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Work History
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Keith Houghtaling

Manager/Firefighter
Rosendale,NY

Summary

Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in successfully engaging employees and encouraging each to reach highest potential. Offering pleasant personality with expertise developing employee performance goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Fighter

Rosendale Fire Department
Rosendale, NY
09.2019 - Current
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.

Department Manager

Mytown Marketplace
Stone Ridge/Rosendale, NY
09.2016 - Current
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.

Landscaping Worker

Town Of Rosendale Highway Dept
Rosendale, NY
09.2011 - 09.2017
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.

Camp Counselor

Rosendale Summer Camp
Rosendale, NY
09.2012 - 09.2016
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
  • Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
  • Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.

Education

Independent Study - N/A

SUNY Ulster
Stone Ridge, NY

High School Diploma -

Kingston High School NY
Kingston, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Accident Site Response
  • Hot Spot Location and Elimination
  • Smoke Suppression and Removal
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Drills and Demonstrations
  • Detailed Reporting
  • Emergency Support
  • Medical Response
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Hiring and Retention
  • Customer Service
  • Profit and Loss
  • Physical Fitness

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Volunteer work through Kiwanis club international

Affiliations

  • Kiwanis club international

Timeline

Fire Fighter

Rosendale Fire Department
09.2019 - Current

Department Manager

Mytown Marketplace
09.2016 - Current

Camp Counselor

Rosendale Summer Camp
09.2012 - 09.2016

Landscaping Worker

Town Of Rosendale Highway Dept
09.2011 - 09.2017

Independent Study - N/A

SUNY Ulster

High School Diploma -

Kingston High School NY

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