Marquece Blanks
Soldotna,AK
Summary
Organized and dependable wildlife enthusiast, with valuable leadership skills an a contagious positive attitude. An outstanding, proactive and hardworking individual, promoting continuous operational improvement for the team and the refuge. I'm passionate about nature and wildlife because of an understanding of the importance for conservation of natural resources, especially in the community. A strong an athletic character, with high endurance to provide maximum productivity for trail maintenance and construction. Having helpful personal field and life experience, as well as a deep interest and connection for protecting and enhancing the wildlife and its habit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Collateral Duty Wildland Fire Fighter
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, to enable proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Regularly Inspected, maintained and troubleshooted equipment following each fire incident to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, gear, tools, chainsaws and vehicles.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Analyzed fire weather and topographical data in order to predict fire behavior.
- Interacted with other agencies in a professional and cooperative manner.
- Participated in fuel mitigation and hazard tree removal projects.
- Continuous student of fire, always learning and evolving in fire culture and education.
- Incident experience includes: Stander Creek (Fairbanks, AK), Mosquito creek (Fairbanks, AK), Pogo mine (Delta Junction)
Trail Crew
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced trail accessibility by constructing and maintaining bridges, boardwalks, steps, and drainage systems.
- Maintained proper and quality trail specifications via Kenai Refuge guidelines.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow crew members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Improved visitor safety with regular trail assessments and prompt repair work.
- Utilized power and hand tools such as shovels, pick axes, loppers, and chainsaws for various trail maintenance tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions maintaining productivity despite challenges.
Assistant Manager
Pita Pit Restaurant
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, implementing new processes and procedures.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Handled and served food safely, while maintaining fresh products for inventory.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records
HipHop Dance Teacher
Forever Dance Alaska
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques, body awareness and fitness.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and discipline.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating Hiphop dance techniques and relevant cultural references into lessons.
- Developed age-appropriate choreography tailored to individual skill levels, ensuring optimal learning progression for each student.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to students.
- Director and leader of the entire Hiphop program.
Administrative Coordinator
Yukon Fire Protection Services
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Collaborated in timely processing of billing and accounts receivables.
- Handled and worked closely with technicians for scheduling and processing of projects, as well as coordinate their travel arrangements.
- Main Dispatcher and channel of communication between clients and technicians for various projects.
- Monitored and directed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Addressed questions and managed communications with clients and technicians.
Administrative Assistant
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Answered and managed multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained tracking spreadsheets with latest vehicle and service information, as well as inspect vehicles and updated accordingly.
- Sorted, packaged and distributed office mail and documents.
- Greeted clients, examined vehicles upon return and review final billing and rental information with quality customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Anchorage, AK05.2015
Skills
Certifications
- IS-100 Intro to Incident Command System. Completed on 4/21/23 (est. 4 hours)
- IS-700 Intro to the National Incident Management System. Completed on 4/21/23 (est. 3.5 hours)
- S-130 Wildland Fire Fighter Training. Completed on 4/21/23 - 4/30/23 (est. 40 hours)
- S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior. Completed on 4/21/23-4/30/23
- L-190 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service. Completed on 4/21/23 - 4/30/23
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Course. Completed on 5/17/23 - 5/19/23 (est. 30 hours)
- Bear Firearms Safety Course and Range Qualification Training. Completed on 5/24/23 - 5/26/23 (est. 8 hours)
- Defensive Driving. Completed on 5/23/23 (est. 4 hours)
- CPR and First Aid. Completed on 5/31/23 (est. 5 hours)
- Travel Card Training. Completed on 5/31/23 (est. 1 hour)
- A-100 and A-116 Basic Aviation Safety. Completed on 6/8/23 (est. 6 hours)
- A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials. Completed on 6/8/23 (est. 2 hours)
- A-200 Mishap Review. Completed on 6/8/23 (est. 2 hours)
- FWS Heavy Equipment Skid Steer Safety Course. Completed on 11/10/23 (est. 8 hours)
- Snow-machine Pre-class and Field Training. Completed on 11/8/23 (est. 10 hours)
References
- Scott Slavik, 907-398-7829
- Matt Conner, 907-260-2834
- Debbie Perez, 828-803-3599
Timeline
Trail Crew
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
05.2023 - 11.2023
Collateral Duty Wildland Fire Fighter
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
04.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager
Pita Pit Restaurant
10.2019 - 05.2023
HipHop Dance Teacher
Forever Dance Alaska
08.2019 - 05.2023
Administrative Coordinator
Yukon Fire Protection Services
03.2019 - 07.2019
Administrative Assistant
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
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