Mike Fansler
Lawton,OK
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a robust history in customer service and safety management, notably at Fort Sill Fire and Emergency Services. Excelled in roles requiring strong communication skills and Microsoft Office proficiency. Demonstrated expertise in identifying safety issues and conducting preventive maintenance, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing client satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Petsense
Lawton, OK
08.2024 - 11.2024
- I previously worked at Petsense, where I was a dedicated team member responsible for providing excellent customer service, assisting with product selection, and ensuring smooth store operations. Unfortunately, the business closed its doors, and, as a result, I am no longer employed there. During my time at Petsense, I gained valuable experience in retail, customer service, and pet care, all of which I will continue to apply in my professional journey.
Family Care
Stay At Home Personal Care
Lawton, OK
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided personalized care and support to family members with physical, mental, or emotional impairments.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Created a safe environment for the family member by monitoring their condition and safety.
- Monitored the health and well-being of a family member and reported significant health changes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Delivery Driver
Napa Auto Parts
Durango, CO
11.2022 - 08.2023
- I was responsible for transporting automotive parts and other goods to businesses
- Duties included inventorying parts before starting morning deliveries, loading parts, using navigation tools to arrive at the right address and confirm delivery to the correct address
RV Travel
Durango, CO
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Took time off to travel with the wife
Unemployed
Durango, CO
07.2021 - 11.2022
Kennel Assistant
Pet Resort
Durango, CO
03.2022 - 09.2022
- As a Kennel Assistant, I was responsible for the daily care and well-being of animals in a kennel facility
- My primary duties included feeding, exercising, and monitoring the health of the animals
- Also, maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kennel areas, assisted with record-keeping, and provided excellent customer service to pet owners
Salesclerk
Upper Eastside Liquors
Durango, CO
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide excellent customer service in a helpful and courteous manner
- Assist customers with product selection and verifying prices
- Operate computerized point of sales system
- Receiving and re-stocking of inventory
- Responsible for close of business duties
Truck Driver, Over the Road
Prime Inc
Springfield, MO
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Transported finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance
- Planned routes to meet delivery schedules
- Complied with D.O.T
- Rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures
- Reported any defects, accidents, or violations
Administrator, Owner
Angel Cove Senior Care & Retirement Center
Norman, OK
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Managed, outlined, and coordinated services geared toward senior adults who required assistance with eating, bathing, taking medication and other basic functions
- Supervised staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as required daily
Captain/Lead Firefighter- Retired
Fort Sill Fire and Emergency Services
Fort Sill, OK
09.2010 - 12.2012
- As a Captain/Lead Firefighter I was responsible for daily operations of the assigned Fire Station
- Daily plans and activities were coordinated to meet mission requirements
- Current SOP's, SOG's and other guidelines, administered by the Fire Chief, were utilized in my decision making
- Four to seven firefighters, as crew members, were assigned to major firefighting apparatuses for firefighting and rescue operations
- I assured the crew was informed of their daily duties and assigned crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities
Fire Inspector
Fort Sill Fire and Emergency Services
Fort Sill, OK
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Having served as a Fire Inspector assigned to Fort Sill Fire and Emergency Services, I provided Fire Prevention and Fire Inspections for installation organizations, facilities, and civilian and military personnel
- I performed various types of inspections on diverse types of operations, which require special knowledge to assure fire prevention practices are in accordance's with local and federal requirements and current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines outlined in the NFPA handbook
- As a Fire Inspector, I planned and coordinated fire drills and inspections, on an annual basis or by special request
- I maintained current Federal and Local ordinances and building codes which were applied to all inspections performed
- Construction plans were reviewed to assure all life safety equipment was installed properly and met current codes and requirements
- Attended pre-construction plans review meetings to assure all life safety codes were identified and in place
- Worked with civilian contractors and military personnel daily
- Inspections and performance tests were performed on fire protection systems installed throughout the military installation
- All deficiencies identified were reported and a work order was turned in to mediate any repairs which were required
- Assured fire and life safety devices were in proper working order, unobstructed and met current requirements
- Fire Safety classes were given on an annual basis to various military units, contractors, and civilians throughout Fort Sill
- I developed and administered a curriculum with lectures and PowerPoint slides to be used for teaching
- I assisted on an annual basis, during Fire Prevention Week, administering Fire Prevention and Life Safety classes to all schools on Fort Sill
- I assisted in the installation of the fire department’s dispatching system EMBERS
- Served as the EMBERS manager for technical assistance associated with the EMBERS program in the Fire Prevention Department
- I was notified of updates from PSSI (EMBERS Developers) and administered updates to all computers within the Fort Sill Fire Department to keep them current and to fix any issues which have been identified
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- Customer Service
- Strong Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office – Word
- Microsoft Office – Excel
- Microsoft Office – PowerPoint
- Identifying Safety Issues
- Inventory and Restocking
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- Fire Arson Investigator
- Fire Inspector III
- Fire Inspector II
- Fire Inspector I
- Fire Officer III
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor II
- Fire Instructor I
- NIMS ICS 800
- NIMS ICS 700
- NIMS ICS 400
- NIMS ICS 300
- NIMS ICS 200
- NIMS ICS 100
- HazMat Incident Command Station (ICS)
- HazMat Technician
- HazMat Operations
- HazMat Awareness
- Confine Space Rescue Technician
- Emergency Vehicle Training Course
- Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician
- Vehicle Extrication
- Fire Fighter II
- Fire Fighter I
Military Service
US Army, United States, E-4, 10/01/91, 06/01/98, Honorable
Timeline
Team Member
Petsense
08.2024 - 11.2024
Family Care
Stay At Home Personal Care
09.2023 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver
Napa Auto Parts
11.2022 - 08.2023
RV Travel
09.2022 - 11.2022
Kennel Assistant
Pet Resort
03.2022 - 09.2022
Unemployed
07.2021 - 11.2022
Salesclerk
Upper Eastside Liquors
06.2019 - 06.2021
Truck Driver, Over the Road
Prime Inc
10.2016 - 05.2019
Administrator, Owner
Angel Cove Senior Care & Retirement Center
06.2012 - 09.2016
Captain/Lead Firefighter- Retired
Fort Sill Fire and Emergency Services
09.2010 - 12.2012
Fire Inspector
Fort Sill Fire and Emergency Services
03.2009 - 09.2010
High school or equivalent -
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