James Proctor
Self Employed
Northville,MI
3
years of professional experience
Offering dedication and willingness to learn and develop in a demanding environment. Brings understanding of safety procedures and emergency response techniques, coupled with physical fitness and stamina. Ready to use and develop critical thinking, teamwork, and adapting skills.
Work History
Firefighter
11 Months- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and action during incidents.
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Participated in community engagement activities, education, standby details, and community entertainment.
- Assisted in routine inspections of firefighting gear, vehicles and equipment for operational efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of station facilities, contributing to a safe and clean working environment.
- Engaged in continuous learning of firefighting techniques and emergency response procedures.
Landscaper
3 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with clients to achieve desired aesthetic outcomes through effective communication.
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites.
- Established long-term relationships with clients through consistent follow-up and exceptional service delivery.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
Education
High School Diploma
- 3.8 GPA
- Awarded Summa Cum Laude
- Extracurricular Activities: Baseball captain
- Completed AP course in environmental science
- Relevant Coursework: fire certifications 1&2, hazmat, CPR, FAA part 107 drone.
- Thomas Schwarze Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Firefighting operations
Emergency support
Physical fitness
Adaptation
Communication
Stress resilience
Community engagement
Search and rescue techniques
Timeline
Firefighter
Northville City Fire Department
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Landscaper
Self Employed
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Northville Highshool
High School Diploma
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