Michaela Blair
Hamilton,MT
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. With wildland firefighting and fire dispatching experience, I can offer analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Hand
Tammany Vet Clinic
, MT
2007 - 2009
- Provided essential care for livestock including watering, feeding, and overall well-being.
- Contributed to a clean and sanitary environment by regularly attending to stall maintenance.
- Efficiently handled the loading and unloading of hay, grain, and supplements.
- Supported veterinarian by holding horses during health assessments and treatment procedures, as well as for farrier appointments.
- Examined animals to detect illnesses, injuries, or disease, as well as monitor both anticipated and undesirable physical changes.
- Assisted in breeding procedures for horses.
- Provided assistance during dental procedures like teeth floatings as well as surgical interventions such as c-sections and castrations.
Front Desk
Iron Horse Athletic Club
Hamilton, MT
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Cultivated professional relationships with guests through active response and dedicated assistance, improving customer retention.
- Explained and pointed out details to patrons, including gym equipment, classes, and membership specials.
- Coordinated front desk operations and diligently helped all in-person visitors and callers with knowledgeable assistance.
- Delivered key administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during peak times.
- Reviewed safety, health, and sanitation processes throughout all areas and enforced rules to promote safety.
- Handled payment processing duties and provided customers with receipts, proper bills, and change.
- Warmly greeted incoming guests, providing information regarding policies and amenities.
- Balanced accounts and conducted nightly audits to keep bookkeeping current.
Clothing Associate
Murdoch's Ranch And Home Supply
Hamilton, MT
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Followed company standards for merchandise presentation and planograms of best apparel and displays.
- Ticketed items with pricing and markdowns, and restocked sales floor according to merchandising plan.
- Performed stock processing by filling and stocking floor racks, and backstock racks.
- Facilitated positive guest experiences by promptly locating desired items for customers.
- Recovered clothing items from fitting rooms and returned to specified department areas.
- Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Operating Partner
Flat Rock Contracting LLC (Wildland Fire)
Hamilton, MT
07.2014 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Conducted research using various media sources to obtain relevant data for staff requirements.
- Verified operation of equipment by identifying preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs and/or inventory check.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets for payroll processing.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships, and ongoing communication with potential job candidates.
Owner
Lost Horse Mercantile LLC
Hamilton, MT
2018 - 2022
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule, and conformance to contract specifications.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
- Leveraged social media, including Facebook, to expand market reach and facilitate sales agent recruitment.
- Maintained records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
Wildland Firefighter
Flat Rock Contracting LLC (Wildland Fire)
Hamilton, MT
2021 - Current
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fire line construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
- Established water supplies, established hose lay, and directed water onto fires.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- I evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures, as well as initiating point protection.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Operated pump engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for the most efficient operation.
AD Initial Attack Dispatcher (trainee)
Bitterroot National Forest
Hamilton, MT
05.2024 - Current
- Verified caller information, evaluated the situation, and provided instructions as needed.
- Acted as a liaison between agency and contractors
- Communicated effectively with other public safety departments such as police or EMS.
- Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication with fire units in the field.
- Maintained records of all calls received, including type of call, location, response time.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into computer systems used for tracking incidents.
- Actively monitored weather conditions that could affect emergency responses.
- Provided guidance to fire personnel responding to incidents via radio or telephone.
- Tracked daily activities of fire personnel utilizing WILDCAD.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Coordinated resources between multiple agencies during multi-agency responses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
Corvallis, MT06-2012
University of Illinois
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
FEMA
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
Timeline
AD Initial Attack Dispatcher (trainee)
Bitterroot National Forest
05.2024 - Current
Clothing Associate
Murdoch's Ranch And Home Supply
08.2014 - 11.2014
Operating Partner
Flat Rock Contracting LLC (Wildland Fire)
07.2014 - Current
Front Desk
Iron Horse Athletic Club
07.2012 - 09.2014
Barn Hand
Tammany Vet Clinic
2007 - 2009
Owner
Lost Horse Mercantile LLC
2018 - 2022
Wildland Firefighter
Flat Rock Contracting LLC (Wildland Fire)
2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
University of Illinois
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
FEMA
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