Hi, I’m
Joshua Smith
Youngstown,Fl
Summary
My goal is to work for a professional business/company that is committed to both the short- and long-term growth of its employees rather than just the monetary bottom line. As an independent professional and as a member of other businesses' teams, I have gained a variety of perspectives in many different situations that I can use to learn from and grow. Throughout all successful endeavors, professionalism, integrity, respect, balance, and overall community are paramount. With years of diverse professional, educational, and personal training, and I am now in search of a position that I can grow with for long term employment.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Smith's Faith Laid Farm
Owner/ Operator for Freelance Sales of Consumable Organic Range Free Eggs
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Farming multiple poultry breeds for sales of consumable organic eggs
- Marketing to buyers wanting fresh, range free quality for common grocery pricing
- Securing a customer base through personal, communal, and online/ virtual communication and advertisement with educational aspects of the unique supply and demand of seasonal harvests
- Customize service of quantity and delivery for sales to each customer through seasons from the breeding for new hatchlings to laying of the consumable egg product
B&C Fire Safety
Fire Safety Technician
01.2022 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Performed routine equipment maintenance on portable and prefabricated suppression systems to ensure optimal functionality, under NFPA codes and standards
- Ensured UL 300 safety code compliance through regular inspections and adherence to established regulations
- Executed detailed risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventive measures on/at commercial and rental properties
- Reason for leaving: Physical limitations mounting from joint arthritis and a spine injury, causing heavier field work to be an increasing injury risk
Brown Fire Protection
Fire Safety Technician
08.2018 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Performed routine equipment maintenance on portable and prefabricated suppression systems to ensure optimal functionality, under NFPA codes and standards
- Ensured UL 300 safety code compliance through regular inspections and adherence to established regulations
- Executed detailed risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventive measures on/at commercial and rental properties
- Reason for leaving: company sold to B&C Fire
Eastern Ship Building Group
Carpentry milling, finishing and framing
05.2014 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Executed precise wood staining techniques to enhance the aesthetic appeal and durability of various wooden surfaces
- Executed carpentry tasks to enhance the aesthetic quality and functionality of interior spaces
- Measured and cut materials accurately to ensure precision in construction projects
- Installed framing structures effectively to support and enhance the overall integrity of building designs
- Reason for leaving: laid off due to company repositioning for coast guard construction
SELF-EMPLOYED AIRBRUSH ARTIST
Airbrush Artist
02.2004 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Created and executed innovative artistic visions that enhanced the overall aesthetic and engagement of projects
- Maintained seasonal locations for art booth and retail sales
- Headed customer relations, hiring of seasonal employees and payroll, bookkeeping and finances
- Reason for discontinuation: Seasonal workload became too thin to sustain after local market saturation
Education
Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City, Fl
from Respiratory Therapy
01.1997
University Overview
- Two years full-time pre-requisite classes
- (no diploma, discontinued to pursue self-employment)
Bay HighP.C., Fl
High school diploma
01.1994
University Overview
Extra Club Involvement/ Studies: Economics (DECA) and Advanced Art w/ Art History
Skills
- Organizational
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Conflict management
- Positive Attitude and Reenforcement
- Data Entry
- Technical Skillset
- Client Billing
- Mechanics
- Customer Service
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Service Management
- Employee Training
- Appointment Scheduling
- Reading Comprehension
- Professional Responsibility
- Internet Access
- Customer Support
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Staining
- Painting
- Hand Finishing
- Milling
- Framing
- Cabinetry
- Customer Service and Support
- Concept Art
- Retail Sales
- Management
- Internet Access and Diverse Visual Art Layout Software
- Sales and Support
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Sheduling
- Reliability Centered Production Maintenance
Certification
- Fl. Pre-Engineered and Portable Extinguisher Systems, #FEP22-000166/7, 03/17/22
- Current Class A Florida Driver's License, #S530422753740, 11/30/17
Mechanicalandconstructionexperience
- Residential Appliance Plumbing
- 110 Appliance Electrical
- Fire Suppression Installation
- Small Motor Repair
- Cabinetry
- Painting
- Drywall
- Framing
- Siding
Computerliteracyandapplicationsexperience
- Zoom
- Slack
- Teams
- Outlook
- OneDrive
- OneNote
- Microsoft Office-Word
- Excel
- Multi-platform Social Media
- On Site Customer Call Center Data Entry Software
Contacts
- Chris Eckert, B&C Fire Safety, 937-681-3496
- Lee Jarman, Brown Fire Protection, 850-258-0912
- Mike Jarman, Bay County City Council, 850-541-3375
- Kenny Gilmore, Local business owner, 850-258-7717
- Dean Coarse, Local business owner, 850-319-8022
Introduction
My goal is to work for a professional business/company that is committed to both the short- and long-term growth of its employees rather than just the monetary bottom line. As an independent professional and as a member of other businesses' teams, I have gained a variety of perspectives in many different situations that I can use to learn from and grow. Throughout all successful endeavors, professionalism, integrity, respect, balance, and overall community are paramount. With years of diverse professional, educational, and personal training, and I am now in search of a position that I can grow with for long term employment.
Timeline
Fire Safety Technician
B&C Fire Safety
01.2022 - 09.2024
Owner/ Operator for Freelance Sales of Consumable Organic Range Free Eggs
Smith's Faith Laid Farm
03.2021 - Current
Fire Safety Technician
Brown Fire Protection
08.2018 - 01.2022
Carpentry milling, finishing and framing
Eastern Ship Building Group
05.2014 - 06.2018
Airbrush Artist
SELF-EMPLOYED AIRBRUSH ARTIST
02.2004 - 04.2014
Gulf Coast State College
from Respiratory Therapy
Bay High
High school diploma