and pry tools alongside crews in structurally compromised and confined spaces
- Followed site safety protocols and PPE requirements on active demolition sites, identifying overhead, structural, and debris hazards in dust-heavy, low-visibility conditions
Founder / Owner
Private Label E-Commerce Brand (Amazon FBA)
01.2022 - Current
- Founded and operated private-label brand, managing 1,000+ units across multiple SKUs from international manufacturing to fulfillment, achieving streamlined operations and customer satisfaction
- Managed $5,000-$10,000 monthly operating budget, negotiating 8-12% supplier cost reductions while maintaining 4.5+ customer ratings
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Long Beach, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised 8-12 employees during peak demand, delegating assignments to ensure optimal crew performance in high-volume environment
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational protocols to enhance workplace safety and compliance
- De-escalated customer conflicts in high-pressure situations, ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining professionalism
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Options in International Business & Supply Chain Management
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2027
A.A. - Business Administration
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01-2025
Skills
- Hazard Recognition & PPE Compliance
- Crew Supervision
- High-Stress Decision Making
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Team Communication
- Hand & Power Tool Operation
- Project management
- Supply chain logistics
- Event coordination
- Data analysis
- Preventative maintenance
Community Service
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Volunteer, Supported clinical staff with patient services and supply readiness in an acute care setting.
- Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Poly North Growth Camp, Counselor, Mentored and supervised high school students in leadership and teamwork programs.
- Long Beach City College Basic Needs Program, Volunteer, Distributed food and essential supplies to students in need.
Physical Readiness And Fire Service Development
- Train for extreme physical endurance and sustained workload capacity through weighted stair climbs, loaded carries, HIIT conditioning, and strength training.
- Maintain fireground-specific conditioning built around repeated exertion under load rather than single-effort performance.
- Continued independent study of EMS protocols, fire ground operations, and incident command structure.
- Varsity Basketball Captain, Long Beach Polytechnic High School - led team through practices and competition under pressure.
Certifications And Qualifications
- Biddle Physical Ability Test, Passed
- EMT-B Certification, CSULB
- CPR / BLS Certified
- FEMA IS-100.C, Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-700.B, NIMS
- Ride-Along, Long Beach Fire Department
- Ride-Along, Falck (911 EMS Response)
- Valid California Class C Driver's License
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Blue Haven Pool Care
01.2026 - Current
Owner / Operator
Coastal Celebration Co.
01.2026 - Current
Account Coordinator & Field Laborer
Quality Staffing
01.2024 - Current
Founder / Owner
Private Label E-Commerce Brand (Amazon FBA)
01.2022 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
01.2022 - 01.2024
B.S. - Business Administration, Options in International Business & Supply Chain Management
California State University, Long Beach
A.A. - Business Administration
Long Beach City College