James (Jamie) E. Griffin, Jr.
Hamilton,AL
Summary
Motivated customer service worker for over 29 years to include roustabout for offshore drilling rig, railroad freight conductor, grocery store bookkeeper, financial institution bank teller, mortgage underwriter, fire fighter and emergency communications. As well as 17 years service as a Combat Engineer/Headquarters office representative for the US Army National Guard and 17 years as a volunteer fire fighter to include Fire Fighter 160 training, First Responder training, extrication, Search and Rescue, SCBA qualified, Open Water Scuba Dive rescue certification, HazMat certified, and Helicopter Underwater Egress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Roustabout
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
02.2023 - Current
- As lead roustabout, I ensured all paperwork was properly filled out before each job, verified that everyone was in a safe step back area prior to any crane lifts, and successfully completed each lift job with no incidents.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Performed diverse manual labor tasks, loading and offloading helicopter operations, and maintained physical endurance.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks on rig floor and assisted crane operator by suppling what was needed on rig floor for drilling.
- Attended all safety meetings (daily shift change, weekly fire drills, and monthly safety stand down), and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Assisted with rigging on 4 NOV cranes around ship.
Combat Engineer/CBRN Specialist
United State Army National Guard
07.2007 - Current
- Combat engineer consisting of maintaining security, bookkeeping of medical and personal files, convoy military vehicle driver, forklift operator, tracking convoys and updating their progress, using radios to contact towers, convoys and headquarters, updating operations and weather conditions, clearing hostile environments, humanitarian efforts for Afghan locals and orphanages, distributing goods to hurricane victims, pulling security for site safety, install tents and build sites for temporary living quarters, work in supply doing accountability & ordering supplies, and many other Soldier duties
- CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) 160 hour training completed June 2012 to include recon and decon training.
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Hamilton Fire Department
07.2007 - Current
- Volunteer Fire fighter, truck and pump operations, repelling, SCBA training, using extrication equipment, CPR certified, Open Water SCUBA diving certified, Fire Fighter 160 certified, and community involvement such as parades, cookouts, festivals, etc
- HazMat qualified.
Freight Conductor
CSX Railroad
08.2012 - 02.2023
- Supervise train crews on a freight train and coordinate switch engine crews
- Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location.
Emergency Communications Dispatcher
Marion County E-911
01.2012 - 04.2021
- Dispatch emergency personnel to include fire departments, medical first responders, RPS and EMS ambulance services, AirEvac air ambulance, as well as state troopers, county deputies and local police, to the scene of the emergency across Marion County.
Drive-Thru Teller/Financial Representative/Vault Teller
PeoplesTrust Bank
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Customer service, cashing checks, issuing bonds and travelers checks, opening accounts ie
- Checking, savings, IRA's, etc., answering phones, completing loan payoffs, working with all files, ordering and shipping cash to and from central vault, opening safe deposit boxes, security operations, as well as other teller/bank duties
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Teller/Financial Rep/Vault Teller
Wachovia Bank
05.2000 - 03.2006
- Customer service, worked at 25 different offices across AL, MS, and NC as a roving teller, teller manager and financial service representative, cashing checks, issuing savings bonds and travelers checks, opening accounts ie
- Checking, savings, IRA's, CD's, etc., answering phones, completing loan payoffs and mailing out to customers, working with all customer files, ordering and shipping cash to and from central vault, opening safe deposit boxes, security operations of bank opening and closing procedures, drive-thru operations, ATM procedures, night depository processing, as well as other teller/bank duties.
Education
Liberal Arts Associates Degree -
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL05.2012
US basic military training - undefined
Warrior Transition Course
Santa Fe, NM09.2007
Some College Coursework - undefined
North-West Shoals Community College
Phil Campbell, AL05.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Brilliant High School
Brilliant, AL05.1998
References
Upon request
Timeline
Roustabout
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
02.2023 - Current
Freight Conductor
CSX Railroad
08.2012 - 02.2023
Emergency Communications Dispatcher
Marion County E-911
01.2012 - 04.2021
Combat Engineer/CBRN Specialist
United State Army National Guard
07.2007 - Current
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Hamilton Fire Department
07.2007 - Current
Drive-Thru Teller/Financial Representative/Vault Teller
PeoplesTrust Bank
06.2006 - 07.2010
Teller/Financial Rep/Vault Teller
Wachovia Bank
05.2000 - 03.2006
US basic military training - undefined
Warrior Transition Course
Some College Coursework - undefined
North-West Shoals Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Brilliant High School
Liberal Arts Associates Degree -
Bevill State Community College
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