James Snodgrass
Vine Grove,KY
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Contractor
Odom Construction Systems
Rineyville, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
- Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
- Reviewed engineering documentation to determine quality management policies, procedures and objectives.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
Assistant Chief
Rineyville Fire Department
RINEYVILLE, KY
07.2015 - Current
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Evaluated incident scenes for dangerous conditions such as unstable structures or hazardous materials before entering them.
- Assisted in extinguishing residential, commercial, and industrial fires using hoses, ladders, pumps, foam systems, and other specialized tools.
- Supervised junior firefighters during drills and real-life emergencies.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Prepared reports detailing the outcomes of emergency incidents including any property damage or injuries sustained.
- Instructed new firefighters on the use of fire equipment and emergency response protocols.
Equipment Operator
Boddy & Sons Tree Service
Vine Grove, KY
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
Fort Knox, KY
08.1990 - 10.2017
- Maintained accurate, updated files on civilian and military personnel in battalion.
- Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
- Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Utilized syllabi to inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Provided feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers or lab reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, FL08-1990
Automotive Mechanics
Fred K. Marchman Technical College
New Port Richey, FL08-1988
Skills
- Building Construction Knowledge
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Emergency Response
- First-Aid and CPR
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
Affiliations
- Riding side by side
Accomplishments
- Fire Fighter of the year 2017
Certification
- National Registry EMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Self Contractor
Odom Construction Systems
01.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
Boddy & Sons Tree Service
10.2017 - 12.2022
Assistant Chief
Rineyville Fire Department
07.2015 - Current
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
08.1990 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Automotive Mechanics
Fred K. Marchman Technical College
- National Registry EMT
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