Joshua Gibson
Savannah,GA
Summary
Damage Controlman and shipboard Firefighter, responsible for training other shipmates any damage control techniques. Learned HVAC while in the Navy. Professional Firefighter for 2 years and graduated EMT school. I just graduated Tulsa Welding School in April 2025. I have all welding equipment needed outside of a machine.
Overview
2015
2015
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Target Distribution Center
General Mechanic
Tires Plus Automotive
Firefighter
Southside Fire Department
Savannah, GA
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Damage Controlman
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Aided in the development of ship-specific damage control plans, providing invaluable insight based on hands-on experience and expertise.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of damage control equipment.
- Championed safety initiatives by leading cross-functional teams tasked with identifying and addressing potential risks to shipboard personnel and equipment.
- Conducted thorough investigations into incidents related to damage control, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Education
Professional Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville04.2025
College Prep -
Camden County Highschool
Kingsland05.2005
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Order fulfillment
- Order picking and processing
- Stocking and organization
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Warehouse operations
- Tagging procedures
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse organization
- Forklift operation
- Time management
- Safety compliance
Certification
Professional Welder
Timeline
Firefighter
Southside Fire Department
07.2011 - 04.2014
Damage Controlman
U.S. Navy
01.2007 - 01.2011
Inventory Specialist
Target Distribution Center
General Mechanic
Tires Plus Automotive
Professional Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
College Prep -
Camden County Highschool