John Paul Kimport
Williamsport,Pennsylvania
Summary
Adept at enhancing team collaboration and interpersonal abilities, demonstrated through a dynamic career from an Aviation Rescue Swimmer with the U.S. Navy to a Student Fitness Liaison at Penn College of Technology. Specializes in problem-solving and technical knowledge, achieving a significant increase in mission success rates and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Fitness Liaison
Penn College of Technology
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of student fitness trends, sharing insights with colleagues to promote health and wellness.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
- Acted as the liaison between upper management and staff members, promoting positive working relationships.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
Residential Carpenter
Frank Reber- Construction Professor at Penn Tech
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated smooth transitions between project phases by coordinating schedules and resource allocation with team members.
- Estimating material resources for the job requirements and delivering materials to the job site.
- Performed rough framing and finished carpentry with precision and skill in accordance with IRC.
- Performed interior finish
- Hung and finished dry wall
- Installed base and crown moldings
- Crafted and installed countertops
- Electrical
- Connected inside and outside lighting
- Connected and installed range, washer, and dryer
- Concrete
- Framed and poured concrete foundation
- Built CMU block retaining wall
- Poured and stamped concrete patio
Carpenter Apprentice
Winter's Construction Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Achieved accurate cuts using miter saws, table saws, circular saws, jigsaws, routers, planers while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Supported team members with efficient material handling, ensuring timely availability of required supplies for each task.
- Contributed to team morale by offering help and support to fellow apprentices.
Aviation Rescue Swimmer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided first aid treatment to victims on scene when necessary, stabilizing patients until medical professionals arrived for further care.
- Assisted with the development of training materials for new crewmen, sharing expertise and knowledge with future generations of Rescue Swimmers.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by participating in team-building exercises and maintaining open communication channels among fellow swimmers.
- Coordinated with pilots to construct secure and operational flight schedules for helicopter operations overseas.
- Flew over 1200 hours as a rescue crew chief in MH-60 Sierras.
- Completed 4 overseas deployments while attached to Carrier Air Wing 5 in the 7th Fleet.
- Conducted evaluations of crewmen's readiness for advancement with a team of senior crewmen.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all rescue equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and readiness for use in emergency situations.
- Maintained physical fitness at peak levels through rigorous daily exercise routines, ensuring optimal performance during rescue operations.
- Enhanced response times by consistently maintaining operational readiness through regular equipment checks and drills.
- Increased mission success rate by conducting thorough pre-mission briefings and debriefings to identify areas for improvement and reinforce best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Residential Construction Technology And Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA04.2026
Skills
- Technical knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal abilities
- Issue Resolution
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Assertiveness
- Goal Setting
- Project Planning
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal-2021
Junior Sailor of the Year- 2019
Certification
CPR-American Red Cross
OSHA 30
Timeline
Residential Carpenter
Frank Reber- Construction Professor at Penn Tech
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Fitness Liaison
Penn College of Technology
11.2023 - Current
Carpenter Apprentice
Winter's Construction Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
Aviation Rescue Swimmer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Residential Construction Technology And Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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