Kristopher Watson
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
My diverse background has given me an array of functional skill sets with 911, woodworking, life guarding, nautical safety, and aircraft ground operations for military and medical missions. My initiative to improve at every available opportunity has led me down various paths of work that have enhanced my knowledge and contributed to making me a well-rounded asset. I enjoy working with teams, creating more efficiency, cultivating cohesive environments, processes, and adding value to an organization. I take great pride in my work ethic as I always strive to perform at the highest level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Constellis
El Segundo, California
02.2025 - Current
- Perform badge inspections and manage secure entry procedures for employees, contractors, and visitors in high-security areas.
- Respond to alarms, incidents, and suspicious activity reports with speed and professionalism while completing accurate incident reports
- Maintain physical security and access control for a federally contracted facility supporting space and defense programs, ensuring compliance with DoD and NISPOM standards.
- Conduct security patrols and perimeter checks to deter unauthorized access and ensure the safety of classified materials and personnel.
Wildland Firefighter
Grayback Forestry
Missoula, MT
05.2024 - Current
- Combat wildfires through strategic suppression and prevention techniques, ensuring safety of all citizens.
- Coordinate teams to conduct and execute fire control plans; achieving rapid containment and minimizing severe damages.
- Utilize a vast range of firefighting tools and equipment, executing ground reconnaissance of wildfire mitigation.
- Analyze fire behavior to make informed decisions, optimizing resource allocation and response time.
- Foster seamless teamwork in high-pressure scenarios, enhancing crew efficiency and high operational success rates in fire management.
Surgical Technician
Missoula Oral Surgery
Missoula, MT
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist surgeons with precision in procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
- Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Monitor patient vitals during procedures, contributing to successful surgeries.
- Collaborate with surgical team to enhance workflow efficiency and patient care.
- Document procedures with absolute accuracy, supporting quality assurance and compliance.
- Managed surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring sterility protocols. Assisted in complex oral procedures, enhancing patient safety and care.
- Provided compassionate pre and post-operative care. Educated patients on procedures, alleviating anxiety and overall medical experience.
Emergency Medical Technician
Falck Ambulance
Anaheim, CA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Second Mate
Trilogy Excursions
Lahaina, HI
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew, guests, and equipment.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Docked and undocked vessels using radios, depth finders, radars, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate voyage decisions.
- Forecast guest needs by engaging in boat safety, entertainment, catering to giving a diverse and captivating experience.
- Led dive tours as a Lead Diver and Lifeguard
Line Service Technician
Clay Lacy Aviation
Seattle, WA
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
- Towed aircraft to gates and hangars using tractors and other vehicles.
- Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
- Inspected aircraft for cracks, metal fatigue and other signs of wear or damage.
- Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
- Refilled aircraft potable water tanks, applying appropriate safety and health guidelines to connections and transportation.
- Communicated with dispatchers and traffic control personnel to coordinate vehicle movements.
- Operated de-icing equipment such as truck-mounted cranes and sprayers.
- De-greased aircraft exteriors using approved cleaning solvents and equipment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
GED -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA01-2006
Skills
- Freediving
- Woodworking
- Aviation Management and Operations
- Medical Responder
- Nautical Operations
- Adept Customer Service
- Microsoft
- Mixology
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Safety Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Adaptability
- Training
References
- Andrea Hall, Aerospace Special Security Programs & MSgt, USAF, AndreaLHall@att.net, 843-737-3164
- Joseph Yanez, LA County Fire Dept, Yanez.Joseph@Gmail.com, 714-878-6288
- Edgar Molina, Falck Ambulance, Edgarmolina_2005@Gmail.com, 714-787-7823
- Clay Raymond, Trilogy Excursions, Claymond22@Gmail.com, 602-571-2508
- Josh Wright, Clay Lacy Aviation, JoshWwright3@Gmail.com, 714-878-6288
Certifications
- Unauthorized Disclosure of CI and CUI
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Introduction to INFOSEC
- Introduction to PERSEC
- CI Awareness
- OPSEC
- NREMT
Timeline
Security Officer
Constellis
02.2025 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Grayback Forestry
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Technician
Missoula Oral Surgery
12.2023 - 05.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Falck Ambulance
03.2022 - 12.2023
Second Mate
Trilogy Excursions
06.2021 - 03.2022
Line Service Technician
Clay Lacy Aviation
05.2018 - 05.2021
GED -
Big Bend Community College