Michael Silvestri

• Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability for irrigation business for approximately 37 years. Oversaw every aspect of starting and maintaining business during this time frame producing more than 10 million dollars in gross sales and employing as many as 8 employees at any given time.
• Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
• Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
• Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
• Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.

• Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
• Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
• Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
• Contained dangerous materials on site by building structures or walls to restrict access prior to removal processes.
• Located and removed radioactive materials, contaminated soil and fuel.
• Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Responded to Fire and EMS Emergencies, Hazmat Incidents, Confined Space, Vehicle Accidents and Technical Rescue Emergencies
• Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
• Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
• Carried hose bundle of approximately 100 pounds to upper floors of businesses, apartments and hotels during emergencies.
• Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.

* Graduated Western High School / Class of 1983

* Graduated Broward College / Associates Degree / 130+ Credit Hrs. / 1986

* Graduated and Obtained Certified Florida Emergency Medical Technician License 1986

* Graduated Broward Fire Academy Obtaining State of Florida Firefighter Certification 12/1986

* Kept All Certifications Current as Required to Maintain Employment by Broward County Fire.

* Participated in Several Thousands of Hrs in Additional Training to Firefighting Skills but More Importantly Increasing Knowledge in Hazardous Materials Post 911.

* Trained at Facilities Operated Under Homeland Security Requiring Screened Clearance and Vetting my Personal Background, Training and Integrity.

* Received Multiple Awards and Honors Individually and Hazmat Team Member.

* Obtained Specialty Plumbing Contractors License Dade and Broward Contractors Licensing Boards 1989

* Recertified Plumbing Contractors License Every 3 Years From 1989 to 2021