Kaden GRIMES
Kasilof,AK
Summary
Diligent volunteer with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Kenai penninsula brough
Soldotna, AK
01.2024 - Current
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
General Contractor Apprentice
Cruz Construction
Kasilof, AK
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Repaired and maintained tools and equipment used on job sites.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Organized materials needed for upcoming jobs.
- Responded quickly to any changes or delays in the project timeline.
- Analyzed quality of workmanship and materials to guarantee high-quality finished products.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Assisted in the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, or other structures.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Machine Operator
Panasonic Energy of North America
Reno, NV
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
Shelf Stocker
Walmart
Fallon, NV
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Regularly checked inventory levels of existing stock to determine reorder needs.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with shoppers.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Organized shelves and displays, removed damaged or expired merchandise and replenished and rotated stock.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Assisted customers in locating merchandise on the sales floor.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
Lifeguard
Churchill County
Fallon, NV
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
Deckhand
F/V Cheeta
Kasilof, AK
06.2012 - 08.2020
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Loaded or unloaded materials, vehicles or passengers from vessels.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV08-2021
High School Diploma -
Churchill County High School
Fallon, NV05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Oil Process Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
Soldotna, AKSkills
- Rescue Operations
- First-Aid and CPR
- Emergency Response
- First Response Services
- Maintaining Equipment
- Performing Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- GPS Use
- Machine Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- OSHA 10 certified
- Quality Control
- Safety Compliance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Start up Procedures
- Heavy Lifting
Affiliations
- four year varsity swimmer. (Team captain senior year)
- 2 years of JROTC
Certification
- Was CPR certified
- OSHA 10 certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Kenai penninsula brough
01.2024 - Current
General Contractor Apprentice
Cruz Construction
09.2023 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
Panasonic Energy of North America
08.2022 - 06.2023
Shelf Stocker
Walmart
06.2021 - 06.2022
Lifeguard
Churchill County
01.2017 - 05.2021
Deckhand
F/V Cheeta
06.2012 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Western Nevada College
High School Diploma -
Churchill County High School
Associate of Applied Science - Oil Process Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
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