Marc Gonzalez
Harrisburg,NC
Summary
Current RCCC Fire Academy recruit pursuing a career in Firefighting eager to bring strong teamwork, proficient decision making, and a passion to be an outstandingly reliable Firefighter to a municipal Fire Department. In the process of obtaining FireFighter 1 & 2 and EMT certifications through RCCC. Proven dedication to life safety with 6 years experience in lifeguarding/swim instructing and a relentless drive to work towards accomplishments with a four-year bachelor's degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
DLopez Landscaping
Diego and Washington Lopez
Concord, North Carolina
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with team members to ensure effective completion of landscape projects.
- Communicated and serviced 100 clients a week to accurately capture landscaping preferences.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers, with a focus on safety.
- Managed requests and orders from landscape supervisors to streamline project execution.
Detailer
Hendrick Toyota Concord
Concord, North Carolina
09.2020 - 02.2026
- Cleaned new, used, wholesale, customer vehicles both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Assisted other staff members during busy times by providing additional detail services.
- Developed and maintained great habits, techniques, skills in order to enhance detailing performance and worker reliability.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stockroom and organized chemical racks by size, style and color for visual appeal on a weekly to monthly basis.
Swim Instructor
Open Water Adventures
Concord, North Carolina
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Instructed students in essential survival skills like floating, treading water, and emergency pool exits.
- Taught toddlers, children, teenagers, adults how to swim with proficiency and confidence.
- Developed structured classes for each level to help students of all ages achieve swimming objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and organization to enhance group swimming lessons for all age groups.
Lifeguard
Aquatech
Concord, North Carolina
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Responded promptly to emergencies and conducted rescues when necessary.
- Administered first aid and CPR during incidents to ensure patron safety and well-being.
- Enforced facility rules to maintain a safe environment for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pool facilities, enhancing safety and enjoyment for all patrons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2023
Skills
- EVD, EMC, Hazmat
- Fire Fighter 1 & 2 and EMT certifications pending
- Understanding of methods and techniques to ensure efficiency in the work environment
- Bilingual and Fluency in Spanish
- Critical Thinking to develop solutions and/or collaborate with a team to meet an objective
- Beyond willing when given a task to complete or an objective to be met
- Coachable and desire to learn from individuals in the workplace to improve performance and trust
- Hard working within myself and passionate about motivating those around me
- Considerate of individuals' thoughts, techniques and approaches in order to reach the end goal
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Hazmat
- EVD
- EMC
- Firefighter 1 & 2
Timeline
DLopez Landscaping
Diego and Washington Lopez
03.2026 - 06.2026
Detailer
Hendrick Toyota Concord
09.2020 - 02.2026
Swim Instructor
Open Water Adventures
08.2020 - 09.2022
Lifeguard
Aquatech
05.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte