Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Michael James

Michael James

El Paso,TX

Summary

Responsible and highly motivated individual with solid and diverse experience in the fire service and environmental emergency response fields. Goal-oriented along with outstanding technical knowledge and ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail, ability to analyze situations, and research information to develop sound and ethical solutions. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings, weekends, and emergency and other unusual circumstances.

Overview

5
5

Years of work experience

23
23

Certifications

Work History

Environmental Field Technician

Graymar Environmental
El Paso, Texas
08.2021 - Current
  • Performed emergency response activities, tank cleaning and equipment decontamination.
  • Managed inventory for both in office items and emergency response items.
  • Prepared samples for testing and analysis.
  • Performed project monitoring and air sampling.
  • Operated light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, vacuum, equipment, oil spill boom, generators, and skid steers.
  • Prepared and maintained all necessary reports and records as required for a project.

Firefighter

West Valley Fire Department
Vinton, Texas
02.2019 - Current
  • Provide immediate response to emergencies within the Vinton, Anthony and Canutillo area.
  • Provide medical care, manpower assistance, fire suppression, executes rescues, etc.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.

Safety and Security Officer

El Paso Live | ASM Global
El Paso, United States
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.

Bark Brigade

El Paso Chihuahuas / Southwest University Park
El Paso, TX
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided customers with current and upcoming promotions within the ballpark.
  • Managed social media for live concurrent ball park activities and promotions.
  • Optimized guest satisfaction with mid game activities.
  • Presented information regarding activity rules and regulations to participants in easily understood terms, maximizing safety, security and customer enjoyment.

Visitor Information Specialist / Amigoman Mascot

Visit El Paso | ASM Global
El Paso, United States
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun and lasting memories.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Transmountain Early College HS
El Paso, Texas
2018

Associate of Arts - Basics

El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas
2018

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Training and Development
  • Team Building
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Community education
  • Emergency Support
  • Facility and Equipment Maintenance

Certification

  • FEMA IS-00700.b, US Department of Homeland Security (Jun 15, 2019)
  • FEMA IS-00800.c, US Department of Homeland Security (Jun 15, 2019)
  • FEMA IS-00100.c, US Department of Homeland Security (Jun 15, 2019)
  • FEMA IS-00200.c, US Department of Homeland Security (Jun 15, 2019)
  • HAZWOPER 40 HR, 360Training (Aug 08, 2021)
  • Incident Safety Officer, US Department of Homeland Security (Sept 21-22, 2019)
  • Fire Protection and Life Safety, 360Training (Sep 30, 2021)
  • Fall Protection, 360Training (Sep 30, 2021)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens, 360Training (Sep 30, 2021)
  • RCRA in Day-to-Day Operations, 360Training (Aug 24, 2021)
  • Electrical Safety in Construction, 360Training (Aug 24, 2021)
  • Confined Space Awareness Training, 360Training (Aug 24, 2021)
  • Tank Car Specialist (TCS), Security and Emergency Response Training Center (Sep 24, 2021)
  • BLS CPR Card, American Heart Association (March 12, 2022)
  • Ethanol Emergency Response Considerations, BNSF Railway (June 08, 2022)
  • Railroad Emergency Response HazMat Awareness Training, BNSF Railway (June 08, 2022)
  • Crude By Rail Emergency Response Training, BNSF Railway (June 07, 2022)
  • Emergency Services UTV/ATV Safety, TEEX A&M (June 11, 2022)
  • Swiftwater Awareness On-Line Training, TEEX A&M (Jan 20, 2022)
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations Training, TEEX A&M (December 19, 2021)
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness Training, TEEX A&M (December 17, 2021)
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, TEEX A&M (Sept 18, 2021)
  • Railroad Equipment Training for Fire Service Personnel, TEEX A&M (May 15, 2021)

Timeline

Environmental Field Technician

Graymar Environmental
08.2021 - Current

Safety and Security Officer

El Paso Live | ASM Global
08.2019 - 08.2021

Bark Brigade

El Paso Chihuahuas / Southwest University Park
04.2019 - 09.2019

Firefighter

West Valley Fire Department
02.2019 - Current

Visitor Information Specialist / Amigoman Mascot

Visit El Paso | ASM Global
10.2018 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Transmountain Early College HS

Associate of Arts - Basics

El Paso Community College
Michael James