Jonathan Miles
Paddock Lake,WI
Summary
Accomplished Operations Manager and former Fire Fighter with a proven track record at Light House Trucking and Paris Fire Dept. Expert in health and safety compliance, strategic planning, and team leadership. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and emergency response effectiveness. Skilled in workforce management and incident management, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Light House Trucking
06.2000 - 08.2024
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Fire Fighter
Paris Fire Dept
06.2006 - 12.2015
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak, or spill.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries, and panic.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Fighter 1
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI06-2006
Vocational - Pump Operator
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI06-2006
Certification - Master Diesel Tech
ASE
Online01-2005
Skills
- Performance reporting
- Health and safety compliance
- Marketing
- Incidents management
- Production
- Performance monitoring
- Planning and implementation
- Superb time management skills
- Workforce management
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Negotiation
- Cost control
- Strategic planning
- Conflict mediation
- Cost reduction and containment
- Problem-solving
- Operations oversight
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Workforce training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Delegation
Timeline
Fire Fighter
Paris Fire Dept
06.2006 - 12.2015
Operations Manager
Light House Trucking
06.2000 - 08.2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Fighter 1
Gateway Technical College
Vocational - Pump Operator
Gateway Technical College
Certification - Master Diesel Tech
ASE
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