Michael Berkhousen
St. Johns,MI
Summary
To obtain a position as a firefighter trainee with the Lansing Fire Department where I can use my leadership skills and strong work ethic to serve others in a meaningful way.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Carpenter
Acoustic Ceilings and Partition
09.2024 - Current
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
Remodel Technician
Peak Management
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Landscape Technician
Landscape Development Inc.
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in building decks, patios, gazebos, etc.
- Operating heavy machinery mowing and weed whacking moving various landscaping and building materials such as rocks, bricks, mulch, and wood planks
Car Porter
Sundance Chevrolet
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Organizing parking lot with properly parked cars
- Filling cars with gas when needed
- Washing cars
- Deliver cars from the lot to the front of the building for new car owners
Landscape Technician
Motz Landscaping
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Pruning various landscape plants
- Moving rocks, bricks, mulch, etc
- Cleaning up landscape work areas
- Planting various landscape plants
Education
Clinton County RESA, Career Connections, Construction Trades -
St. Johns High School
St. Johns, MI05.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
St. Johns, MI05-2024
Skills
- Physical Stamina
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Equipment Operation
- Repair work
- Material prepping
- Worksite safety
- Safety policy and procedure knowledge
- Measurement accuracy
- Scaffolding Setup
Desired Position
Title: Firefighter Trainee
Activities
- Member of the St. Johns High School Football Team, 2020, 2024
- Team captain for the St. Johns Varsity Football Team during the 2023 fall season, 2023, 2023
- Voted all conference football player for CAAC for the 2023 fall season, 2023, 2023
- Member of the St. Johns Varsity Wrestling Team, 2022, 2024
Timeline
Apprentice Carpenter
Acoustic Ceilings and Partition
09.2024 - Current
Remodel Technician
Peak Management
06.2024 - 09.2024
Landscape Technician
Landscape Development Inc.
03.2023 - 08.2023
Car Porter
Sundance Chevrolet
06.2022 - 08.2022
Landscape Technician
Motz Landscaping
06.2021 - 08.2021
Clinton County RESA, Career Connections, Construction Trades -
St. Johns High School
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
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