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Karol Materna

Brooklyn

Summary

Thorough EMT with experience carrying out patient evaluation and emergent care. Well-versed in emergency protocols, in-field care and during transport. Take all necessary steps in ensuring my job is completed with the patients well being, as well as my safety is a top priority.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Mechanic

Peninsula Spring & Wheel Of Rockaway Beach
01.2021 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues on trucks and automobiles.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Complete engine rebuilds and swaps, fuel pump assembly replacements, transmission replacements, brake system replacements, electrical troubleshooting etc.
  • Welding, torch operations as needed to perform proper fixes on vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

EMT

Fdny
06.2020 - Current
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Provide exceptional emergency medical care up to standards of NYS and FDNY protocols.
  • Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and emergency incidents.

Sign Hanger

Paul Signs Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Designated Foremen on assigned Sign installation jobs.
  • Licensed Telescopic, rubber tire crane operator.
  • Took necessary precautions working overhead busy foot traffic and maintained safety while completing the job at hand.
  • Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
  • Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
  • Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
  • Controlled traffic movements near, in and around work zones.
  • Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.

Ironworker

Local 40
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Took charge of "Hot work" permits and used the tools necessary to complete assigned tasks.
  • Managed and worked with tools such as; Oxygen Acetylene Torch, Propane Burners, Welding Machines, Angle Grinders, Demo Saws, Extension Ladders.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
12.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY

Refrigiration Machine Operator Course -

Turner Trade School
Manhattan, NY
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Ambulance transport
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Scene assessments
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Patient evaluations
  • Time Management
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation

Timeline

Automotive Mechanic

Peninsula Spring & Wheel Of Rockaway Beach
01.2021 - Current

EMT

Fdny
06.2020 - Current

Sign Hanger

Paul Signs Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2020

Ironworker

Local 40
03.2016 - 03.2018

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Gateway Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York

Refrigiration Machine Operator Course -

Turner Trade School

High School Diploma -

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies
Karol Materna